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Before-Auditorium

After-Auditorium

B efore-

Allendale Stage

After-Allendale Stage

Theatre of Youth40th Anniversary

Season2011-2012

Pinkalicious: TheMusical

September 16-October 16

Junie B. Jones inJingle Bells, Batman

Smells

December 2-December 18

Ben FranklinsApprentice

February 3-February 12

A Wrinkle in TimeMarch 23-April 1

Charlottes WebMay 11-June 3

For more information aboutthese productions, Theatre of

Youth andThe Allendale Theatre, visit

www.theatreofyouth.org

THE HISTORICALLENDALE THEATRE
http://www.theatreofyouth.org/http://www.theatreofyouth.org/


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HOME OFTHEATRE OF YOUTH

Buffalos only professionaltheatre company dedicated

to the enrichment of WNYchildren and families

203 Allen Street Buffalo, NY14201

(716) 884-4400www.theatreofyouth.org


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RESTORING THE HISTORIC

ALLENDALE THEATRE

One of Buffalos firstneighborhood theatres, the

Allendale was built in 1913 for$45,000 by clothing retailer LevinMichaels. The Neo-ClassicalRevival style theatre includedgold trimmed walls, leaded glasswindows and a stunning domedceiling with dozens of modernlight bulbs. At first, the popularmovie house specialized in silentfilms and photoplays of Broadwayproductions, with a custom-built

symphonic organ foraccompaniment. In 1919, theowner added a lavish prosceniumstage and dressing rooms thatattracted the Buffalo Players (alocal theatre group includingmembers of the Knox, Schoellkopfand other prominent families), aswell as national acts such as theBarrymore brothers and W.C.Fields.

The years were not kind to theAllendale Theatre. Fortunately,the Allentown Association saved itfrom certain demolition. Thequestions were: now that thebuilding was saved, who wouldrestore it and what would itsfunction be? In 1986, Theatre of Youth (TOY) entered into apartnership with the City ofBuffalo to raise funds and

renovate the theatre for itspermanent home.

The Allendale renovationcombined sensitivity to historicpreservation, a challenginginterior design, a uniquecollaboration between thedisciplines of architecture andtheatre, and an opportunity topromote neighborhoodrevitalization. Historic elementssuch as the interior decorativepilasters, plaster moldings,domed ceiling and the exteriorneoclassic faade have beenrepaired and restored. Thetheatre is equipped with aproscenium stage, fly and wingspace, a sound and lightingsystem, dressing rooms,rehearsal space, and seating for469 people. The intention of therenovation was to honor thebuildings past while assuring itsusefulness in the future.

The $3.5 million project took 13years to complete. Theatre of

Youth opened the Allendale onDecember 5, 1999 with aproduction ofVoyage of theDragonfly. Since that time,over 500,000 children, alongwith their parents and teachers,have passed through thesehistoric doors to experience liveprofessional theatre.

Future Allendale TheatreProjects

Restoration of the historicmarquee

Restoration of the Dome &Ceiling

Your support of these projectswould be greatly appreciated.Contact Robert Brunschmid,

Managing Directorat 716.884.4400 x 308 or

[email protected]

Quick Facts about Theatre ofYouth

TOY, founded in 1972,engages young people
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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through relevant, child-centered, andprofessionally-producedlive theatre programs thatstimulate the imaginationand nurture the creativespirit.

TOY raised $3.5 million torenovate the historicAllendale Theatre which re-opened in Dec. 1999

Over 500,000 children haveseen live theatre at TOYsince 2000

TOY produces five literary-

based productions and twohealth & wellnessproductions each year

TOY earns over 60% of itsyearly revenue from ticketsales

TOY employs over 60artists and businessprofessionals in WNY

TOY has a volunteer baseof over 150 young peopleand adults

TOY operates a TheatreClasses & Workshops thatexpanded to a year-roundprogram in 2010

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