The City of Guadalupe is proud to announce the launch of the Royal Theatre

Capital Campaign, a region-wide effort to secure the remaining funding needed to complete the

restoration of the historic Royal Theatre and its transformation into a community performing arts

center.

Along with the campaign launch, the City is releasing its May 2026 Royal Theatre Status Report,

providing residents, supporters, donors, and community partners with a comprehensive update on

the progress made to date and the work that remains ahead, which has been attached.

Originally opened in 1940, the Royal Theatre served for decades as a cultural and entertainment

hub for Guadalupe and the surrounding communities. After being closed and red-tagged for many

years, the theatre is now undergoing a significant restoration and expansion project that will

preserve its historic character while creating a modern community focused performing arts center

for future generations.

The project includes restoration of the historic theatre auditorium, construction of classrooms, a

public plaza, an outdoor amphitheater, a commercial kitchen, a green room for performer and

other community-serving spaces designed to support performances, education, cultural

programming, and community events.

The Status Report details the substantial progress already achieved, including successful grant

awards, historic preservation efforts, project approvals, fundraising accomplishments, and the

commencement of construction activities. While these accomplishments have moved the project

forward significantly, funding gaps remain for several key project elements necessary to fully

realize the vision for the Royal Theatre Performing Arts Center.

"The Royal Theatre belongs to the community," said Tom Brandeberry, managing the Capital

Campaign. "We have made tremendous progress thanks to the support of grant agencies,

foundations, elected officials, community organizations, and individual donors. The Capital

Campaign represents the next step in bringing this vision to completion and creating a lasting

community asset for generations to come."

The City is seeking support from individuals, families, businesses, foundations, philanthropic

organizations, and corporate partners who are committed to historic preservation, arts education,

economic development, and community revitalization. The City is in the process of creating

several opportunities for donors to be recognized, including a donor board, plaques, and naming

rights, while keeping the Royal Theatre name intact.

Mayor Ariston Julian emphasized the broader impact of the project.

"The Royal Theatre is more than a building," said Mayor Julian. "It represents

Guadalupe's history, culture, and future. Completing this project will create

opportunities for education, entertainment, tourism, economic development,

and community gathering for decades to come."

The City encourages community members and potential supporters to review the May 2026 Status

Report to learn more about the project's accomplishments, remaining needs, and opportunities to

participate in the Capital Campaign.

For information regarding donations, naming opportunities, sponsorships, or partnership

opportunities, please contact:

Tom Brandeberry

Project Manager / Capital Campaign Coordinator

Royal Theatre Project

City of Guadalupe

916-281-7638

brandeberrytom@gmail.com

About the Royal Theatre Project

The Royal Theatre Project is the restoration and adaptive reuse of the historic Royal Theatre in

Guadalupe, California. Once completed, the facility will serve as a community-based performing

arts center supporting films, live performances, educational programming, cultural events, youth

activities, and community gatherings while preserving one of the region's most important historic

landmarks.