State Theatre of Ithaca Season Program Spring 2019

SPRING

2019

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SPRING 2019 Season-At-A-Glance

STATE THEATRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT: Rob Gearhart VICE PRESIDENT: Fred Bonn

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STEVEN WRIGHT FRI-SUN 2/15-17 RUNNING TO PLACES: NEWSIES THURS 2/28 BOB WEIR & WOLF BROS SAT 2/9

SECRETARY: Ethan Ash

FRI 3/1

TREASURER: Kim Yeoh

WEDS 3/13

PAST PRESIDENT: Chet Osadchey

THURS 3/14

DIRECTORS: Amy Dickinson Gary Ferguson Kathryn Foley Kristin Gutenberger John Guttridge Natalie E. Matychak Ellen McCollister Mack Travis Paul Velleman ••••••• EXCLUSIVE TALENT BUYER: DSP SHOWS •••••••

STATE THEATRE STAFF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Doug Levine DIRECTOR OF THEATRE OPERATIONS: Jean Hubbell DIRECTOR OF MARKETING: Casey Martin AUDIENCE SERVICES MANAGER: Rachel Grant PRODUCTION MANAGER: Rob Natoli BOX OFFICE ASSOCIATE: Kristen Avery BACK OF HOUSE SUPERVISOR: Bob Andrews BACK OF HOUSE ASSOCIATE: David Santos BACK OF HOUSE ASSOCIATE: John Villegas •••••••

LAURA INGALLS WILDER WALK THE MOON

YOU'RE ON VINCE STAPLES SMILE CAMERA TOUR BINGHAMTON PHILHARMONIC:

CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR

SUN 3/17

PUNCH BROTHERS INDIGO GIRLS THE UGLY DUCKLING

SAT 3/30

ITHACA BALLET PRESENTS

SAT 3/16

THURS 4/4

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

BLACKBERRY SMOKE

FRI 4/5

AMERICAN GET THE LED OUT :THE LED ZEPPELIN

SAT 4/13

THE GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATS

TUES 4/16 SUN 4/28 WED

KRIS KRISTOFFERSON GALUMPHA

6/5 ST. PAUL & THE BROKEN BONES

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The information in this program is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing. We apologize for any errors or omissions.

Supporting the Arts SINCE 1953

WE ARE PROUD TO HELP THE ARTS IN OUR COMMUNITY TAKE CENTER STAGE! Through our sponsorship of the CFCU Community Credit Union/Gateway Commons Community Series at the State Theatre, we hope to enrich and transform generations and communities.

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Welcome To The

State Theatre of Ithaca’s 90th Season!

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hank you for choosing to spend your time with us today. Since Opening Night on December 6, 1928, when the theatre promised “21 Peppy, Snappy Entertainers” with Paul Tremaine and his Aristocrats of Modern Music, The State Theatre’s iconic neon blade and marquee have illuminated the evening darkness of downtown Ithaca for 90 years, acting like a beacon for locals, students, and tourists coming together for an evening of live entertainment. Although admission no longer costs 50 cents, The State Theatre continues to enrich the cultural life of the Finger Lakes region as an historic venue for diverse programming.

State Theatre of Ithaca, Inc. is the nonprofit organization that operates Tompkins County’s premier venue for live entertainment. The 1,600 seat historic theatre hosts more than 80 events a year ranging from concerts and comedians to classic movies and beyond. Over the course of one season, more than 50,000 people will pass through these doors and over forty-percent of our patrons travel from outside Tompkins County to be here. Patrons attending State Theatre events generate millions of dollars each year for Ithaca’s local economy. They are shopping on The Commons, having dinner at local restaurants, going out for drinks after the show, and staying at our hotels, Inns, Bed & Breakfasts, and possibly even your Air B&B. As you leaf through these pages, please take note of the local businesses that support this theatre with their ads and sponsorships. When you patronize them, let them know how much you appreciate their support of The State Theatre of Ithaca.

