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  The Pasadena Playhouse   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
During its first four decades, The Pasadena Playhouse produced hundreds of plays, presented 477 world premieres and was the first American theatre to present all 37 of Shakespeareís plays.
The Pasadena Playhouse was declared The State Theatre of California by unanimous vote of the California Legislature in 1937.
Since that time, The Pasadena Playhouse has regained its stature as a leader in the theatre community and has proven to be a cultural, critical and financial success, attracting more the 1.5 million playgoers.
www.lifeofanactor.com /pasadenaplayhouse.htm   (253 words)

  
 Keck : School : Health Sciences Campus
Pasadena is located just 10 miles from downtown Los Angeles and the Keck School of Medicine, and is easily accessed from the campus using surface streets when freeway traffic is at its worst.
Pasadena is situated at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, boasting a Mediterranean-like climate, tree-lined streets, unique neighborhoods, a lively “Old Town,” and a bevy of historical and cultural attractions.
Pasadena is now in its fourth decade of citywide planning and development to balance commercial growth with housing opportunities to achieve the goal of a better quality of life and a stronger economy.
www.usc.edu /schools/medicine/school/campus/life/pasadena.html   (400 words)

  
 Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for playhouse
Pasadena Playhouse Receives Donation From Acclaimed Architect Frank Gehry to Begin a Two-Phase Design Project of the Carrie Hamilton Theatre in Honor of Carol Burnett and Her Late Daughter
COCONUT GROVE: Playhouse board resists historic status: The board of the Coconut Grove Playhouse, which was recently declared a protected historic landmark, plans to appeal the decision.
Playhouse may take final bow ; With the Boothbay theater on the market, a group stages a play with the hope that it won't be its last.
www.encyclopedia.com /searchpool.asp?target=playhouse   (1055 words)

  
 The Pasadena Playhouse   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Pasadena Playhouse was a renowned school of acting as well as a legitimate theatre, giving students at its College of Theatre Arts first-hand experience on the stage.
Most of these aspiring actors started at the Pasadena Playhouse when they were in their late teens or early twenties, and many were so poor at the time that they required a scholarship to pay the school's tuition.
The Playhouse is located on El Molino Avenue, one half block south of Colorado Boulevard.
www.seeing-stars.com /Schools/PasadenaPlayhouse.shtml   (412 words)

  
 Pasadena Star-News - Playhouse savior retires
PASADENA - Off-stage dramas more compelling than anything onstage were being acted out at the historic Pasadena Playhouse when Lyla White arrived as its part-time director of development in 1996.
Ten years later, the nonprofit Pasadena Playhouse State Theatre of California is debt-free while having raised $7 million of an $8.5 million capital campaign; and the 32 member board accounts for 25 percent - about $400,000 - of the annual $1.8 million in donated revenues.
If anyone could rebuild the Playhouse's finances, reputation and base of support after years of turmoil it would be White, said board member Dave Davis, who was chairman when she was hired.
www.pasadenastarnews.com /news/ci_4498641   (1026 words)

  
 SignOnSanDiego.com > News > State -- Man caught videotaping performance at Pasadena Playhouse
PASADENA – Police were called to the Pasadena Playhouse after a man was caught illegally videotaping an afternoon performance, officials said.
Novice said playhouse officials will not ask police to charge the man, who was not identified, with illegal videotaping.
The playhouse was built in 1925 along with an acting school and became a training ground for the movie industry, hosting numerous up-and-coming actors including a number of current stars.
www.signonsandiego.com /news/state/20040405-2239-ca-theatervideotaping.html   (292 words)

