FAQ
Inside the Firehouse Stage
Our seating map looks a little different this season. This map does not show the location of poles which may partially obstruct your view if sitting on the right or left hand side of the theatre. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Box Office.
Box Office Policies
How do I buy tickets for Schorr Family Firehouse Stage events?
Tickets may be purchased online at firehousestage.org. Click on the Events/Ticketing header. Click the arrows to change which month’s events are displayed. Click on an event for its description and purchase link. Use the interactive live seating map to choose your seats. Complete the forms to pay via credit card. Tickets must be paid for at the time of purchase.
If you would rather purchase tickets over the phone, please get in touch with us at our Administrative Offices at (607) 772-2404, ext. 1. Our normal office hours are Tuesday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with additional hours dependent on the performance schedule.
What forms of payment do you take?
In person, we take cash, checks, credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express & Discover) and Schorr Family Firehouse Stage gift certificates. Over the phone and online, you must pay with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express & Discover).
Are seats reserved?
Yes, our current ticketing system, AudienceView, will allow you to choose the seats you want at the time of purchase.
Is the seating cabaret style for all events?
Seating is almost always set up cabaret style with tables of four and tables of two. However, some shows may have a slightly different configuration, and the event description will state this.
What is the history of the Firehouse building?
Who runs the organization?
How is the programming paid for?
How do you select acts and artists?
Acts are selected by the Goodwill Theatre, Inc. CEO, Naima Kradjian, with input from staff and board.
Do I need to pay when I make a reservation? Why?
Yes. All tickets must be paid for when they are reserved. There is no way for our system to hold an unpaid ticket for you. This ensures that no tickets are wasted.
Where can I park for Schorr Family Firehouse Stage events?
Parking is available in the small lot off Corliss Avenue, the small lot off Broad Street and in the newly-paved lot between the Goodwill Theatre and the Schorr Family Firehouse Stage (construction permitting). Metered parking is available on the streets and in 2 municipal parking lots 1 to 2 blocks away from the Firehouse on Willow Street.
What is the Hook & Ladder Society?
The Hook & Ladder Society is a membership opportunity for the Schorr Family Firehouse Stage with several benefit levels. Proceeds are used to provide programming at a reasonable price at the Schorr Family Firehouse Stage.
Click here for more information about the Hook & Ladder Society.
How do I get my portrait on the Audience Wall?
Audience Wall portraits are painted by local artist John Federowicz and are available in a variety of sizes and prices.
Where did the beautiful wood bar in the Firehouse come from?
Can I rent the Schorr Family Firehouse Stage for a special event?
The Schorr Family Firehouse Stage may be rented for special events during the day or the evening, pending availability and review by the CEO and board.
Click here for Schorr Family Firehouse Stage rental information.
What is the history of the buildings?
Firehouse: The 1899 Romanesque former Municipal Building Central Fire Station building, located at 48 Willow Street, was built by Sullivan and Badgley Builders. Funds for construction were partially donated by the Lestershire Boot Company, the predecessor of the Endicott Johnson Shoe Company. The Village of Lestershire was renamed Johnson City in 1916. The building housed firefighting equipment, the fireman’s clubhouse including sleeping parlors, a gymnasium and bowling lanes. As a community center, dances and community sings were held and civil defense classes met during the 1950s. The police station occupied the structure. Most municipal functions, such as tax collection, trustee meetings and courtrooms occupied the building until May 1979 when it was purchased by a private developer who converted it into apartments. It later became a slum property. Goodwill Theatre, Inc. purchased it is 2006. The Schorr Family Firehouse Stage opened in 2007. The entire roof and stone window sills have been replaced. The Wall masonry is being repaired and some windows are being replaced.
Are the buildings on the historic register?
The 1920 Goodwill Theatre is listed on the state and national register. The 1899 Firehouse (former Municipal Building Central Fire Station) and the 1870 Clinic (former EJ Medical Building) buildings are contributing structures within the Johnson City National Register District which Goodwill Theatre, Inc. created as part of a Health and Cultural District Master Plan. All 3 buildings are listed as significant resources in the NYS Susquehanna Heritage Area.
Support the FIREHOUSE STAGE!
The Schorr Family Firehouse Stage is an intimate and flexible performance venue located on the first floor of a Municipal Building Fire Station on Willow Street in Johnson City, NY. This venue currently houses over 65 events per year in an annual season that runs from September to June, including Comedy, Music and Kids shows.
Goodwill Theatre/Schorr Family Firehouse Stage programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
