The Warner movie screen was destroyed by vandals while the building transferred ownership in the early 1980’s. There presently is no screen, however, there are plans to install new projection equipment and a screen in the future. Capacity is 1700 seats, with an art deco design. The building was built for Jack Warner, Warner Bros Studios, in 1930-31. Interior design was done by Rambusch, then, of NYC. The theatre complex continues to expand and now comprises three separate buildings. The Mertz Building is currently partial retail while the second floor is being converted to arts education. The Quality Building accross the street contains a Studio Theatre of approx 80 seats while the second floor houses a full production costume shop operation. Plans are currently in the design stage for expanding the stage house to add additional depth, full fly, steel counterweight system, and to connect to the Mertz building. At this particular time, a pit lift is in the process of being installed which will add greater flexibility to the venue.
The Warner movie screen was destroyed by vandals while the building transferred ownership in the early 1980’s. There presently is no screen, however, there are plans to install new projection equipment and a screen in the future. Capacity is 1700 seats, with an art deco design. The building was built for Jack Warner, Warner Bros Studios, in 1930-31. Interior design was done by Rambusch, then, of NYC. The theatre complex continues to expand and now comprises three separate buildings. The Mertz Building is currently partial retail while the second floor is being converted to arts education. The Quality Building accross the street contains a Studio Theatre of approx 80 seats while the second floor houses a full production costume shop operation. Plans are currently in the design stage for expanding the stage house to add additional depth, full fly, steel counterweight system, and to connect to the Mertz building. At this particular time, a pit lift is in the process of being installed which will add greater flexibility to the venue.