Like almost every other historic theater, the cost of running and maintaining The State is not covered by ticket sales. Please consider making a gift to The State Theatre and help ensure that it remains a vital fixture in Tompkins County’s arts landscape. All gifts are tax-deductible. With continued community support, The State Theatre will thrive for another 90 years. To make a donation, simply visit: https://www.stateofithaca.org/support/ As always, if your visit could be improved in any way, please let an usher, staff member, or a member of our security team know as soon as possible.

Our first goal is to provide a safe and pleasant experience while enriching your life through the arts.

Enjoy the show and thanks again for being here.

Doug Levine Executive Director

Greetings and welcome to the 2018/19 Season at the State Theatre of Ithaca!

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his season, more than ever, it is with tremendous excitement that DSP Shows proudly welcomes you to the State Theatre of Ithaca!

Whether you’re a newcomer to the area or a longtime patron, we are thrilled to have you here with us for the theatre’s 90th Season!

90. That’s an incredible feat for any business let alone one as volatile as a performing arts theatre.

And this one has certainly had its fair share of ups and downs in the near century of existence.

Booking this venue is nearer and dearer to my heart than anything else we do here at DSP. Twelve years ago this building was in great despair and on the verge of going dark forever. But we have proven that amazing shows and amazing supporters can make any dream a reality. It’s been such an accomplishment for our city that I was even asked to make its resurrection the focus of a Ted talk a few years back.

Countless groups are responsible for keeping the State Theatre of Ithaca alive, and although they are major pieces to this puzzle, we believe that the most important and crucial aspect to this successful building is YOU! As patrons who frequent as many shows possible, you are the heart and soul of this special venue. And by also supporting all the aspects of the Ithaca music scene whether it be the other venues in and around town, summer concert series or festivals throughout the region, we continue to grow as a world class destination for live entertainment. And it is only through your continued patronage that you’ve helped us solidify Ithaca on the touring map for so many incredible artists, like the ones coming to us this fall and beyond.

And what a lineup we have in store for this 90th season so far! From the legendary Joan Baez, who will be starting her final tour right here at the State, to pop-rock favorites like OK GO and Lake Street Dive to the amazing family productions we’ve planned for the State season, there’s truly something for everyone here at the State. If you’re interested to hear more about what’s coming through the theatre this fall, head to our website at dspshows.com and check us out on social media! Don’t forget to spread the word to your out of town friends and family as well!

This is YOUR State Theatre. Own it. And tell people how much you love it, so we can keep this Theatre alive for another 90 amazing years!

All the best, Dan Smalls Exclusive Talent Buyer

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LAURA INGALLS WILDER SUNDAY

JAN. 27 —2019— 3:00PM

Laura and her family travel across America in search of a place they can call home. Facing obstacles such as scarlet fever and eviction from their land, their pioneering spirit and family bonds are tested but never broken. This uplifting story of one of America’s most beloved authors comes to life in one of ArtsPower’s most popular musicals.

95X AND DSP SHOWS PRESENTS

WALK THE MOON MONDAY

JAN. 28 —2019— 8:00PM

Spirited and quirky Cincinnati, Ohiobased indie rockers Walk the Moon formed in the late 2000s around the talents of Nicholas Petricca, Kevin Ray, Sean Waugaman, and Eli Maiman.

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Feel free to obsess over every detail of your trip, but let us obsess over you once you arrive. Each room comes with refigerator, microwave, Kuerig ®and high-speed internet. We also have Kilpatrick’s Publick House located on the main level serving lunch and dinner for congregating or evening room service for hibernating. So come visit soon. The stage is set for a great stay!

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HOUSE

RULES No outside food or beverages are permitted in the theatre. Empty bottles/containers are allowed and the theatre has a water fountain.

Smoking is NOT permitted in any public buildings in New York State. This includes the use of Electronic Cigarettes Latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable break during the performance.

Mobile telephones and electronic devices are to be turned off during all performances.

Photography, video cameras and audio recorders will not be permitted without the consent of the promoter. Please leave these devices at home or in your car.

No animals are allowed inside the theatre unless they are Service Animals.

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For shows that do allow Re-Entry, please present your ticket stub when re-entering the theatre.

