Feb 22, 2019 -

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Press Release Issued by City of Peekskill
2/21/2019

Paramount Theater Continues to Operate as the City of Peekskill Seeks New Management Partners

Peekskill, N.Y. (February 21, 2019) – The City of Peekskill announced today that it is seeking
a new operations team to operate the City-owned Paramount Theater as the current theater
management relocates out of state. The Common Council plans to authorize the issuance of a
Request for Proposal (RFP) at its Council meeting on Monday, February 25 to ensure the
continued success of this vibrant theater.

The Paramount has been operated since 2013 by Red House Entertainment, which approached
the City to advise of its interest in bringing in additional partners to assist in augmenting
programming and the theater’s community engagement.

“The last five years have been amazing as we watched the Paramount grow in both the quality
of acts and audience attendance,” said Kurt Heitmann, CEO of Red House Entertainment. “It’s a
beautiful theater vital to Peekskill and the Hudson Valley. With the relocation of some key
players on our team, it’s time to attract key partners to help continue the growth and success of
the theater. The resident non-profit Paramount Hudson Valley Arts will oversee the amazing
roster of shows and community events that we have in place and are committed to a seamless
transition as new partnerships are explored. We encourage everyone to continue to support this
amazing theater.”

“We are grateful to Red House Entertainment for its commitment to the theater, and anticipate a
smooth transition so shows and community events may continue uninterrupted. Our top priority
is to ensure the theater remain open and continue to thrive during the entire process,” stated
Peekskill Mayor Andre Rainey.
“The City is deeply committed to the continuing success of the Paramount Theater and will seek
the most qualified management team to ensure the theater’s bright future,” said City Manager
Richard Leins. “While successor management is being identified, system upgrades and
modernization in the theater will continue, further assuring its viability moving forward. The City
has already received interest in the theater and we look forward to a positive response from the
RFP.”

A vibrant downtown venue, the Paramount Theater is a popular destination for live music and
performing arts. Originally built as a 1,500-seat movie palace in 1930, the theater has been
designated a Westchester County Landmark and is on the New York State and National
Registers of Historic Places.
The Paramount Theater RFP will be widely circulated to elicit the maximum interest in the
operation of the historic venue. Responses will be due forty-five (45) days after issuance. The
RFP will be available on the City of Peekskill’s website and through the City Planning Office.
The City of Peekskill is located at 840 Main Street in Peekskill, NY and can be reached at 914-
737-3400 or by visiting www.cityofpeekskill.com.

About the City of Peekskill
The City of Peekskill is a thriving, historic community located on the banks of the Hudson River.
Just under one hour north of New York City, Peekskill is culturally and economically vibrant with
abundant natural resources due to its location on the river and at the gateway to the Hudson
Highlands. The City’s pedestrian-friendly downtown is buzzing with an array of dining and
entertainment establishments. Offering artist lofts, studios, galleries and museums, Peekskill is
home to a growing arts community and has no shortage of arts activities. The waterfront, with
over three miles of continuous parkland, is a regional destination with a variety of active and
passive recreation, as well as breathtaking views of the Hudson River. For more information,
visit www.cityofpeekskill.com.

Press Contact:
Kelly Lee
Co-Communications
914-666-0066
klee@cocommunications.com