Completing these projects will necessitate significant redesign that will bring our historic Theatre back, better than ever! Photo courtesy of Auburn State Theater 

AUBURN, CA (MPG) - At this stage of the ongoing Theatre Restoration process, Auburn State Theatre has a unique opportunity to reconfigure the building to better serve future generations. The temporary pause in use of the auditorium is an ideal time to execute long-planned upgrades to restrooms and accessibility. Completing these projects will necessitate significant redesign that will bring our historic Theatre back, better than ever!

Long-term area residents remember when the Theatre included a balcony. Discussions with our project manager and architect indicate that installing 2nd level seating is now an exciting possibility! If realized, a new mezzanine would allow for more seating, which in turn would allow Auburn State Theatre to present larger shows and more well-known artists to our community.

Auburn State Theatre has engaged respected industry consultants, TheatreDNA, to conduct a feasibility study for the potential expansion of the Theatre. TheatreDNA specializes in the planning and design of performance venues and has contributed to the development of over 350 performing arts facilities throughout the world. The feasibility study aims to provide guidance on Auburn State Theatre’s evolution in presenting the Arts, entertainment and cultural experiences, and to evaluate the viability of possible expansion. 

TheatreDNA has begun its work through interviews with local arts and civic leaders. Auburn State Theatre’s leadership has toured numerous arts venues and sought ideas from our non-profit peers in the League of Historic American Theatres.

Now, Auburn State Theatre wants to hear from you, our audience. Auburn State Theatre is always mindful that this beloved, 95-year-old community treasure is here because of, and for, YOU! Would you please take a few minutes to complete this online survey?

Here’s the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AuburnStateTheatre.

The link can also be found on Auburn State Theatre’s website: www.auburnstatetheatre.org.

If your friends, relatives, kids and grandkids enjoy live entertainment – concerts of all types, plays, musicals and talks – please share the link with them so that they can also have a say. Auburn State Theatre’s goal is to present “something for everyone.”

The results of this study will help Auburn State Theatre in making decisions affecting the future of our beautiful community Theatre. Thank you for being a part of Auburn State Theatre’s future, we appreciate you!