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DSP SHOWS PRESENTS

STEVEN WRIGHT SATURDAY

FEB. 9 —2019— 8:00PM

Academy Award winner Steven Wright is a prototype comedian that many others continually try to follow. One of four children, Wright was raised in Burlington, MA. Upon graduating from Emerson College and holding a bevy of odd jobs, Steven attended an “open mike” audition and became a regular performer at Ding Ho’s Comedy Club and Chinese Restaurant in Cambridge, MA. Steven is a regular guest with Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers.

DSP SHOWS PRESENTS

BOB WEIR & WOLF BROS THURSDAY

FEB. 28 —2019— 8:00PM

Bob Weir, rhythm and lead for the Grateful Dead, Dead & Company and Ratdog, has announced a new trio that will be touring this spring “exploring the songs of the Grateful Dead” featuring the bass of legendary producer Don Was and drums from frequent Weir contributor, Jay Lane.

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DSP SHOWS PRESENTS

VINCE STAPLES YOU’RE ON CAMERA TOUR FRIDAY

MARCH 1 —2019— 9:00PM

Recording artist Vince Staples has come a long way from his trying upbringing in Long Beach, California’s Ramona Park neighborhood. Releasing his critically acclaimed debut Summertime ’06 album in 2015, the then twenty-year-old saw his life turned right side up, going from being nearly trapped to having what appeared to be complete freedom.

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CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR WEDNESDAY

MAR. 13 —2019— 7:30TPM

Classical Mystery Tour is a tribute band earning national acclaim for its uncanny, spot-on reproduction of the Beatles’ sound! Featuring over thirty originals made famous by the world’s greatest rock group- and backed by the Binghamton Philharmonic - the Classical Mystery Tour is coming to take you away!

Next Up…Expanding Our Lobby!

The State Theatre of Ithaca plans to expand and enhance the lobby of the State Theatre by opening access through the common wall shared with the current box office at 105 West State Street. This renovation will provide increased concession and bar sales, a meeting space, and expanded special event space. We hope to maximize opportunities to provide services for and collect revenue from the thousands of patrons who pass through our doors annually. The renovation will make three openings from the State Theatre itself to allow access by patrons—two in the lobby on either side of the historic fireplace, and one at the back of the stage house. This will clear away the concessions counters that currently impede traffic flow and will open the view of the fireplace, which is an important architectural feature of the lobby.

PROJECT GOALS: • Improve the overall patron experience at The State Theatre of Ithaca.

• Provide an enhanced patron experience with an inviting new ticket counter, concession area, bar, and additional seating.

• Provide increased accessibility, including an ADA accessible bathroom at lobby level and improved accessibility into the Theatre.

• Minimize current noise and congestion in the lobby and back of the The atre, by moving the current beer & wine location during shows.

• Increase concession and bar sales.

• Create a new space for artist merchandise sales, removing it from the middle of the lobby where it creates a lot of congestion.

• Provide a venue for before/after show gatherings and other private events.

• Expand possibilities for other non-show related events like conferences, weddings, etc., providing an additional revenue opportunity.

These are inital designs and are subject to change!

For Questions about this project, please contact: Doug Levine, doug@stateofithaca.com; (607)277-8283

DSP SHOWS PRESENTS

PUNCH BROTHERS THURSDAY

MARCH 14 —2019— 8:00PM

Eclectic roots band Punch Brothers plays an innovative mix of contemporary bluegrass, rock, classical, and jazz.

DSP SHOWS PRESENTS

INDIGO GIRLS SATURDAY

MARCH 16 —2019— 8:00PM

With Special Guest Grace Stumberg.

T he Indigo Girls are among the most enduring musical outfits to emerge from the late-’80s female singer/songwriter scene and to a lesser degree the later iteration of the Athens, Georgia scene that birthed R.E.M., Love Tractor, and Widespread Panic.

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THE UGLY DUCKLING SUNDAY

MAR. 17 —2019— 3:00PM

Of the five eggs in Mother Duck’s nest, one is the largest and last to hatch.

Bigger and paler than the others, this last hatchling is treated as an outsider

by Mother Duck and her ducklings. He may be the best swimmer of the brood, but this alone is not enough to ensure his acceptance.

