The Lucille Ball Little Theatre - Jamestown, New York
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N 42° 05.745 W 079° 14.395
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Quick Description: Welcome to The Lucille Ball Little Theatre - a live performace theatre named after the Lucille Ball, Jamestown's most famous resident and the First Lady of Comedy!
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 2/17/2008 12:00:55 PM
Waymark Code: WM3697
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Long Description:According to the Theatre's website:
The Little Theatre of Jamestown was established in 1936 as a
non-profit membership corporation. The purpose as described in its
by-laws was to present five live stage productions each season,
from September to May, on a regular basis for the education and
entertainment of the residents of the Jamestown New York and
surrounding area. This mission has been accomplished, and the
organization is now entering it's 71st season. There is a paid
staff consisting of an artistic director, technical director,
business manager and office staff. The organization is regulated by
a Board of Directors, with nineteen members elected by the
membership and serving a three year term.
In 1968 the organization purchased and renovated a downtown
Vaudeville theatre which had been closed for five years. It has a
405 seat auditorium and a 30 X 60 foot lobby, a full stage with a
fly capability plus office, check room and toilet facilities. Each
of the plays are presented for two weekends and the two musicals
are presented for three weekends. All productions are open to the
public and special group prices are available.
Lucille Ball is Jamestown's most famous local personality,
having been born and educated here. Her first acting experience on
stage was with our organization. Upon her death, the theatre was
renamed in her honor with the family's permission. It now operates
as The Lucille Ball Little Theatre of Jamestown, Inc.