A Small Non-Profit Rebuilds
EDiS was recognized for their outstanding teamwork and leadership in overcoming several unique challenges to help restore the Everett Theatre after the ceiling collapsed in 2008. Work began in January 2009 on the 12,500 sq. ft., $240,000 project that involved both structural repairs and renovations. Repairs included new metal ceiling joists and reinforcement of the support under the balcony projector booth. While the ceiling was open, the Board decided to add sprinklers to the main house and balcony. Interior renovations included placing drywall and hat track over the original terra cotta brick, new drywall ceilings, painting – including decorative paint on the ceiling, new carpet, aisle lighting, refurbished seating, new lighting and repairs to existing lighting, and life safety upgrades to the emergency lighting and exit signage. EDiS was also able to help the Everett with all the details for the submission of their insurance claim.
The Everett Theatre is run by the all-volunteer group, A.C.T., Inc. The community rallied behind their fundraising efforts. Although the budget was tight and the timeline short, A.C.T. Chairman Jay Greene, who led the reconstruction committee, had considerable praise for the EDiS team, “Project Manager Kim Tiger and Senior Field Manager Bruce Braughton kept the contractors in line, helped me with all the decisions that needed to be made and documented the progress for us.” He added, “EDiS put their best people on the project and supported us as if we were their own community theatre.”
DCA’s award was presented at their Annual Meeting on October 28, 2009 and ABC DE’s award was presented at their Annual Meeting on November 19, 2009.
Pictured with the Delaware Contractor’s Association Award for the Everett Theatre Restoration Project are (l to r) EDiS Company Senior Field Manager Bruce Braughton, A.C.T. Building Committee Member Bob Hasson, EDiS Company Project Manager Kim Tiger, A.C.T. Board & Building Committee Member Larry Hirsh and A.C.T. Board Chair and Building Committee Chair Jay Greene.