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  Barter Theatre - Welcome   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
We are a theatre that listens and responds, a theatre that speaks to its audience, that challenges the thoughts of intelligent people.
We are a theatre that believes a live performance is more than an event.
We are a theatre of beauty, honesty and creation, a theatre that adds insight to hidden emotions - an approachable theatre that brings depth to the obvious - a theatre of touched hearts, restless souls and anxious minds.
www.bartertheatre.com   (82 words)

  
 State Jewish Theater (Romania) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Israil Bercovici, later a key figure in the State Jewish Theater, has said of this period that Jewish theater was pushed to the periphery, but "turned that periphery into a center of Jewish culture and art".
After the rise of Communism in Romania, the IKUF theater was nationalized August 1, 1948 as the State Jewish Theater (Teatrul Evreiesc de Stat, TES).
This made it the first state-operated Yiddish theater in the world; a second Romanian State Jewish Theater was established in Iaşi in 1949, but went out of existence in 1964.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/State_Jewish_Theater_%28Romania%29   (1605 words)

  
 American Theatre Organ Society
In the mid-1930s it became known as the State Theatre.
In January 1992, the State Theatre organ chambers and blower room were found to be in fair condition.
In the very near future, it is expected that the Monterey State Theatre will be purchased and restored as a community center for music and educational arts.
www.atos.org /Pages/Journal/Monterey-State/Monterey-State.html   (882 words)

  
 State Theatre
However the State Theatre continued to be amongst the leading venues, this position was reinforced with additional renovations undertaken in the early 1990s.
The State Theatre has long been at the forefront of Sydney's artistic and cultural life, the theatre is also responding to the changing needs and demands of its commercial patrons.
At the State Theatre we are totally committed to providing the highest level of service, style and entertainment to all theatre patrons across the broadest possible range of theatrical presentation.
www.statetheatre.com.au /about_history.html   (1221 words)

  
 State Theatre History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The State, Orpheum, Pantages, Hennepin Stages and Illusion Theatres are located in the Hennepin Theatre District.
The State boasted the first well driven air-conditioning system in Minneapolis- pumps, pipes and vents which delivered cool air using artesian well water 840 feet underground, keeping the temperature at 72 degrees.
The State seats 1300 on the main floor, with an additional 850 seats in the balcony/loge area.
www.state-orpheum.com /statehistory.asp   (366 words)

  
 State Theatre ravaged by bomb blast - 1927
People living in the homes near the theatre were shaken from their beds, many thought that it was the end of the world, with the force of the blast being so severe.
It was built at a cost of around $1.6 million, it was thought to be the largest theatre in the state of Indiana at the time, with a seating capacity of over 3,000.
The concept of the State Theatre was conceived by a group of State Street businessmen, "The East State Street Merchants Association" in 1925, as a way to draw people to their district and also help increase the value of their businesses.
www.hammondindiana.com /20thcentury/time_capsule37.htm   (427 words)

  
 Encyclopaedia of Australian Theatre Organs: State, Melbourne
The State is the Personal Theatre, where the Unit in the audience is as important as the Unit on the programme.
The whole theatre is intended to be seen as a garden, and in the simulation of flowers the object has been to reproduce the profusion of colour in a real garden, rather than strictly formal design.
The State orchestra was dismissed in 1933 as a cost-saving exercise.
www.theatreorgans.com /southerncross/Victoria/StateMelb.htm   (3123 words)

  
 State Theatre Tour   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The original founder of the theatre was Colonel William Butterfield.
In line with theatre design conventions of the era, the idea was to create a unique atmospheric effect.
The early roots of the theatre were found in the Vaudevillian tradition of performance.
www.kazoostate.com /tour.html   (222 words)

  
 The State Theatre, Modesto CA - Under Renovation 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The State Theatre of Modesto, Inc. Board President, Mike Zagaris, said he sees saving the State Theatre as an important part of the continued revitalization of downtown Modesto.
The State Theatre of Modesto, Inc. will continue the venue's live entertainment and independent film focus while under new management by the Modesto Symphony Orchestra.
It's a new chapter in the State Theatre's continued renaissance and revitalization.
www.thestate.org   (221 words)

  
 State Theatre - Detroit
Due to the uniqueness of the State Theatre, we are able to offer you total exclusive use of the venue for your Wedding and Reception.
The State Theatre has a talented and professional team who are able to assist you in styling your wedding celebration or reception.
The State Theatre is located in the heart of Downtown next to the Fox Theatre and directly across the street from Comerica Park and Ford Field.
www.statetheatredetroit.com   (404 words)

  
 State TheatreFor The Arts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The State Theatre opened in 1946 to the enthusiastic support of the Red Bluff community.
The State Theatre demon-strates the capacity of Red Bluff residents to propel their community forward.
From early residents who recognized the need for quality entertainment in their thriving community, to those who are currently working to create a community arts center in the theatre anticipating the revitalization of the community’s historic downtown, the State Theatre is a symbol of the citizens’ commitment to their community.
www.statetheatreredbluff.com   (161 words)

