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89 LUC A S T H E AT RE Arthur Lucas and architect C.K. Howell opened the Lucas Theatre in December 19 21. In 1986, a group of Savannah citizens pooled their resources to purchase the building and began a $12 million restoration. The theatre reopened in 2000. LucasTheatre.com 32 Abercorn St., Savannah, GA 31401 | 912.525.5040 KHughes@scad.edu T RUS T E E S T H E AT E R The Weis Theater was built in the midst of the post- World War II construction boom. The theater held the distinction of having one of the largest movie screens in the South and was the first theater in the Southeast to be built with air conditioning adjustable to the needs of the audience. The structure reopened as Trustees Theater May 9, 1998. (1500 Theater) TrusteesTheater.com 216 E. Broughton St., Savannah, GA 31401 | 912.525.5053 CRouthier@scad.edu SAVA N N A H T H E AT RE Designed and constructed by noted architect William Jay, the theatre has undergone several facelifts due to disasterous fires in its 200-year history. Its current Art Deco style is a reflection of its most recent remodel after a 1948 fire. Today, the Savannah Theatre is home to a cast of professional players who perform a regular rotation of six shows per year. (525 Theater) SavannahTheatre.com 222 Bull St., Savannah, GA 31401 Christina Lopez | 912.233.7764 christina@savannahtheatre.com M E TA L B U I LD I N G AT T RUS T E E S' G A RD E N The restored historic Metal Building at Trustees' Garden is 8,000 square feet of event space that features state of the art acoustics and lighting. This multi-use venue can be combined with a 2,000 square foot "Annex" indoor and outdoor plaza/amphitheater space that offers seating to accommodate as many as 1,000 attendees for performances. TrusteesGarden.com 10 East Broad Street, Savannah, GA 31401 | 912.233.8938 mcortez@trusteesgarden.com T H E AT E R S

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