Dormont Theater Fundraising Brings in Nearly $17,000

The Hollywood Theater's online fundraising campaign raised nearly $17,000. 

The fundraiser on indiegogo.com brought in $3,000 in the 48 hours before the deadline, according to the Tribune-Review.

Managing director Chad Hunter told the newspaper that 304 people donated online, averaging $55 per donation, which exceeded his expectations.

The theater also acquired more than 100 new members who get theater perks, such as discounted tickets and free concession items. 

The Dormont single-screen movie theater by fall to purchase a digital projection system. 

The next step in fundraising is to seek donations from corporations and foundations, according to the report.

A variety of fundraisers at the theater are also coming up. Click here for more information.