Rachel Dahl
It’s not every day a road trip helps preserve a piece of history, but that’s exactly what happened this past weekend when volunteers and board members from The Fallon Theatre hit the highway for Mesquite, Nevada. Their mission: to rescue 260 gently used theater seats from a venue that had recently closed its doors.
Instead of letting those seats go to waste, the group gave them a second life in Fallon. Thanks to a caravan of trucks, trailers, and determined volunteers, all 260 seats are now safely home and ready to take center stage in the historic downtown theater.
The project, affectionately dubbed the “Seat Rescue Mission,” is part of The Fallon Theatre’s ongoing effort to preserve its 1920s-era building while improving the experience for audiences.
“We’re so grateful for this amazing community,” board member Glen Perazzo said in a post. “Our volunteers and board members gave up their weekend, drove hundreds of miles, disassembled, loaded, and unloaded every single seat. Their hard work and heart are what keep this theater thriving.”
With the new seating now on site, preparations are underway to install them in the upper theater, one of several ongoing upgrades planned to enhance comfort and continue the theater’s revitalization efforts.
The Fallon Theatre team said they’ll be sharing progress updates and inviting the community to celebrate once the installation is complete.
“We can’t wait for you to see the upgrades in person,” Perazzo said. “These rescued seats are ready for their next act.”
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