Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Presents Giving Tuesday

Join the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation on Giving Tuesday, December 2 at 7 PM, for “Healing Waters to the Arts: The Story of the Spa Little Theater,” a virtual program by Carol Godette, local author, and Christopher Shiley, President of Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC). Carol describes the history of the Spa Little Theater, located in the heart of the Saratoga Spa State Park, as being “a 1,000-piece puzzle – intricate, layered, and only fully understood once all the pieces are assembled.” 

In 1935, the building opened as the auditorium for the Simon Baruch Research Institute, a mineral-water laboratory. The venue was used as a place to share findings from the Institute’s clinical study with physicians and the public. By 1946, the auditorium was regularly home to theatrical performances, under a variety of production company names. Carol Godette will share stories from three particularly memorable periods, including those who graced the stage of this historic theater over the years, and Christopher Shiley will share SPAC’s plans to restore and renew the space.

“Each year Carol brings a special place in Saratoga Springs to life. There is no doubt she will do the same this year! I hope people will enjoy learning about the Spa Little Theater and be inspired to contribute to support our mission,” said Executive Director Samantha Bosshart.

Giving Tuesday, the Global Day of Philanthropy following Thanksgiving, is an opportunity to connect, support, and invest in our communities. This virtual program will take place via Zoom for a suggested donation of $10 or more. To register, visit www.saratogapreservation.org or call (518) 587-5030. Everyone who pre-registers for this program will be emailed a Zoom link in advance and will receive a link to the recording.