Our Mission
The Castle Fund is dedicated to and striving for the preservation of the arts so that present and future generations may enjoy educational opportunities and community cultural events while celebrating the unique heritage of the Castle Auditorium.


Our Vision

Our successful campaign goal will permit the restoration of the Castle Auditorium to its former grandeur as a premier facility for the performing arts providing students and the community with an assembly and performance venue.


HAVE A SEAT
What once was old is new again! Thanks to a tremendous outpouring of support our community landmark, The Castle, is once again playing a significant role in the Hazleton Area School District. This majestic building, constructed in 1928, sat empty and neglected for nearly a decade. After extensive and costly renovations The Castle was rededicated in January of 2007 as Hazleton Area’s Intermediate School.
          
          

 Full restoration of this three story structure is still underway, and certainly the most exciting aspect is the renovation of the legendary auditorium. This large room, scene of so many significant events, has the potential not only of being an outstanding addition to the development of our students but it can also add to the cultural life of the entire Hazleton Area. As it has throughout its history, the auditorium can serve as a place to showcase all types of local and professional talent. In addition to hosting traditional student activities,
it can once again become the permanent home for a multitude of community‐focused programs.

            The cost of restoring the auditorium to its proper functionality far exceeds the funding available either from the Hazleton Area School District or from local and state governments. We also need to call upon the generosity of individuals, organizations and businesses in our area.

           And that is the reason the Have a Seat campaign was born. When you sponsor a seat, either for yourself or any other person you designate, you will be making a valuable contribution toward raising the monies needed to restore this community treasure to its former glory. All funding will flow through the Castle Fund and be administered through the Luzerne Foundation. It is important to note that all Have a Seat funds will be applied solely to the auditorium project

            Through the generous support of all civic‐minded individuals and groups The Castle Auditorium will once again serve to educate and entertain generations of area students and adults. This eighty year old structure will continue to serve as a monument to all those who invested in its rebirth.

            For your review, the Have a Seat sponsorship opportunities and pledge form is attached. Please accept our sincere thanks and appreciation as you consider becoming a part of this momentous and historic undertaking

Best regards,
Co‐Chairs: Francis Libonati, ’57, Rocco Mussoline, ’59, G. Robert Shanno, ‘59
Honorary Chairs:  Gil Degenhart, ‘47, Jean Gormley, ‘41, Joe Maddon, ’72, Dr. Stanley Yamulla, ‘37

 

          
          
 

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