Rialto Rising

The Historic Rialto Theater is rising to its former glory, thanks to your generous donations and the hard work of the dedicated F.A.C.T. organization.

The Stairway to the (Future) Dressing Area is Done – December 2020

Before we could use the area under the stage for a dressing area, we needed new, safe stairs. Thanks to the tireless efforts of Larry Baker (with some help of the Board and volunteers) and your generous donations, we now have those stairs completed !!

Stairs before rebuild
Stairs- work in progress
Stairs- work in progress

Stairs- work in progress
Stairs- work in progress
Stairs- work in progress

Stairs- work in progress
Stairs- work in progress
Stairs- work in progress

The Carpet is Installed – September 2020

The tireless efforts of Larry Baker (with some help of the Board and volunteers) have brought this project to completion!!
The FACT Board of Directors is happy to show off our latest renovation!!

New carpet in lobby
New carpet in lobby/aisle
New Carpet in hallway

The Floors Are Finished – September 2020

We made good use of the Covid downtime to get the floor refinished!

Floor refinishing at the Rialto Theater in Florence
More floor pics at the Rialto in Florence

Concession Area In Use

Concession area in use
Concession area in use

Concession Area Make-Over
April 2018

Rialto concession area before renovation
Rialto concession area during renovation 2018

Rialto concession area during renovation 2018
Rialto concession area before renovation

Rialto concession area during renovation 2018
Rialto concession area during renovation 2018

Concession Area Complete

Images of the main concession area before, during, and after renovation.

Concession Area In Use

Concession area in use
Concession area in use

Concession Area Make-Over
April 2018

Rialto concession area before renovation
Rialto concession area during renovation 2018

Rialto concession area during renovation 2018
Rialto concession area before renovation

Rialto concession area during renovation 2018
Rialto concession area during renovation 2018

Concession Area Complete

Images of the main concession area before, during, and after renovation.

Images of the public access side of the concession area before, during, and after renovation.

New Box Office is Complete
March 2018

New Box Office being constructed
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New Box Office with brickwork finished

Entryway Gets a Face Lift
July 2017

Entryway torn up

Rialto entryway getting a face lift just in time for the private wedding on August 5!

New downspout install in entryway

Before the new concrete entryway is poured, board member, Larry Baker, installed a new down spout and drain from the marquee so water will now drain directly under the sidewalk to the curb!

New Box Office is Complete
March 2018

Rialto Box Office is Complete
New Box Office Complete Mar 2018

New Box Office being constructed
New Box Office with brickwork finished

Entryway Gets a Face Lift
July 2017

Entryway torn up

Rialto entryway getting a face lift just in time for the private wedding on August 5!

New downspout install in entryway

Before the new concrete entryway is poured, board member, Larry Baker, installed a new down spout and drain from the marquee so water will now drain directly under the sidewalk to the curb!

west side entry work

Work on The West Side
April 2017

West side entry work

west side entry work

Work on The West Side
April 2017

West side entry work

west side entry work
west side entry work

Another step forward as the west side fire exit doors and outside ADA ramp, railing and drain project and as well as the rear fire exit door are now installed and completed.
A major project in the process of gaining our Certificate of Occupancy.

Work on The West Side
Feb. 28 and March 1, 2017

tank install

drainage tank install

Work continues today and major progress being made on the drainage tank and excavation work on the west side of the facility. (March 1, 2017)

drainage tank install

Work begins on the west side fire exit doors, ramp excavation and drainage. (Feb. 28, 2017)

Masonry Magic
Feb. 15, 2017

Bricks Before and After

Before and After Photos of the outside west wall. Three layers of bricks fully restored!

Downspout and Collector Addition
Feb. 6, 2017

A 50′ downspout and collector were installed on the rear wall of the Rialto to assist with proper drainage from the fly roof.

Fly Tower Fix
Jan. 31, 2017

fly tower fix
fly tower fix

All Masonry Services, Inc. employees from Florence take advantage of the warm weather and begin the extensive masonry renovation efforts on the outside of the Rialto Theater’s 50′ fly tower.

“Let There Be Light”
Jan. 2017

Rialto Lights
Rialto Lights 2

 

Rialto Lights 3
Ceiling lights in the Rialto Theater

And now we have lights in the dropped ceiling…so bright it looks like Las Vegas at 3am! More ceiling tiles and lights installed last night and this week – Gettin’ ready for “Tomatoes”.  A special thanks to the Projects team and the subcontractors for pulling out all of the stops to make this happen over the holidays!

Ceiling in the Rialto Theater
Frame work for drop ceiling

Adding the frame work for the new drop ceiling is the #1 priority this week. It will create a new visual and audible appeal to the auditorium just in time for opening night of “It’s a Bad Year for Tomatoes” on January 20. Get your opening night reception tickets now for $35 which includes a reception, preferred seating, 2 free drink tickets and a post performance cast meet and greet! (Dec. 30, 2016)

“I never knew I could be in love with a ceiling, but I can’t get over how beautiful it is and how wonderful it is to see the Rialto Theater being handled with such loving care!” said Tonya Tingey after attending the “A Bad Year for Tomatoes” production.

Rialto in Neon
Dec. 23, 2016

Rialto Theather Marquee in Neon Lights

Rialto Rising! The marquee is fully lit and can be seen from several blocks away. Thanks to Big Dog Signs! This is the first of a number of projects that will change the face and interior of “The Lady”! Stay tuned for more information on the first theatrical production on stage in many years on Jan 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29 followed by the State of City address on Saturday, Feb 4!

Bathroom Stalls
Dec. 12, 2017

Before and after in the main level men’s room bathroom.

Bathroom Stalls Delivered
Nov. 2016

Bathroom stalls for the Rialto Theater delivered

“Wood” You Like to See What We’ve Been Up To?
Aug. 2016

New Stage at the Rialto Theater
New Stage at the Rialto Theater
New Stage at the Rialto Theater

New stage construction.

New stairs at Rialto Theater
New wheelchair ramp at the Rialto Theater
New steps at the Rialto Theater.

New ADA ramp construction.

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“Sprucing Up the Place!” – Summer 2016

housekeeping

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“Stage Right”
Construction pictures as of May 3, 2016:

Stage 900mp
Electric box under stage
stage side 1

Starting stage reconstruction.

stage side 2
stage side 3

“Taking Care of Bizness!!” – Fall 2015

bathroom

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Renovation Fund


Support the Rialto Through: City Market Rewards

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Redeem your card at City Market.  Register the Rialto for rewards program under F.A.C.T.