RENT THE IMPERIAL

The Imperial Theatre was constructed in 1917 and opened in 1918 hosting silent movies and vaudeville performances. The Imperial was designed by G. Lloyd Preacher and noted theater architect C.K. Howell of Richmond, Virginia. It is built in Edwardian style with Sullivanesque overtones. Since being saved from demolition in 1985 the Imperial has served as an entertainment venue for the community featuring plays and musicals produced by local groups as well as ballet and film festivals. Due in large part to the Morris Museum of Art selecting the Imperial as the preferred location for their widely popular Southern Soul and Song music series for 21 years, the theatre has hosted concerts with nationally and internationally popular bluegrass, gospel, Texas-swing, Americana, Rock and Roll, electronic and “New grass” acts.

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The Imperial seats 845 patrons consisting of an orchestra section, 12 box-seats, a mezzanine, and a first and second Balcony section. There are 2 concession areas which serve snacks, soft drinks, beer, wine and mixed drinks. There are 2 chorus dressing room and 4 private dressing rooms. A larger space on the second floor in the front of the building, which is known as the Western Union Room is available as overflow dressing room space, when necessary. The Imperial hosts a state-of-the-art sound system and features an array of lighting equipment including 2 follow-spots.

  For information about renting the historic Imperial Theatre contact Charles Scavullo, Executive Director, charles@imperialtheatre.com or 706-722-8932 and 706-564-6656 ©.