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Downtown Danville Inc., announces the award of an Interior Improvement Grant to Danville Light Opera.
Danville Light Opera was recently awarded $5000.00 of grant funding by Downtown Danville
Inc., to support the interior improvements of their building. DLO Musical Theatre began in
1956, making it the oldest musical theatre group in the area. Each year, this all-volunteer
community theatre presents three mainstage musical productions, as well as youth and teen
musicals every summer. The interior grant was used to improve electrical wiring in their space
and to make upgrades to their rehearsal space.
The DLO Musical Theatre’s “Backstage” location is at 141 N Walnut and is the organization’s
home for rehearsals, auditions, administration, set construction, and storage. DLO Musical
Theatre presents Godspell on April 18, 19 & 20, 2024 at 7:30pm and April 21, 2024, at 2:30pm
at the Danville Masonic Temple (109 W. North Street). DLO’s Summer Youth Shows are Finding
Nemo Jr. and Pippin. Details for all DLO productions can be found on their website:
https://www.dlomusicaltheatre.com/.
The Executive Director of Downtown Danville Inc., Annie Monyok, says that DLO Musical
Theatre is a deserving recipient of the grant. “DLO Musical Theatre is a volunteer led
organization that makes experiencing and participating in musical theatre accessible to our
community. Downtown Danville Inc. is thrilled to have the opportunity to support DLO.”
Monyok continues; “As Downtown is a growing hub for the arts, we’re pleased to see DLO
investing in their facility as they are a welcoming space and home to so many artists in our
community. We hope to only grow our support of the arts in Downtown Danville!”
The mission of Downtown Danville Inc. is to drive sustainable growth in the heart of our city by
championing downtown businesses, funding targeted grants, creating opportunities for
collaboration, and implementing initiatives that enhance the appeal and economic prosperity of
the vibrant Downtown Danville community. The Downtown Danville Inc. Grant Program assists
businesses within the Special Service Area of downtown with the maintenance, upkeep, and
expansion of their downtown businesses.
