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Troy University Montgomery
The
Davis Theatre for the
Performing Arts
A Little About the Theatre. The Davis Theatre originally opened on January 25, 1930 as a “Movie Palace” and Vaudeville house. Known for decades as The Paramount Theatre, countless numbers of patrons not only enjoyed movies and shows in the palace, but many couples enjoyed their first date, first kiss or marriage proposal here. There were a number of weddings held on the Paramount’s stage! After closing in 1976 (ironically the last feature was Gone With the Wind), the theatre was purchased by Troy State University, renovated and reopened in 1983 as The Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts, named for the late Tine W. Davis and his wife Eunice, the major contributors to the restoration effort. How Can We Help You? The Davis Theatre is a fully-equipped, professional rental theatre. The types of events we are able to handle is very wide-ranging. Having a church cantata and need a larger space? Is your school putting on a play? Dance recital? Seminar for your employees? Awards program? Induction ceremony? Graduation? Gospel concert? Band Concert? Beauty pageant? Fashion show? No problem! The theatre is located in the heart of historic downtown Montgomery on the campus of Troy University Montgomery and seats 1200 patrons in deeply padded velour seats. We offer an on-site inventory of 100 lighting instruments. Our sound system is fully state-of-the-art digital with a 40 channel Crest board. Lecterns, microphones, tele-conferencing capabilities, video projection equipment, folding chairs, tables — we have practically everything you need for your event (except your scenery and costumes). Who Are Some of our Clients? Our list of “regulars” is one of which we are very proud. We are considered the Home for such local favorites as the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra, the Montgomery Ballet and the Alabama Dance Theatre. These groups provide our area with enriching cultural performances. Some of our many other clients are: Alabama State Council on the Arts, State Bar Association, Montgomery Youth Orchestra, National Teenager Pageant, Coca-Cola, Arts Council of Montgomery, Janice Capilouto Center for the Deaf, The Baptist Hospital Foundation, Nat King Cole Society, local dance schools, churches, touring children’s productions, local promoters, and many more! How Can Your Organization Book the Theatre? If you’d like to look at holding your organization’s event in the theatre, it can be started with a simple phone call. We will ask for a few details to help you reserve your date, work out all arrangements with you and send you a contract. Our staff will be happy to help you in any way possible. We are committed to assist in making your event a grand success! Technical information, complete history, events upcoming, and other items about the theatre can be found back at our homepage. Call us today to begin planning a wonderful event for your organization in this intimate, nostalgic setting! Our office hours are Monday—Thursday 8:00AM—5:00PM and Friday 8:00AM — 12:00PM. Call us at (334) 241-9567, FAX us at (334) 241-9756 or e-mail us at The Davis Theatre.
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