How to create buzz to save an art-deco theatre.?

Question

Trying to save an art-deco theatre. Any ideas how to create a buzz in front of the building. Not much time. Want to do something creative. That will get the public down there and show the support. We have lots of signatures we need visual support now. hoping someone can help us save this beautiful theatre with a marvelous idea!!!!!

Answer 1

what city are you located in? do you have a link to some pictures? knowing that could help us tailor our answers. good luck!!

added:

awesome space. have you contacted historical societies? does canada have, like the u.s., a national registry of historic places? what about writing to either directors/producers in hollywood or new york, or canada's film mecca (not sure where they're located) and asking for donations? you could also write to location scouts in new york, in case it's cheaper to film something there than in the states. that would give it some publicity, and revenue.

also try writing to film school and architecture departments - maybe those would have some more ideas, or examples of how other theaters were saved.

maybe you feel this compromises the space, but what about selling it to someone who doesn't want to use it as a theater? e.g. could it be a hotel, a bed and breakfast, an art gallery, a hip boutique, a salon, a restaurant? all of those would work nicely in such a space.

one more thought: the capitol theater, in arlington massachusetts, is old and survived. why not contact the owner, and a few other such people, and ask what advice they have?

finally, if you want to stage an event/fundraiser, what about some sort of film festival? establishing the theater as a niche -- e.g. every year, our community is the only one to show short documentaries, or canadian cartoons, or movies about food, or something.

it's a challenge, and i wish you success!!