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SPAC Announces Seat Campaign for Historic Spa Little Theater Renovation

The Community is invited to leave lasting legacy by naming a seat in the newly renovated theater, slated to reopen in December 2026.

Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) today announced the launch of a Seat Campaign for the historic Spa Little Theater, offering community members a unique opportunity to become part of the theater’s next chapter by dedicating a seat in the newly renovated venue.

As renovation work continues in the theater, supporters may honor a loved one, celebrate a family legacy, recognize a business, or commemorate a meaningful connection to SPAC with a personalized seat plaque. The campaign offers a tangible and accessible way for individuals to participate in SPAC’s 60th Anniversary Four Seasons Campaign and help bring the transformed theater to life ahead of its anticipated reopening in December 2026.

“In 1966, members of the Saratoga community came together to build SPAC. Sixty years later, that same spirit of generosity continues through the remarkable public and private support that is making the Spa Little Theater renovation possible,” says Elizabeth Sobol, Chief Executive Officer of Saratoga Performing Arts Center. “We are thrilled to invite our community to participate in this historic project by dedicating a seat in the new theater – a lasting tribute that will help ensure this treasured venue serves artists, audiences and future generations for decades to come.”

SPAC is currently undertaking a $12 million renovation of the historic Spa Little Theater, in partnership with New York State Parks. The project marks the first major renovation of the 500-seat venue since its construction in 1935. Designed to preserve the theater’s historic character and celebrated acoustics while improving accessibility, comfort, and functionality, the renovation will transform the venue into a vibrant year-round home for artistic performances, educational programming, community events and engagement.

Upon reopening, the renovated Spa Little Theater will strengthen SPAC’s role as a year-round cultural destination and further enhance Saratoga Springs’ growing reputation as a premier eco-cultural tourism destination. The project serves as a cornerstone of SPAC’s Four Seasons Campaign and a fitting capstone to the organization’s 60th anniversary celebration.

Seat dedications are available at levels of $1,000 and $2,500 and will remain in place for a minimum of 25 years. All proceeds will support the Spa Little Theater renovation and SPAC’s Four Seasons Campaign. To learn more or reserve a seat, visit spac.org or contact [email protected].

SPAC’s 60th anniversary is being celebrated throughout 2026 with a series of special performances, events, and initiatives that honor its legacy as a home for world-class artists while highlighting its continued evolution as a year-round cultural destination. The historic renovation of Spa Little Theater is among the signature projects of the anniversary year. To learn more, visit spac.org and follow Saratoga Performing Arts Center on social media.