Stewart’s Shops To Match Up To $10,000 In Donations For Saratoga Children’s Theatre

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Children’s Theatre (www.saratogachildrenstheatre.org) has announced that Stewart’s Shops has signed on to match individual donations up to $10,000, as SCT strives toward its goal of $23,000 to install air conditioning in the Nemer Black Box Theater at its Maple Avenue location.

“We are beyond grateful for the generosity and dedication to the arts that Stewart’s Shops has shown in their commitment to match donations made to SCT for the air conditioning install,” said Leigh Berenis, acting executive director, in a press release. “We moved into this space more than three years ago and have performed summer camps here ever since, where our loyal patrons brave the summer heat to cheer on our young performers. Installing this new AC system will not only dramatically improve the experience for our audience, it will for our staff and actors, as well.”

To date, SCT has raised $2,200 for the AC system installation, which brings the total to $4,400 with the Stewart’s Shops match, according to the release. The match program runs through the end of this year. Donations can be made by visiting SCT’s website.

Saratoga Children’s Theatre – 501c3 non-profit – started in 2008 to provide the youth of the greater Saratoga Region with an arts education program that fostered a love of theater and performance.

In November, SCT will perform ‘The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical.’ Show times on Nov. 10, 11, 12, 17 and 18, as well as ticket purchase information can be found on SCT’s website under shows. SCT will also perform an Ugly Sweater Cabaret on Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. and a Shakespeare Scene Festival on Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. The summer camp schedule for 2024 will also be available in early January.