Annette Evans provided stage curtains during her lifetime, and the Annette Evans Foundation has provided for Little Theatre, one of her favorite “children”, with grants since her death. The theatre's lighting board was a gift from Dorothy Dickson Darte, one of the theatre's founders, and was specially built by Fuchs, an expert and author on stage lighting. In 1972, because of renewed federal and state interest in the fine arts, the Pennsylvania Theatre Association approved the building for production, and remarked on the splendid facilities of the stage and equipment.
#LITTLE THEATRE OF WILKES BARRE MOVIE#
The building, an old movie theatre, was purchased in 1956 and renovated for theatrical stage use. Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre made its home at the 537 N. Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre is the 3rd continuously running community theatre in the United States, and is still ranked among the 10 best “little theatre” groups in the land and is a charter member of American National Theatre and Academy. Since 1923, Little Theatre has reached over two million people, presenting hundreds of productions.ĭuring the 1920s and 30s, “little theatres” proved to be a testing ground for new plays and talent, as well as a place to develop professionalism, foster self-expression, and have fun! Parkhurst were the members, incorporators, and directors. Simon Long, Todd Rippard, Raijean Breese, Mrs. Little Theatre was incorporated as a non-profit, 501(c) 3 Corporation by decree of Judge Valentine on June 17, 1929.
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