Surflight Theater Swamped By Money Woes

The last few years have been more than tough for the historic Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven.

Theater officials were forced to declare bankruptcy in 2011. 2012 was even worse. There was a fire in one of the buildings. Then came Oct. 29, 2012. Superstorm Sandy flooded the 450-seat theater and the ice cream parlor, according to app.com

The Surflight reopened in April 2013, thanks to donations from the public and its own Board of Trustees. But it’s not enough to keep things going.

Theatre officials are trying to raise $600,000 for the Annual Appeal, so there will be a 2015 season.

“Every gift is important and appreciated, as it is only through our donors, subscribers, groups and ticket buyers that we are able to produce quality shows and continue to train aspiring talent for the world of the theatre,” a statement on the Surflight’s website states. We can’t do it without you!”

Donations can be made online at www.surflight.org or by calling or visiting the box office.

For more information, call 609-492-9477 or e-mail info@surflight.org.

The theatre is located at 201 Engleside Avenue
P.O. Box 1155
Beach Haven, NJ 08008

To read the story in the Asbury Park Press, click here:

http://www.app.com/story/news/local/ocean-county/2015/01/23/needed-save-beach-havens-surflight-theatre/22236441/