Renovations in full swing at Strand, Capawock theaters

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The Capawock is undergoing renovations, and the deal was signed on the Strand. — Photo by Michael Cummo

The rejuvenation of spring is in full bloom at the Strand and Capawock theaters. Last Thursday, Martha’s Vineyard Theater Foundation (MVTF) Director Mark Snider announced he had signed a 20-year lease with the Hall family, owner of the Capawock theater in Vineyard Haven. With that out of the way, the lease for the Strand still had to be finalized.

On Wednesday morning, Mr. Snider told The Times that the lengthy lease negotiations for the Strand Theatre had finally concluded, and that he and Ben Hall Jr. had signed on the dotted line late Tuesday afternoon.
Work crews were already busy clearing out and cleaning the Capawock theater last week. This week the seating will be removed so new flooring can be installed. Work will begin on the Strand Theatre next week.
Mr. Snider said the MVTF has raised $765,000 of its $1 million goal.
“This has been a great team effort between the public and the theater foundation,” he said. “It’s wonderful to get so close to our [fundraising] goal, but we’re not there yet.” Mr. Snider stressed donations of any amount are welcome. Both theaters are still on track to open on May 29.
For more information, go to mvtheaterfoundation.org.