Busy, busy days are the norm on Times Boulevard right now!

Multiple subcontractors are working on different parts of the building at once. We have electricians stringing wire through the seemingly endless maze of conduits that branch out from our Electrical Room...

And our audiovisual experts are working with the Technical Booth's many, many wires and cables:

Meanwhile, flooring is starting to appear, too. While most of the first floor's floors will be concrete, the one big area that requires a bit more is the stage:

Before this composite flooring was laid down, the audiovisual crew also installed the hearing induction loop wiring that will eventually help folks with hearing aids to understand the actors with greater ease, since they'll be receiving the audio feed from the Technical Booth. The technology was donated by Houston's Center for Audiology, and we're so pleased to have it!

In the Patron Restrooms, tile is being set (and lighting fixtures are appearing, too, by the way!):

(above, the Women's Restroom; below, the Men's Restroom)

And the Backstage Restrooms are being prepped for tiling, too. This pile of subway tile (hey, that rhymes!) sitting in the Green Room will soon be adorning the walls in all of the restrooms.

Painting continues, as "first coats" are applied everywhere.

(above, the Concessions area and light lock; below, the West Lobby looking south)

(below, the Classroom/Rehearsal Room with the stage opening on the right)

Soon, the rolling door will be installed that will cover this opening most of the time.

The Technical Booth received the sliding windows that will allow our stage managers and designers to communicate more easily during load-in and tech.

Finally, the equipment for the solar array started to be delivered this week, so we'll soon see panels on the roof and on the south-facing side of the building. Next week, yet another crew will slice out a section of concrete and dig a hole in front of the building in the street to begin the process to tap the water main. Many parts of the building can't proceed (restrooms, fire sprinklers, etc) without running water. Luckily, the work will be done in the evenings and overnight, so traffic won't be too disrupted on narrow Times Boulevard.

Just a reminder: we're still raising money for the capital campaign, so please consider a donation to help us open this building without any debt. We have about $800,000 left to raise, and every single donation is important. Please tell your friends, family and work contacts that gifts to this campaign are really meaningful! If you happen to work at a larger company, you're often eligible for a matching gift that can enhance your philanthropy, so ask your Human Resources office for details. Many naming/sponsorship opportunities remain; visit MainStreetTheater.com for a list.

As always, thank you for being a part of this wonderful transformation of our MainStage building!