Our History
History of the Alexander City Theatre II
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Lakeside Players
In the summer of 1986 Alexander City Arts, Inc., funded a musical production of “Oklahoma.” It was a huge success, filling the local community college auditorium for three performances. On April 19, 1988, some members of Alexander City Arts, as well as others in the community, met, elected a president, formed committees and set out to present plays. These amateur actors performed four plays annually for 10 years. They were known as the Lakeside Players.
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Economic Change
But when the city’s largest employer moved to Atlanta, cutting more than 6,000 jobs in a city of 15,000, the Lakeside Players faded in the subsequent economic downturn.
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Formation of ACT II
apply for grants
fundraise
found a community chorus
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Search for a Permanent Venue
Early on, the group sought a permanent home in downtown Alexander City. They found one suitable building – the Bama Theater, owned by the City of Alexander City – but at the time, the old movie house was under lease as a gymnastics center. As it happened, a month or so later, the facility became available.
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Naming of the Facility