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Act 2: Behind the Scenes
Quarterly Donor Newsletter
May 2026 | Issue 4
A Note from Mary Kate & Ella:
We reached an exciting project milestone on May 14th when we celebrated the Topping Off of steel work at 1209 Hay Street! We were joined by 150 friends and stakeholders to sign the beam and celebrate this landmark moment in the life of the project.
“We are looking at 1,622 pieces of steel holding this vision together,” said Mary Kate during the ceremony. “You staked your name on this steel, and today, this steel is standing tall. This is where possibility lives. This is where we show the world that Fayetteville doesn’t just work hard – we dream big.”
We are so grateful to all the incredible donors, contractors, and vendors who have made this project possible – onwards and upwards!
Donor Spotlight: The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County
WHY THEY GAVE: “The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County believes the arts are essential civic infrastructure — strengthening education, economic vitality, tourism, and community connection across Cumberland County.
Cape Fear Regional Theatre has long been a cornerstone of our local cultural ecosystem. This expansion project is not simply an investment in a building; it is an investment in the future creative and economic vitality of our region.
The Arts Council’s Board of Trustees was proud to commit a total of $750,000 to CFRT’s capital campaign because projects like this help create a stronger, more connected community while driving visitation, downtown activity, and opportunity for future generations. Together with investments like ArtsXL and other cultural initiatives across the county, this project helps build a more vibrant and sustainable creative economy for Cumberland County.”
ANNOUNCING OUR FINAL MILLION DOLLAR MATCH!!
With $23.65MM raised we are THRILLED to announce THE FINAL MILLION DOLLAR MATCH! Thanks to generous support from The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County, The Junior League of Fayetteville, Larry & Julianne Bass, Betsy Hubbard, and Mary Flagg & Jim Haugh, this $1MM fund will DOUBLE new (or increased!) gifts of $10,000+ made to the campaign before September 1.
If you know anyone who is interested in the campaign or excited about the project, please send them our way! The time has never been better to join this project, get your name in the new building, and secure your invitation to the Grand Opening Party this winter!
You can always reach out to Ella with questions about your gift or about The Final Million Dollar Match at ewrenn@cfrt.org or (910) 323-4234 ext. 227.
CFRT’s five-show mainstage season and robust education and outreach programs serve over 62,000 audience members a year from all ages and varying socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds including over 22,000 students from around the region.
CFRT is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.
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