Fall Newsletter 2007

BANQUET HALL PROGRESS

We started off with a bang and then we ran into problems. We had been at a complete standstill since February but have had all the problems resolved. Construction has begun on the new elevator shaft and is progressing quite nicely.

We are continuing to demolish the old rehearsal hall and that is going smoothly so when we complete the elevator we will be on the fast track to finish the inside of the room. We will let you know when we have a projected completion date.

NEW AIR CONDITIONING

The new state-of-the-art air conditioning, installed in January of 2007, is working fine and even on the very warmest days of 100+ degree temperatures the theatre stays a comfortable 74 degrees.

NEW CONSTRUCTION

In the back of the auditorium we have constructed a new handicapped seating area and a new production area. This new production area and handicapped seating looks good and is more functional than before.

SUMMER MOVIES

We regret to report that our summer film series was not well attended this year. In fact, this summer is only the second summer in 22 years that the theatre will lose money on the movies. If you remember, we allowed the public to suggest and vote on the films they would like to see. The new voting process went over big with lots of votes and lots of good suggestions. However, when the doors opened these voters did not attend. So, we will go back to the old selection process of patrons attending the last three movies writing down the titles they wish to see and we will allow the computer to select from there. One change is, you can go on line and suggest a film and we will place into the list with the other suggestions.

FALL LINE-UP OF LIVE EVENTS

• MUSIQU SOULCHILD September 8 – 8pm
• LUCINDA WILLIAMS September 22 – 8pm
• THE TEMPTATIONS September 23 – 7pm
• ANGIE STONE October 5 – 8pm
• KINGS of LEON October 10 – 7:30pm
• RYAN ADAMS October 15 – 8pm
• GOV’T MULE October 21
• BEN HARPER October 28 – 8pm
• BRIAN REGAN November 10 – 8pm
• NICKEL CREEK November 11 – 7:30pm
• KELLER WILLIAMS November 17 – 8pm
• JOHN PRINE December 14 – 8pm

Tickets for these shows are only available through Ticketmaster by call 715-6000 or by logging on to Ticketmaster.com. Tickets are also available at Publix. Tickets are ONLY available at the Alabama Theatre boxoffice 1½ hours before showtime.

CONTRIBUTIONS

The Alabama Theatre always needs contributions for many on going projects;

• *1624 YARDS OF WOOL CARPET
• *816 BALCONY SEATS
• *NEW LOBBY DRAPES
• *BACK STAGE IMPROVEMENTS
• *NEW AUDITORIUM SOUND SYSTEM
• *NEW COMPUTER LIGHTING BOARD

The total amount of these listed projects is $206,000 and this money will have to come from you the citizens of Birmingham that love the Alabama.

If you would like to give a balcony seat as a memorial or in honor of a family member or a loved one and have their name place on the seat as a lasting reminder you can contact the theatre office 205-252-2262 to do this. Each seat if $250 and is fully tax deductable.

HALOWEEN FILMS

As usual, we will have the Rocky Horror Picture Show on Friday, October 26 and the 1925 classic silent film The Phantom of the Opera, accompanied on the famous Alabama Theatre Mighty Wurlitzer Pipe Organ, on Saturday, October 27. Mark your calendar for these exciting dates.

SEE YOU AT THE ALABAMA!