DSP SHOWS PRESENTS

BLACKBERRY SMOKE BREAK IT DOWN TOUR THURSDAY

APRIL 4 —2019— 8:00PM

Since emerging from Atlanta in the early ‘00s, the quintet—vocalist/ lead guitarist Charlie Starr, guitarist/ vocalist Paul Jackson, bassist/vocalist Richard Turner, drummer Brit Turner and keyboardist Brandon Still—has become known for a singular sound indebted to classic rock, blues, country and folk.

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RAGTIME

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VIOLET

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AMERICAN GET THE LED OUT THE LED ZEPPELIN FRIDAY

APRIL 5 —2019— 8:00PM

From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) have captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live, like you’ve never heard before.

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APRIL 13 —2019— 7:00PM

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DID YOU KNOW? Artists love it for its intimacy. Audiences love it for its ambience.

What do YOU love about the State Theatre?

State Theatre of Ithaca, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the stewardship and management of the historic State Theatre. The State Theatre first opened its doors in 1928 hosting vaudeville shows including dance, comedy, and singing, interspersed with newsreels, cartoons, and short-subject silent films. 90 years later, The State continues to host a broad array of performers and talent, including rock bands, comedians, jazz musicians, film, flamenco, country, and children’s performers.

Each year, over 50,000 patrons come to The State Theatre to enjoy live performances, movies, and other special events. Unfortunately, ticket sales alone do not fully cover our operating costs, so we rely on foundations, corporations and individuals like you to meet our additional annual needs.

This support enables us to bring a diverse selection of quality performances to downtown Ithaca, provides excellent community engagement and helps us create a vibrant destination for entertainment, business and living. Make a tax-deductible gift today and take pride in supporting this significant How Your Statecommunity Theatre ofasset.

Ithaca is Funded OUTSIDE PROMOTERS

It might surprise you to learn that the great concerts brought to you by outside promoters only represent a small portion of our revenue.

TENANTS

Rental revenue from several non-theatre properties located in downtown Ithaca.

FUNDRAISING Forty-one percent

of the State Theatre’s operating budget comes from grants, sponsors and donations! This is actually less than many other historic community theaters.

COMMUNITY RENTALS

You can rent the State Theatre too!

Five percent of our operating revenue comes from community members who rent the theatre for their events (e.g. Ithaca Ballet)

STATE THEATRE EVENTS

Ticket sales and show sponsorships from State Theatre Presented events including our Family, Community, and Classic Movie Series generate 25% of our revenue.

CONCESSIONS

Popcorn sales? Yep. Ten percent of our revenue comes from concessions - a number we are trying to grow.

Thank you for your support!

http://www.stateofithaca.org/support/ Every donation, whatever its size, is vital–and very much appreciated.

Thank you for your consideration.

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DSP SHOWS PRESENTS

KRIS KRISTOFFERSON TUESDAY

APRIL 16 —2019— 8:00PM

Kristoffer Kristofferson is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and actor.

He wrote and recorded the songs “Me and Bobby McGee”, “For the Good Times”, “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down”, and “Help Me Make It Through the Night”.

GALUMPHA SUNDAY

APRIL 28 —2019— 3:00PM

Combining stunning acrobatics, striking visual effects, physical comedy and inventive choreography, Galumpha brings to life a world of imagination, beauty, muscle and merriment. The three performers create a sensory feast of images ranging from the ridiculous to the sublime, drawn together into a seamless whole, consistently bringing audiences to their feet.

Celebrating our 42nd Season

Orchestral Series

Acclaimed soloists including Miri Yampolsky, Steven Mauk, Christina Bouey, Steven Doane, and more!

Music Series

Chamber Diverse music ranging from Haydn and Beethoven to Milhaud and Diane Jones Concert & Storytime Series

Family With a chance for kids to try out the instruments!

