Special Projects Funding

Rob Jiggetts Music Studio (RJMS) Rehab Project

Several years ago, WTown began the process of re-purposing our smaller building into a full studio space to enhance, and greatly expand our music program, and further compliment our Theatre lighting and film production initiatives.  In addition to structural construction items, we need to move some walls to create separate rehearsal, recording and control spaces, and purchase adequate sound barriers, instruments, amplifiers, cabling, and sound equipment.  The space has already been renamed the “Rob Jiggetts Music Studio (RJMS)” by our kids in honor of a beloved WTown percussion teacher who passed away in April of 2017.

​Our RJMS project was jump-started with a $16,500 grant from the Harry L. and Helen M. Rust Charitable Trust, which we used to make structural repairs to the building and roof, and to begin outfitting the space with furniture and equipment for piano, drum, and guitar lessons.  We have much more to cover in the preparation for a recording space.  Your contributions earmarked to RJMS will assist us in completing the rehab of this addition to our school, a space that nurtures the development of student-driven music and media from writing or composing, and structuring, to recording, podcasting, performing and providing sound reinforcement for others that are performing.  Funds raised in excess of rehab costs will be earmarked for music student scholarships and ongoing equipment needs.
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If donating via check, please write the name of the earmarked fund on the memo line and send to 
Walltown Children's Theatre • 1225 Berkeley Street Durham, NC 27705
​Tax receipts will be mailed to the address on your check