"It really doesn't look like the same old place." This was overheard one evening recently at the Amador Theater. And it certainly is true.

With Phases I and II of the renovation project complete and Phase III about to get underway, productions at the Amador Theater are looking better all the time.

Since the renovation project began, a new roof is in place, four windows were walled over to improve heating and lighting efficiency and enhance acoustics, and an air conditioning system was installed.

With the completion of Phase II, the following work has been finished: a new reflective ceiling to enhance acoustics; completed decoration of the interior including painting and refinishing the floors; replacing the 641 theater seats; constructing a new sound and light booth downstairs; completing major electrical work; and putting in two more banks of theater lights.

Additionally, the City of Pleasanton will install new plumbing and fencing, the Rotarians will provide materials and labor to paint and refurbish the interior, and a new burgundy stage curtain will be unveiled on February 10.

The final phase of work is targeted for completion by the end of the year. This will include the addition of a lobby area, box office, restrooms and refreshment stand. Much needed storage areas will be created by enclosing the side arched walkwavs and landscaping will be donated by Pacific Nurseries.

The completely renovated Amador Theater will serve the community at an estimated projected usage of 25,000 per year. Programs of the Pleasanton Playhouse, Valley Chorale Society, Livermore-Amador Symphony and the Pleasanton Band will all take place there.

Amador High will have priority use of the facility for 60 days of the year for their drama productions, concerts, musicals and open houses.

The scope of the work is impressive and the partial results are already being enjoyed by many. The following major donors deserve the recognition and thanks of the community.

• Robert Wood: carved & donated CHAIRioteer headpiece and donor recognition plaque

• Nancy and Bob Kinney: auctioneered "Labor of Love" fundraiser

• Tri-Valley Community Fund, Jim Krause: $2000 grant

• Kathy and George Kallis: co-chairs, "Labor or Love" fundraiser

• Walt Wood: CHAIRioteer drive for theater seats chairman

• Air Systems, John Davis: replaced vents at cost

• Reynolds & Brown, Tom Terrill: Phase II fund-raising coordinator; donated ceiling materials and installation

• Prudential, Roger Gage: donated cost of food for "Labor or Love" fundraiser

• Frank Electric, Joe Eggers & Dave MacDonald: booth and electrical work done at cost

• Gene's Flooring & Interiors, Gene Finch: donated installation and padding for carpeting

• AT&T, April Treece & Renee Mona: $l0,000 donation, hosted matching grant fundraiser

• Mervyn's, Sandra Salyer & Jim Daugherty: $15,000 donation

• Mag-Tech, Reid Brown & Merrill Fisher: construction at cost

• Callahan-Pentz, Joe Callahan: 1st major Phase I contributor, hosted CHAIRioteer fundraiser

• Elson Viveiros Painting Co.: interior painting at cost

• Stoneson Development Corp., A. F. Schumacher: major donation to theater seating

• Stoneridge Mall, Robert Eyock & Larry Beermann: use of mall for Holiday Reflections fundraiser

• Clorox, Ruth Schlemmer & Doug Bosma: donated stage curtains and backdrop

• Viacom Cablevision, Michal Dittrich: hosted "Labor of Love" dance in new business park facility

• Trammel Crow, Nola Thorne & Peter Schnugg: donated cost or interior carpeting

• Sturgess, Ness, Brunsell & Sperry, Robert Brunsell: major donation to theater seating

• San Francisco Foundation, John Kreidler: major donation for ceiling & electrical work

• Pedro’s, Karen Pappas: donated restaurant and food for "King and I" fundraising opening night

• Stone & Youngbert: major donation to theater seating

• Stoneridge Corporate Center I, John Mozart: major donation to theater seating

• Pleasanton Playhouse, Renee & Bob Lewis: donation plus proceeds from ''King and I" gala

• Ambiance, Kathy Jacobus: donated expertise for interior design

• Pleasanton Rotary, Dr. Ray Serafin & William Lenson: project to renovate dressing rooms

• Finer Floor Coverings, Hal Gregerson: labor and materials for floor refinishing and rebuilding steps in balcony

• Meyer Properties, Carter Crew: donated funds for electrical cabling

• Koll Co., Rich Pogue: funds for cost of painting interior

• Mike Goldsworthy, Architect: donated architectural services

To see a reproduction of the original article and edition of Pleasanton Pathways, visit: February 10, 1986 Pathways.