  
 SFSU Department of Theatre Arts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
As a center for the training of future theatre artists and audiences, the department is committed to introducing a diversity of theatrical traditions and cultures to students.
The Theatre Arts Department at San Francisco State University is a place for learning, experimenting, and performing in the excitement of the living theatre.
The Department of Theatre Arts is part of a dynamic College of Creative Arts, with companion Departments of Art, Broadcast Electronic Communication Arts, Cinema, Design & Industry, and the School of Music and Dance.
www.sfsu.edu /~tha   (297 words)

  
 Theatre, Film and Dance::Humboldt State University
The programs offered by Humboldt’s Department of Theatre, Film and Dance are designed to encourage and validate independent, creative thinking, which allows students to evaluate and discuss their own works.
The department’s philosophy is: to provide a solid foundation in the knowledge, skills and practice of the arts of theatre, film and dance; to integrate the curriculum of the three disciplines, finding the common ground among them; and to foreground social consciousness, cultural celebration and community alliances programmatically and through productions.
The primary objectives of the department are to prepare students in the broad areas of theatre, film and dance; to develop their critical faculties and capacity for creative expression; and to provide the necessary background for further training.
www.humboldt.edu /~theatre/index.shtml   (554 words)

  
 AHL | About Our Brands | Hospitality & Leisure
The State Theatre is one of Sydney's historic treasures.
It is a 2,000-seat theatre located in the heart of the city.
Today, The State is a unique performance theatre that is also an exceptional venue for corporate and special events.
www.ahl.com.au /brands/hospitality/state.asp   (82 words)

  
 State Theatre New Brunswick New Jersey Contact Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
State Theatre Members who join at the $500 Level or above receive advanced priority seating for their entire subscription or single ticket order along with a bevy of exclusive benefits.
The State Theatre is committed to presenting the very best performing arts and education programs anywhere.
The State Theatre's nationally recognized education department offers a variety of services for students, teachers, and the general public.
www.statetheatre.com /events_order_information.cfm   (1995 words)

  
 The State Theatre - 609 Congress Street  |  Portland, Maine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
All State Theatre show tickets are also sold at the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office, Monday-Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm.
All State Theatre show tickets are sold at the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office, Monday-Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm.
The State Theatre is a non-smoking venue, per Maine state law.
www.liveatthestate.com /faq.html   (376 words)

  
 St. Petersburg Historic Landmarks
Constructed in 1924, the State Theater is an outstanding example of Beaux Arts style architecture.
At the time of its construction the State Theater’s 6000 sq.ft. made it one of the largest banks in St. Petersburg.
The facade of the State Theater is a symmetrical composition of three bays.
www.stpete.org /StateTheater.htm   (386 words)

  
 Garden State Theatre Organ Society
The Garden State Theatre Organ Society, Inc. (GSTOS) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) New Jersey Corporation dedicated to the preservation, and restoration of theatre organs and their music in northern and north-central New Jersey.
The theatre pipe organ was developed around 1900 to serve as the first high fidelity stereo surround-sound system for silent movies.
A group called Friends of the Loew's is renovating the theatre and GSTOS is fortunate enough to be installing a theatre pipe organ, almost like the one originally there, in Loew's.
www.gstos.org   (419 words)

  
 The State Theatre Center for the Arts Home Page. Your window to the State Theatre
The State Theatre was hailed as "the largest, finest and most beautiful playhouse in Western Pennsylvania," upon its opening in the fall of 1922.
The State Symphony Orchestra held forth in the pit with a $40,000.00 Pleubet Master Organ at the left front of the main floor - accompanying the silent films to fit the mood.
Television took away a sizable audience and the movie theatre trend turned to multiple screens and smaller auditoriums: The State Theatre closed in June 1973.
www.statetheatre.info /history.html   (431 words)

  
 (CFPCA)-Department of Theatre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Wayne State University's Department of Theatre is the home of Detroit's oldest academic theatre.
The Department of Theatre has had extensive experience touring in metropolitian Detroit, throughout Michigan and internationally in India, Asia and Europe.
Over the years, WSU theatres have been awarded the prestigious Governor's Arts Organization Award as well as frequent honors from Detroit's major newspapers, the Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News, including "Theatre of the Year," "Best Play," "Best Director" and many individual awards for members of the graduate company.
www.theatre.wayne.edu   (235 words)

  
 The Theatre School History -- History of the Merle Reskin Theatre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The interior of the Merle Reskin Theatre, formerly the Blackstone Theatre.
During the early 1930s theatres that presented live drama were reeling as a result of both the introduction of talkies in 1928 and the stock market crash of 1929.
The Theatre School Awards Gala was established in 1989 to raise support for the purchase and operation of DePaul's Blackstone Theatre as well as scholarship support for students of the The Theatre School.
theatreschool.depaul.edu /history/merlehist.htm   (4869 words)

