HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority (HRHA) announced the community has raised nearly $8,000 in funds to support the continued operations of Court Square Theater.

According to a release, the theater needs a minimum of $60,000 per year to pay for operational expenses such as utilities, maintenance and upkeep, and insurance fees.

HRHA will host three community meetings in February 2026 to gather community input regarding the future direction of Court Square Theater.

Meeting dates and locations are as follows:
Thursday, February 5 6PM to 8PM
Saturday, February 7 2PM to 4PM

In person meetings will be held at Court Square Theater located at 41F Court Square and
Capital Ale House, 41-A Court Square Theater.

For the first 30 minutes of the in-person meetings, participants can walk through the theater and then
hear an introduction and welcome message before moving to the upstairs of Capital Ale House for
small group discussions.

A virtual meeting will be held on:
Monday, February 9 6PM to 8PM (attendees who sign up will receive a meeting link prior to meeting
date/time

“We are excited to hear from the community regarding their thoughts on the long-term vision
for Court Square Theater. The theater holds a special place in the hearts of many community
members, and we hope that we can find a sustainable solution to allow the theater to operate for
years to come,” said Michael Wong, Executive Director of HRHA.

Sign up here to attend a meeting: Court Square Theater Community Meeting Sign Up

Donations for Court Square Theater operations are still being accepted at Harrisonburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority – Section 8 Housing.