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THE EMPIRE THEATRE MISSION STATEMENT
It is our mission to restore, maintain and promote the usage of the Empire Theatre in Tekoa, Washington. To provide economic development, heritage tourism and cultural opportunities for the residents of Whitman County and surrounding areas through offering performing arts, visual arts, film, musical and vocal performances, art education, lectures and other creative uses desired by the community that fit within the family values of the Empire Theatre Board.
The Empire Theatre, in Tekoa, Washington was built/opened at 126 South Crosby in 1940 as a movie theater. The old, 280 seat, art deco, movie theater closed in 1958. During the next 40 years it would be used on an annual basis to entertain the surrounding area with the Slippery Gulch Days Celebration of the City of Tekoa, with many, hardworking and committed volunteers. The Theatre was reopened in the year 2000 by a group of caring individuals that wanted to see it restored. In the past 5 years it has gone from being used for regular community events to a Performing Arts Center for the county and surrounding areas.
Saturday, October 18th, 7:00PM
ELVIS RETURNS!
Empire Theatre is pleased to welcome back the popular Elvis impersonator.
NOVEMBER brings Missoula Childrens Theatre back to the Empire. The Little Mermaid will be presented November 14 & 15. Watch for audition information.
DECEMBER we welcome back the "show that brought down the roof". You won't want to miss the 2nd Farmers' Christmas show with Wes Wagner and Leslie Stratton Norris. Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 14th @ 2 PM.
COME JOIN THE FUN!
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
Our 2008 membership drive continues. Please consider becoming a member and supporting our restoration efforts.
Work continues on the historic marquee. Neon lighting has been restored with the Dave Drain Legacy funds. New auditorium lights have also been installed.
Performance Contract information
Ms. Carol Fischer, lucy37@palousenet.com 509.284.2385
Cheryl Morgan: President/Financial Resource and Development
Monte Morgan: Maintenance and Operations
509.284.5000 or 284.5173;
Sherry Klaus: Treasurer 208.274.2213;
Terry Thomas: Administrative Assistant 509.284.3801;
Dick Warwick: Media/Advertising 509.285.4084
Linda and Helmut Schatz: Gallery 509.284.2125
TOURS arranged in advance; please contact by email.
WHERE MAIN STREET THRIVES -
TOWNS SURVIVE!
FOOTLIGHTS....a gallery is housed off the lobby of the theatre. On performance days an artist is invited to exhibit.
CALL FOR ARTISTS
Contact Carol Fischer - 509.284.2385
lucy37@palousenet.com
for information regarding sales, size limitations and exhibit policies. The gallery is open on performance dates and is usually a one-day showing for a 7:00 PM performance.
PLEASE JOIN US!
Every performance is a Celebration!
Footlights....a gallery -- The Gallery opens before performances and closes after the performance. People may view the gallery before, during intermission and after each performance.
Since opening in 2004, we've seen a variety of exhibitors: Quilters, Fashion, Makers of Musical Instruments, Leather and Silver artist, Book Signings, West African Baskets, Watercolor, Neon Sculpture, Potterer and Muralist, Scrapbook Artistry, and Handmade Knitwear. We have also shown model trains, antiques, lamps made of rocks, Tekoa High School, mixed medium artwork, stained glass, quilt supplies and finished quilts, wooden toys and whimsical garden art, prepackaged gift and food baskets and Mildred Bailey memorabilia.
We have not scheduled any lectures for the coming year at this time.
TO BECOME A 2008 MEMBER
TEKOA EMPIRE THEATRE is a 50l (C) (3) Corporation.
Earn a tax deduction with your membership donation!
Make checks payable to: The Tekoa Empire Theatre
and return to:
P. O. Box 574, Tekoa, Wa 99033
Membership Level:
Theatre Development Guild $2,500 ___________;
Producer's Circle $1,000-2,400 __________;
Corporate Sponsor $ 500-$999 __________;
Patron $ 300+ ___________;
Sponsor $ 200+ ___________;
Friend $ 100+ ___________;
Angel $ 50+ ___________;
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