  
 Georgia Secretary of State | State Theatre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
After quite a checkered existence, the theatre was renovated over a two year period, from 1997 through 1999.
The goal was to restore the public areas and auditorium to the way they were in 1901, yet add totally modern stage equipment and technical systems.
Governor Jimmy Carter proclaimed it the State Theatre of Georgia for the 1971-72 season.
www.sos.state.ga.us /state_capitol/education_corner/state_theatre.html   (150 words)

  
 Minnesota Film and TV Board | The State Theatre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The State Theatre :: Minneapolis, MN The State was built in 1921 at a cost of $1 million.
In its first year of operation, over one million people attended the cinema and over 750,000 miles of film ran through its projectors.
After being closed for 16 years, the theatre was restored to its original grandeur and re-opened its doors in October 1991.
www.mnfilm.org /fun/mn_state.asp   (62 words)

  
 Golden State Theatre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
She has been staff choreographer at the Golden State Theatre for twelve years and formerly at the historic Variety Arts Center in Los Angeles for six years.
Miller is well known as a musical theater tap instructor and is famous in both LA and New York for her inspired coaching of actors for musical theater roles and her amazing "Show Doctoring" ability.
Since 1988, she has been the Production Stage Manager for Golden State Theatre the resident Children's Theatre of the La Mirada Center for the Performing Arts.
www.goldenstatetheatre.org /curtain.html   (454 words)

  
 State Theatre hosting fund-raising race
The non-profit State Theatre Inc. will host a one-mile race tomorrow on College Avenue to continue fund raising for the State Theatre, 128 W. College Ave.
The event is just one of State Theatre's efforts to raise the $1.5 million needed to meet construction costs for a 560-seat venue.
Although fund-raising will continue, construction on the State Theatre should begin in October and the theatre is scheduled to open in July.
www.collegian.psu.edu /archive/2004/09/09-24-04tdc/09-24-04dnews-03.asp   (610 words)

  
 Interlochen, State Theatre collaboration   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
TRAVERSE CITY — A renovated State Theatre complex, owned and operated by Interlochen Center for the Arts, would be home to two major arts organizations and serve as a community cultural resource, officials announced today.
Susie Janis, as vice-chairman of the State Theatre board, has been the lead fund-raiser for the project.
Interlochen and the State Theatre Group are currently drafting agreements to be considered by the boards of each organization.
www.interlochen.org /news/nePRstp.htm   (695 words)

  
 State Theatre | About us
In the heart of the capital Pretoria the South African State Theatre is much more than just a complex of theatres.
The Theatre functions as a receiving house - in short, THE VENUE TO BE SEEN AT This unusual, stylish, centrally situated venue can accommodate almost any performance, function or special event.
Revamping the Rendezvous theatre forms part of the multi million rand facelift that is planned for the theatre over the next few years.
www.statetheatre.co.za   (248 words)

  
 State Theatre - Bay City , Michigan - Friends of the State Theatre
uilt in 1908 during the booming lumbering era in Michigan, the State Theatre was known as the Bijou and was one of many vaudeville and burlesque houses in downtown Bay City.
Crane designed the Bay City State Theatre to resemble a Mayan Temple and the Theatre remains a magnificent example of art deco architecture which exudes a warm and intimate character with seating on the main floor as well as a second floor balcony.
We are the home for the State Theatre Youth Orchestra and the Noon Optimists’ travelogue series.
www.statetheatrebc.org   (226 words)

  
 Guardian Unlimited | Arts news | O'Toole lashes out at the state of modern theatre
Photo: Reed Saxon/AP Peter O'Toole is not a fan of modern theatre - or, as he puts it, the "badly done shit" performed by "smart-aleck twats" that passes for contemporary theatre.
In an outburst designed to rattle proscenium arches across the country, the 72-year old actor has flayed theatre in general and "state-run" theatre in particular.
He said the director and English Stage Company founder George Devine "taught people how to do farts", legendary theatre critic Kenneth Tynan was a "chancer" and the film and theatre director Lindsay Anderson is remembered as "a poor untidy soul".
www.guardian.co.uk /arts/news/story/0,11711,1447900,00.html?gusrc=rss   (603 words)

  
 State Theatre - St. Petersburg, FL, 33701 - Citysearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Even though downtown St. Pete shutters up at 6pm, the State draws folks from around the entire Bay area for concerts ranging in style from ska, punk, and hardcore to avant garde jazz, blues and pop.
The State is also a strong proponent of the local scene, and the crowd is about as diverse as the featured music.
The State Theater is the best place to go and see local talent.
tampabay.citysearch.com /profile/2688694   (414 words)

  
 directions
Ten minutes from Georgetown and Tysons, the State Theatre is located inside the beltway in the 300-year-old City of Falls Church, Virginia.
The Theatre is ¾ of a mile from the East Falls Church Metro Station.
The most un-friendly lot is the one directly across from the front of the Theatre, where the 7-Stars convenience store is located.
www.thestatetheatre.com /directions.html   (917 words)

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