Community Corner
Volunteers Move Aurora Items After Fire
A fire in downtown Lawrenceville in March destroyed a quarter million dollars worth of Aurora Theatre's props, sets and costumes. Volunteers moved what was able to be salvaged to a temporary storage area this week.
On Wednesday, Aurora Theatre volunteers hauled boxes and furniture and loaded them on to a truck. They were moving everything that had been spared following a fire in downtown Lawrenceville on March 4th.
The Lawrenceville theater had stored costumes, props and sets in a basement space on Crogan Street in the old Belk building. The fire resulted in smoke and water damage to an .
The stage sets and other items were stored temporarily in a basement space beneath Rock, Paper, Scissors. They would then be transported to another temporary storage site.
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Aurora Theatre is still in need of a permanent place to keep the items and funds so they may rebuild their collection. Supporters are asked to purchase season tickets or donate to the theater's annual fund.
You can find more information about buying a season ticket or making a donation on their website, www.auroratheatre.com. Donations may also be mailed to:
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Aurora Theatre
PO Box 2014
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Questions may be directed to the Aurora Box office at 678-226-6222.
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