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Dear Friends of Crystal Theatre,
As we approach the end of another year and reflect on the past “Gem of a Season,” the board of directors wishes to thank you for your patronage. We also thank our volunteers who served in various capacities at every performance. We are grateful for a community that appreciates and supports having a historical performing arts center in their midst.
In 2025, the Gem Season package included eight concerts, accessible by Flex-Passes or individual ticket purchases. The Legend series, featuring the Ozark Mountain Daredevils in their final tour, was only a few seats shy from selling out and a second reserved-seating Premium Performance, The Verve Pipe, attracted an audience of nearly 400. The theatre once again funded a six-day student workshop for 40 area youth under the direction of Missoula Children’s Theatre and welcomed additional special performances: Pine Mountain Music Festival, Beethoven & Banjos, & the West End Players.
Although no major building projects needed to be addressed during the year, patrons felt safer walking on the reconstructed concrete steps with handrails at the theatre’s entrance.
As a non-profit organization, Crystal Theatre’s mission is “to promote the performing and visual arts with financially viable performances while preserving the historic Crystal Theatre.” Ticket sales only cover about 40% of the cost of bringing live entertainment to our stage. Artist fees for the 2026 season have already increased by 20%.
We apply for grants whenever possible, but few arts and culture grants are currently available. We are thankful for the dedication of Wilma Kallies who secured significant funds as a grant writer for the theatre during her 17-year tenure as a board member and board president.
As you share year-end gifts to organizations you choose to support, please consider a tax-deductible gift to Crystal Theatre. You may donate online at thecrystaltheatre.org, send contributions to P.O. Box 275, or drop gifts off in person at Stage Left. If you have investments that require a minimum distribution (RMD) per year, please consider making a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) to Crystal Theatre. Seek your financial
advisor’s assistance to accomplish this type of giving.
With your help, we can preserve the two buildings housing Crystal Theatre and Stage Left and continue enjoying live entertainment in a safe environment! Thanking you in advance for your generosity.
Crystal Theatre Board of Directors and Kristin Underhill, Managing Director