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DSP SHOWS PRESENTS

ST. PAUL & THE BROKEN BONES WEDNESDAY

JUNE 5 —2019— 8:00PM

With Special Guest: Tank and the Bangas A tight ensemble with a gospel-tinged, retro-soul sound complete with horns and a dynamic lead singer in Paul Janeway, Birmingham, Alabama’s St. Paul & the Broken Bones’ stirring live shows quickly garnered them a fan following when the band began performing publicly in 2012.

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VOLUNTEERS

Thanks to our volunteers, for their support last season. Below is our list of dedicated community members. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please contact Rachel Grant at RachelASM@stateofithaca.com or 607-277-8283 ext. 803.

Allen Minksy Amy Bartimer Amy Panek Andy Boehm Aron Gutman Barbara Horton Barbara Raab Bernie Heath Betty Windstein Bunny Demember Catherine Colgan Catherine Layton Chris Devenpeck Chris Jolluck Chuck Kroll Connie O'Brien Dan Brewton Dan Klein Darius Preikstas David Hopkins Diane Olden Diane Stone Dick Crepeau Donna Catone Edna Brown Erin Caruth Fullis Conroy Gene Lovelace Greg Wooster Gretchen Hildreth

Gwyneth Lymberis Hank Faber Hillary Creedon Holly Gump Jack Katz Jack Vanderzee Jan Schwartzberg Janice Frossard Jason Wilson Jim Groves Jim Holahan Jim Perkins Joan Jedele Joni Spielholz Joanne Trutko Joe McMahon Joe Wetmore Judy Groves Juice Thomasson Jules Hojnowski Kaile Tsapis Karen Edelstein Kate Dickin Kate O'Neal Kathy Chapman Kathy Duell Kathy Earnest-Koons Keith McCafferty Kelly Johnson Laurel Matsudaira

Leslie Kinsland Liane Fitzgerald Lisa Todzia Linda Hoisington Liza Burger Lori Abbott Lori Conger Lynn Moshen Marek Przezdziecki Mary Bacharach Melody Johnson Meredith Conroy Mike Greene Mike Mann Mike Stanely Miriam Epstein Nancy Cusumano Pennee Barresi Penny Turco Rebecca Elgie Rebecca Plante Rhonda Poyer Rick Rogers Ronald Liso Sandra Kisner Terry Greer Vilasini Mills Vivian Lorenzo Wendy Gilmore-Fitzgerald Wendy Lyon

The State Theatre would like to extend a very special thanks to Cynthia and Leslie Kinsland for once again donating the use of their grand piano for the 2018-2019 season.

It has graced our stage for the past 13 seasons.

Annual support for The State Theatre is funded in part through the City of Ithaca’s Community Development Block Grant Program.

Additional assistance is provided through the Tompkins County Tourism Program and the Community Arts Partnership.

STATE THEATRE

POLICIES BOX OFFICE: (607) 277-8283

Our tickets are sold through the State Theatre Box Office located at 105 West State St/MLK Jr St., and Online at www.stateofithaca.com.

STATE THEATRE BOX OFFICE HOURS

• Wednesday through Friday 10 am to 5 pm • Saturday 11 am to 4pm • On Sunday, Monday and Tuesday performance days, The State Theatre Box Office opens two hours before doors open, and will remain open until one hour past curtain.

• Group sales are sold through The State Theatre Box Office at (607) 277-8283

BOX OFFICE POLICIES

When the Box Office receives your order, you will be assigned the seats you’ve chosen or the next best, unless you specify otherwise. Tickets will be mailed, unless the performance is less than 10 days away, in which case they will be held in paid reservations (will call). When you receive your tickets, check them carefully and let us know immediately if you have any concerns.

EVERY PERSON, REGARDLESS OF AGE, MUST HAVE A TICKET TO BE ADMITTED TO A PERFORMANCE. THERE CAN BE NO EXCEPTIONS NO REFUNDS

The only circumstance when a refund for tickets or ticket processing fees will be allowed is when The State Theatre cancels a performance.

EXCHANGES

State Theatre Members may exchange their tickets for another event provided they do so within 48 hours of the event. There can be no exchanges the day of the show, and no exchanges will be permitted for single ticket buyers. Exchanges must be of equal value or the buyer must pay the difference for a higher ticket price exchange.

