Save and Restore the Plaza Theatre
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Now with a new 25-year lease (the longest in the theatre's over 80-year history), the Plaza Theatre is getting ready for the most significant investment in its history since being built. These funds, coupled with other funds contributed by the theatre, the property owners and funds financed, will make up the $4 million dollars identified as necessary to make vital restorations and revitalizations to the Plaza Theatre's interior and exterior.
Phase one is already underway. This includes two 40-seat auditoriums where the balcony is located. Other projects include a ticket booth at the entrance, an art-deco concession stand and bar, and a backstage dressing room and green room space with bathrooms for VIP guests. One of the most exciting additions is a rooftop bar with an elevator, reception space, an outdoor screen with a 360-degree view of the city.
To learn more about the theatre's history, and Christopher Escobar's big plans for Atlanta's only independently run cinema, check out this AJC article: https://www.ajc.com/life/radiotvtalk-blog/can-plaza-theatre-with-its-rich-past-carve-out-a-solid-future/BOI3W7YRFFGHJPXOGTCLLMENJE/.
MORE ABOUT THE PLAZA & THE PLAZA THEATRE FOUNDATION
Since 1939, the plaza theatre has been both a classic art-deco landmark and a cornerstone of the poncey-highland community in Atlanta, GA. Designed by architect George Harwell bond, it is the last cinema of its kind in Atlanta, as well as the oldest continuously operating locally-owned cinema in the city. the foremost priority of the plaza theatre foundation is to restore, preserve and share Atlanta's historic plaza theatre for the artistic, educational, and charitable benefit of its community. It achieves this purpose by encouraging and promoting the activities of the plaza theater. It also raises funds to enhance the space by restoration and renovations and supplement the operation expenses when necessary. The foundation networks with local and student filmmakers to provide the unique opportunity for them to showcase their films in front of a live audience at a working, established movie theater.
Phase one is already underway. This includes two 40-seat auditoriums where the balcony is located. Other projects include a ticket booth at the entrance, an art-deco concession stand and bar, and a backstage dressing room and green room space with bathrooms for VIP guests. One of the most exciting additions is a rooftop bar with an elevator, reception space, an outdoor screen with a 360-degree view of the city.
To learn more about the theatre's history, and Christopher Escobar's big plans for Atlanta's only independently run cinema, check out this AJC article: https://www.ajc.com/life/radiotvtalk-blog/can-plaza-theatre-with-its-rich-past-carve-out-a-solid-future/BOI3W7YRFFGHJPXOGTCLLMENJE/.
MORE ABOUT THE PLAZA & THE PLAZA THEATRE FOUNDATION
Since 1939, the plaza theatre has been both a classic art-deco landmark and a cornerstone of the poncey-highland community in Atlanta, GA. Designed by architect George Harwell bond, it is the last cinema of its kind in Atlanta, as well as the oldest continuously operating locally-owned cinema in the city. the foremost priority of the plaza theatre foundation is to restore, preserve and share Atlanta's historic plaza theatre for the artistic, educational, and charitable benefit of its community. It achieves this purpose by encouraging and promoting the activities of the plaza theater. It also raises funds to enhance the space by restoration and renovations and supplement the operation expenses when necessary. The foundation networks with local and student filmmakers to provide the unique opportunity for them to showcase their films in front of a live audience at a working, established movie theater.
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Plaza Theatre Foundation, Inc.
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