  
 Black Press being 'fenced' out of economic justice
PASADENA, Calif. (NNPA)- Members of the West Coast Black Publishers, an organization of approximately 30 African American Newspapers throughout California, Arizona, Nevada, Washington, and Oregon, and the California Black Media organization attended a press conference, called by the Pasadena Journal News at the Pasadena Playhouse on Sept. 1, 2006 to protest discriminatory treatment.
The fact is that the Journal, in good faith on their past amicable relationship with the Playhouse, held out full page space, for two weeks in a row, which was ordered by Playhouse representatives, but Johnathan never sent the ads, leaving the Journal scrambling on publication day to fill full-page space.
It is widely believed that fl plays have become the life's blood of the Pasadena Playhouse in the last few years with the addition of Sheldon Epps, an African American, as the artistic director.
www.frostillustrated.com /news/2006/1004/News/014.html   (1175 words)

  
 SignOnSanDiego.com > News > State -- Man caught videotaping performance at Pasadena Playhouse
PASADENA – Police were called to the Pasadena Playhouse after a man was caught illegally videotaping an afternoon performance, officials said.
Novice said playhouse officials will not ask police to charge the man, who was not identified, with illegal videotaping.
The playhouse was built in 1925 along with an acting school and became a training ground for the movie industry, hosting numerous up-and-coming actors including a number of current stars.
signonsandiego.com /news/state/20040405-2239-ca-theatervideotaping.html   (272 words)

  
 Playhouse District adds to its heritage as cultural center. (Spotlight on Pasadena). | North America > United States ...
THE Pasadena Playhouse District, home to several cultural venues, is finally emerging from the shadows of the city's better known commercial districts, Old Pasadena and Lake Avenue.
Nearby is the Pasadena Museum of California Art, which local philanthropists Robert and Arlene Oltman opened on Union Street in June.
The 680-seat Playhouse itself was built in 1928 and its adjoining College of Theater Arts provided a training ground for the likes of Robert Young, Dustin Hoffman and Gene Hackman.
www.allbusiness.com /periodicals/article/254620-1.html   (621 words)

  
 Pasadena, California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Broadcasting from the Pasadena City College campus this public radio station carries many of the best shows from National Public Radio but maintains a fierce independent streak committing a large chunk of air time to presenting local and state news.
Pasadena severely restricts parking in Transit Oriented Districts (TODs), such as the Pasadena Playhouse District.
Pasadena's Zoning Code 17.50.340 stipulates that new developments in TODs will be built with a maximum of 1.25 parking spaces for units 650 square feet or less and 1.75 spaces for units over 650 square feet.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pasadena,_California   (4187 words)

  
 www.myspace.com/pasadenaplayhouse
Pasadena Playhouse has been one of the country's leading regional theatres for nearly 90 years.
Originally founded in 1917, Pasadena Playhouse has played the role of community theatre, acting school (known informally in Hollywood as the Star Factory, eventually training actors such as Raymond Burr, Dustin Hoffman and Gene Hackman), and now nationally recognized arts and culture institution.
The Playhouse welcomes your insights and comments on any aspect of the theatre and invites you to spend time with us here on MySpace and also at our brand new blog for more info!
www.myspace.com /pasadenaplayhouse   (642 words)

  
 Pasadena Star-News - News
PASADENA - Should voters throw a pass to the NFL on Nov. 7, it will still be the league's to catch - or fumble.
PASADENA - A West Covina man has been arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide following a crash that killed a woman and seriously injured her husband Thursday night, police said Friday.
PASADENA - Longtime social activist Jane Olson uses the power of storytelling - with an emphasis on the special bonds between women - to reach out to her audience, as a group of girls at the Westridge school in Pasadena recently discovered.
www.pasadenastarnews.com /news   (435 words)

  
 Pasadena Playhouse, California
Lars Hansen, Executive Director of the Pasadena Playhouse, was talking about the early years of this historic theatre, when talking movies had just begun to revolutionize the entertainment industry, and film actors suddenly had more to worry about than their looks.
California's State Legislature declared the Pasadena Playhouse the State Theatre of California by unanimous vote in 1937, and it continued to flourish for twenty more years.
Today, the original buildings, restored and earthquake-resistant, are used for their original purpose, to bring the best in live theatre to the people of the Los Angeles area, and to train the next generation of performers.
www.roadtripamerica.com /places/pasadena.htm   (264 words)

