What is the Sebastiani Theatre Foundation?
A 501(c)3 tax-exempt nonprofit corporation launched on the Sebastiani Theatre’s 75th anniversary, April 7, 2009, to raise money to preserve, enhance and maintain the Sebastiani Theatre for community entertainment and education for current and future generations. How will the Sebastiani Theatre Foundation use my donation? Donations will fund building improvements and repairs, including the installation of a modern, energy efficient heating and air conditioning system. The Sebastiani Theatre currently has no air conditioning, which hinders its ability to hold live performances in the summer. Who owns the Sebastiani Theatre? Since 1986 the theatre building has been owned by an Oakland-based investment group, which purchased it from a member of the Sebastiani family. Roger Rhoten operates the theatre business, providing movies, a variety of live entertainment and, with his family, the Rhoten Productions day camps for children and youth. Who is the leaseholder of the Sebastiani Theatre? The
