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A 200-seat theater
Inside the new Carson Cottle Building
A New Home for Music & Community in the Mat-Su
The Dr. James “Hobo Jim” Varsos Memorial Theater will be a new 200-seat performance and community space inside the Carson-Cottle Center in Wasilla. Designed for live music, performances, conferences, private events, trainings, and community gatherings, the theater will create a professional venue where people from across the Mat-Su Valley can come together.
Carrying Forward Hobo Jim’s Legacy
For nearly five decades, Hobo Jim shared the stories and spirit of Alaska through his music. With the blessing of his family, this theater is being dedicated in his name as a lasting place for performances, storytelling, creativity, and connection, carrying forward the legacy of a man whose music became part of Alaska itself.
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Be a Part of Bringing the Theater to Life
The building itself is moving toward completion, but additional support is needed for the stage, curtains, furnishings, acoustic treatments, and other elements that will make the theater fully functional. Sponsorship and community support opportunities begin at $500, giving individuals, families, businesses, and organizations a chance to help create a lasting home for music, youth opportunity, and community connection in Wasilla.