  
 Pasadena Pictures : a home for voice and vision
Pasadena Pictures launched in June 2003 as a film production company focusing on the development and production of original theatrical material.
Within a year, Pasadena Pictures expanded to include promotional services and currently represents some of the most creative, and unique individuals in the film business.
The management and staff at Pasadena Pictures are always looking to establish new contacts with talented people who enjoy passionate, creative collaboration.
www.pasadenapictures.com   (213 words)

  
 Furious Theatre Company
The season is produced by Furious Theatre Company's ensemble in residence at the Pasadena Playhouse Balcony Theatre (39 South El Molino Ave., Pasadena, California) and features some of the most sought-after playwrights working today.
Set in a weaver's cottage in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, at the time of the 1798 Rebellion, Tearing the Loom is a searing portrait of a community divided against itself—with inevitably tragic consequences.
After a 13 month search, Furious Theatre Company was invited by the Pasadena Playhouse to become a producer “in residence” at its 99-seat second stage, The Balcony Theatre.
www.furioustheatre.org /season3_pr.html   (602 words)

  
 LA Weekly   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Yet when Cole arrived at the Playhouse, she was told that night’s performance had been overbooked and was directed to an overflow standby line.
They stood next to a signboard asking, “Why does the Pasadena Playhouse discriminate in its advertising purchases against Pasadena’s only fl newspaper?” The Hopkinses were joined by the fl publishers who, to use their word, had been “disinvited,” receiving quick, curious glances by paparazzi taking pictures of Dennis Hopper and Tyra Banks.
The Pasadena Playhouse quickly responded to the Journal’s charges with a press release pointing out the theater’s record of advertising in African-American media (including the Journal), its commitment to diversity and the fact that it is an equal-opportunity employer.
www.laweekly.com /best-of-la-2006/the-disinvited/14574   (2123 words)

  
 Pasadena Playhouse :: Pasadena Playhouse Receives Donation From Acclaimed Architect Frank Gehry to Begin a Two-Phase ...
Currently, the Playhouse is raising funds to complete an $8.5 million capital campaign to renovate this beautiful historic landmark theatre and rejuvenate the Carrie Hamilton Theatre, which was dedicated in honor of Carol Burnett's late daughter in July 2006.
This performance space was designed to engage diverse audiences, ensure that live theatre is available to new audiences, reduce barriers to the theatre experience, and to sustain the art form through the mentoring of young and emerging artists.
Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theatre of California, is committed to cultural and theatrical diversity.
sev.prnewswire.com /entertainment/20070219/NYM03219022007-1.html   (885 words)

  
 Pasadena Playhouse Seating Chart, Pasadena Playhouse Tickets, Pasadena Playhouse Maps
Celebrating its 80th birthday in 2005, the Pasadena Playhouse was an instant hit when it opened in 1925 and enjoyed many successful years.
However, it started to lose its luster in the 1960s and went dark in 1969, and stayed that way until it was resurrected in 1986 and again became a top performing arts venue.
The Pasadena Playhouse features a year-round schedule of six plays with more than 275 performances annually.
www.gotickets.com /venues/ca/pasadena_playhouse.php   (127 words)

  
 VIA Online: Pasadena: A Weekend Getaway
The crowning glory of Pasadena's neighborhoods is the unique Gamble House, built by architects Charles and Henry Greene for David and Mary Gamble (heirs to the Procter & Gamble fortune) in 1908.
Norton Simon made a fortune as a corporate entrepreneur from the 1940s to the 1960s and led the reorganization of the foundering Pasadena Art Museum (renaming it after himself) to house his vast art collection.
The promise of charming bungalows on tree-lined boulevards, of world-class museums, and of see-and-be-seen nighttime spots shows why Pasadena is the rose of Southern California every day of the year.
www.viamagazine.com /weekenders/pasadena02.asp   (1152 words)

