GoFundMe campaign helps keep Orinda Theatre afloat during SIP

A GoFundMe campaign organized by Orinda Theatre operator Derek Zemrak to help offset fixed costs during the coronavirus pandemic raised over $11,000 in nearly four days. "The outpouring of donations is simply amazing," Zemrak wrote about the cam-paign. "It really shows how we all love our historic iconic theater."

The theatre first opened in 1941, but has been closed since March 16 due to the county's shelter-in-place order. While Zemrak said they have been doing wine, popcorn and Red Vine sales each Friday to help them through this difficult time, with the stay-at-home order extended until May 31, the sales drive was not enough to cover the theatre's fixed operating costs of $15,000 a month, such as rent, utilities, insurance, and equipment maintenance.

"Every donation is so very much appreciated," Zemrak wrote. "I look forward to the day that I can welcome you all back into the theatre."



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