Record #:

1588

Author(s):

Humphries, Tara L.

Abstract:

Community leaders have begun to recognize the value of historic theaters as catalysts for downtown revitalization, and have commissioned renovation projects to restore these theaters. Humphries features three theaters in Durham, Goldsboro, and Wilson.

Source:

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 44 Issue 5, May 1994, p10-11, il, por

Subject(s):

Theaters--Conservation and restoration; Theaters--Durham; Theaters--Goldsboro; Theaters--Wilson

Record #:

1935

Author(s):

Burtman, Bob

Abstract:

After a promising opening, the newly restored Carolina Theatre in Durham had problems, including personnel and program cutbacks, departure of key people, and underestimated revenues. Boosters feel this is all past now, and the theater will rebound.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 38, Sept 1994, p21, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Theaters--Durham; Carolina Theatre (Durham)

Record #:

9096

Author(s):

Stein, Megan

Abstract:

Durham's Carolina Theatre, the last remaining historic theatre in the county, opened in 1926. It will close in May 2007 for much needed repairs which include resealing the leaky roof, replacing the out-of-date HVAC system, upgrading the dimmer system. The city of Durham is funding the repairs.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 22, May 2007, p34, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Theaters--Durham; Carolina Theatre (Durham)

Record #:

28089

Author(s):

Fellerath, David

Abstract:

The Murphey School auditorium has been renovated and is now the home of the Burning Coal theater group. The group raised 1.2 million dollars to renovate the school. The space is the most attractive and versatile private art space in the city and can accommodate more patrons than the other local companies. The Murphy School sits on the edge between Raleigh’s black and white communities and Burning Coal is excited at the prospect of bringing the two groups together through theater.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 2, January 2008, p17, 21 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Theaters--Durham; Theaters--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area; Theater--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area; School buildings--Remodeling for other uses

Record #:

28797

Author(s):

Woods, Byron

Abstract:

Common Ground Theatre in Durham opened in 2005 to serve itinerant artists and companies who cannot afford to buy a place to stage their works. Common Ground recently closed and other independent theaters may be lost as well. Artists are now trying to understand what causes these venues to lose viability.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 33 Issue 49, Dec 2016, p12-14, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Theatrical companies; Theaters--Durham