  
 Playhouse District adds to its heritage as cultural center - Spotlight on Pasadena - Brief Article Los Angeles Business ...
THE Pasadena Playhouse District, home to several cultural venues, is finally emerging from the shadows of the city's better known commercial districts, Old Pasadena and Lake Avenue.
The 680-seat Playhouse itself was built in 1928 and its adjoining College of Theater Arts provided a training ground for the likes of Robert Young, Dustin Hoffman and Gene Hackman.
And last November, the Playhouse and an adjoining structure, known as the Playhouse Tower building, was purchased by Burbank developer Greg Varon.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m5072/is_34_24/ai_91094576   (723 words)

  
 Playhouse - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Playhouse is a common Elizabethan term for a theatre, especially those built in London such as The Globe.
Pee-Wee's Playhouse, an American children's television show that ran from 1986 to 1991
"Playhouses", a song by TV on the Radio from their 2006 album Return to Cookie Mountain
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Playhouse   (153 words)

  
 A Pasadena playhouse
That certainly seems to be the motto for many residents who have become accustomed to living in a city with heavy traffic, noise and pollution.
Old Town Pasadena is centered on a four-block stretch of Colorado Boulevard and is bordered by Pasadena Avenue to the west, Arroyo Parkway to the east, Green Street to the south and Holly Street to the north.
No matter what may take you there, Old Town Pasadena is a wonderful place to enjoy the weather and spend a relaxing day or an eventful nightjust leave the car behind.
www.usc.edu /student-affairs/dt/V142/N53/01-pasadena.53d.html   (719 words)

  
 Compare & Shop Pasadena Playhouse Ticket Brokers - Pasadena Playhouse Concerts - Pasadena Playhouse Seating Charts - ...
The Pasadena Playhouse is a historic theatre located in Pasadena, California.
The Playhouse's history began in 1917 when actor/director Gilmor Brown began producing a season of plays at an old burlesque house, which he renamed the Savoy.
These preferred Pasadena Playhouse ticket brokers are listed for you to compare and shop for your Pasadena Playhouse concert tickets.
www.concerttickets.com /venue/pasadena_playhouse_ticket_brokers.shtml   (1141 words)

  
 Pasadena Visitors and Convention Bureau - Shopping
During a visit to Pasadena, you will undoubtedly find yourself strolling along the streets of one or all of the city's acclaimed shopping and entertainment districts -- Old Pasadena, the Playhouse District, South Lake Avenue, and Paseo Colorado.
Pasadena is home to numerous antique stores and galleries that can be found throughout the three shopping and entertainment districts, as well as in other areas of the city.
Anchored by the Pasadena Playhouse, the district features an eclectic mix of bookstores, antique and specialty shops, restaurants and historic architecture.
www.pasadenacal.com /shopdine2.htm   (297 words)

  
 Playhouse District
The development of the District marked the beginnings of an eastward growth of the City and included the construction of the historic Playhouse Theatre Building in 1925, the "State Theater of California." In 1969, after years of financial problems, the Playhouse closed its doors.
The Pasadena Playhouse Theatre was completely renovated in the 1980s and reopened in 1984.
The District is home to Pasadena Methodist Church, Pasadena Presbyterian Church, the Church of Christian Science, and Fuller Theological Seminary.
www.ci.pasadena.ca.us /planninganddevelopment/CentralArea/PlayhouseDistrict.asp   (342 words)

  
 Pasadena Arts Council   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Drawing on the strengths of Pasadena area arts and culture, educational, and research institutions, Art & Ideas provides a diverse set of high-quality aesthetic and educational activities for mainstream public audiences that interpret a particular theme.
The Festival presents high-quality, original programming, consistent with the theme that inspires public dialogue across a diverse population and works to contribute to arts appreciation and intellectual growth in creative and meaningful ways.
Topics such as cultural identity, architecture, beauty, biology, race, and sensuality are just a few of the many ways in which this unique theme will be interpreted through dance, visual art, music, theater, film, photography and literature.
www.pasadenaartscouncil.org /art_ideas/index.html   (250 words)

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