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A little history of 324 Broad Street ... It was once Yanuzzi’s, a clothing store for men and women and a staple of Broad Street business. For twelve years it stood empty and dark … until artist and entrepreneur Ron Nogar looked at the building and envisioned what it could be, a place where art could grow. For two years Ron worked on the building. With his artist’s eye, his talent and vision, he created the venue you see today. With the amazing changes hidden away behind covered windows, Ron gradually began to allow people to see it. John Koons, with a background in musical theatre, arranged with Ron to produce Nunsense. It ran, sold out, for most of the summer of 2003. The next production was Jerry Herman's Dear World, an artistic success in every sense. Sadly, the theatre went dark for nearly a year. But, fate smiled on the theatre when Waverly's 150th Committee chose to end the year's celebration with a theatrical production. In 2004, Michael Arcesi agreed to put on a version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. The show brought life back to the theatre, won rave reviews and rekindled interest in this unique Waverly treasure. Since then, the stage has seen films, concerts, lectures and presentations as well as over 25 theatrical productions. Along with the 60-seat theatre, with its light board, sound board, VHS and DVD capabilities, the theatre now houses an art gallery and dance space, office and studios on the second floors of the joined buildings, and an apartment and, eventually, stage rehearsal space on the third floors. It’s amazing what has become of one man’s dream when the energy and support of his community sustains it. Join us for a future in the arts! |
| Last Updated on Friday, 07 August 2009 12:18 |



