Saturday, September 7, 2024

THE CHANCE THEATER (POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK): PARTNERS WITH EMPIRE TRAINING CENTER FOR THE ARTS

 

 

 

 While undergoing renovations with new ownership,THE CHANCE THEATER (POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK):is partnering with EMPIRE TRAINING CENTER FOR THE ARTS. 

 FRANK PALLETT, owner of THE CHANCE COMPLEX in Poughkeepsie, New York passed away three years ago today (8/11/2012) at 51. No cause of death has been given.

 

 FRANK PALLETT has owned THE CHANCE since 1994 as has supported local and regional bands giving them gigs with national acts and package bills as support. 

Simply put, without FRANK PALLETT and the CHANCE COMPLEX, there would be no music scene in the Hudson Valley area.  

THE CHANCE has booked many indie and major national and international acts including DAVID BOWIE, BOB DYLAN, OZZY OSBOURNE, TYPE O NEGATIVE, GWAR and many more bands

 Legendary music venue/club THE CHANCE THEATER (Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S.A.) is  has been SOLD to CHAI DEVELOPERS in AUGUST. . . 

The new owners will renovate THE CHANCE THEATER and are keeping it as an entertainment space.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM THE CHANCE THEATER (POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK):  

Here's a Sneak Peek at what is going on at The Loft at The Chance Theater..Best part about it...They will be using The Chance Theater as their very own INTERACTIVE CLASSROOM! We are looking forward to what these young professionals will bring to the FUTURE SHOWS at The Chance Theater post renovation.
EMPIRE TRAINING CENTER FOR THE ARTS www.empirearts.org a new not-for-profit workforce development initiative, is set to transform the vocational training landscape of technical and administrative jobs in the performing arts. This innovative program will be housed at the historic Chance Theater in the City of Poughkeepsie and is designed specifically for adults seeking careers in the performing arts.
ETCA, co-founded by arts leaders and City of Poughkeepsie residents Trish Santini and Frank Butler, was developed in response to the urgent need for training opportunities for communities
that are historically underrepresented in the performing arts. The program will prepare a new generation of arts professionals for meaningful careers, contributing to a more equitable and
inclusive arts and culture sector. Additionally, it provides an accessible, high-quality education for adults seeking an alternative to traditional college degrees. The 10-month, 3-day-a-week
workforce program offers a comprehensive approach and curriculum: skills-based and experiential training, values-driven learning, industry relationship building, mental health habits,
cultural experiences, and employment placement.
 
 
 
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