Genesius Theatre - Reading, PA
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Janila
N 40° 20.281 W 075° 55.079
18T E 422029 N 4465679
The cornerstone on the building is dated 1924 and the name near the roofline says the building was the Northeastern Republican League, this location has been home to the Genesius Theatre since 1974.
Waymark Code: WMZ77N
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 09/22/2018
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From the Genesius Theatre Facebook page (
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"Genesius Theatre is a Performance Venue that specializes in Musical Theater with professional live orchestras. Genesius performs upwards of 10 productions annually, up to 3 of which feature kids / teens exclusively. The theatre also doubles as a learning center offering summer theatre classes annually. Genesius offers state of the art lighting and modern effects. You will feel immersed in their up-close atmosphere of the performances; the true "Genesius Difference". As a 501C3 Non-Profit Organization, Genesius relies on generous donations within the community from people like you. We trust in the power of this inspiring & dynamic medium to transform the artists who create it, the audiences who enjoy it, and the patrons who support it."
A little more information from the VisitPA website (
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"Jane Simmon Miller dreamed of a theater group where young people could participate, learn and grow in every aspect of show production. In 1971 she founded Genesius Theatre, first a storefront at 711 Penn St, and then in 1974 their own building at 153 N. 10th St. thanks to philanthropist Jeanette Eways. Genesius began performance at a 2nd stage in 2003 at VF Outlet Village in Wyomissing thanks to the generosity of VF Outlets while the 10th Street building underwent a much-needed renovation thanks to local businessman Albert Boscov. Today Genesius performs at both its Mainstage on 10th Street and at its Second Stage at the VF Outlets."