Exchanges for tickets of a lesser value are not eligible for a refund of the difference.

LOST TICKETS

GIFT CERTIFICATES

State Theatre gift certificates are available in any denomination and can be used for nearly all shows.

They’re not redeemable for concessions or alcohol.

They are available at the State Theatre Box Office.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

If a performance takes place, despite weather conditions, The State Theatre will not issue refunds to patrons who did not attend. When in doubt, call 607-277-8283 to confirm a performance.

LATE SEATING

Late seating of patrons is often disruptive to audience members seated on a timely basis. Therefore, patrons arriving late for a performance may be required to stand or sit in a pre-designated area of the theatre until intermission or until an appropriate break allows seating without disruption to the performance and our patrons.

SERVICES FOR THE DISABLED

Seating for the physically challenged (those not limited to a wheelchair) is available in all orchestra sections.

Wheelchair and companion seating is available in the right and left orchestra sections. Please specify wheelchair seating or describe any special needs when ordering your tickets. We currently are not able to provide audio description or sign interpretation for most events, however we can accommodate requests for small groups. Please call the theatre office for hearing or visually impaired requests.

THANK YOU FOR NOT SMOKING

New York State Law prohibits smoking in the theatre.

There is a designated smoking area outside of the theatre and clear of the entrances.

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Many organizations use The State Theatre to present entertainment, celebrate significant events, for business and social functions or for fundraising events. Please contact info@stateofithaca.com

The Box Office can reprint your tickets provided you have the credit card used for the purchase or the transaction information. Call us at 607-277-8283 to replace your lost tickets.

The State Theatre of Ithaca, Inc. would like to thank the City of Ithaca’s Community Development Block Grant Program for all of their generous support. Additionally, we are grateful for the assistance received from the Tompkins County Tourism Program, the Community Arts Partnership, and all of the wonderful donors who continue to make this dream a reality.

A BRIEFOFHISTORY THE STATE THEATRE A

s one of the region’s most significant and historic arts venues, The State Theatre of Ithaca is proud to commemorate its 90th anniversary with a celebration of local music and performers. The historic building has long served the community as a gathering place, dating back to its earliest days as a garage and car dealership.

Opening Act Less than a decade after the first Ford Model T rolled off the assembly line, The Ithaca Journal announced construction of an automobile garage at 107-119 W. State Street on June 8, 1915.

Although advertisements for the garage began appearing in November, construction was completed by end of December. The building’s architect, Henry N. Hinckley, had graduated from Cornell University’s College of Architecture only four years earlier. Born in Trumansburg, Hinckley would have a long career in Ithaca as a banker, city building commissioner, residential property manager, and antique collector.

His home at 410 E. Seneca Street became the Hinckley Foundation Museum after his death in 1969.

The fireproof garage was a two-story (plus basement) building of buff-colored brick with a copper front and large plate-glass windows. Built by the Ithaca Security Company, a mortgage and real estate firm, the building was called the Security Garage and leased to the Bovard Brothers, who advertised it as “all that the name implies” and “the most complete repair shop in Central New York.” In addition

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to offices and showrooms, the building also contained a machine shop, paint shop, and vulcanizing plant with an electric elevator to move vehicles between levels. A compressed air system for inflating tires was available both curbside and inside. With capacity for 200 cars, the garage sold brands like Overland, Willys-Knight, Oakland, KissleKar, Cole Eight, and Detroit Electric, bringing electric vehicles to Ithaca long before the introduction of charging stations and the Tesla Roadster. The vehicle repairs and sales were supplemented by a livery and taxicab service. The building also housed the Universal Motor Company sales room and service station for Ford automobiles, claiming that “a complete car can be built from parts in our stockroom.” By 1919, these businesses were replaced

by The Finger Lakes Garage, Inc., which sold Franklin, Overland, and Studebaker automobiles while advertising skilled mechanics and quick service.

The building was also used for community functions and meetings. It served as a polling place for the first district of Ithaca’s second ward, which now votes at the Greater Ithaca Activities Center. As early as February 1916, the Security Garage hosted an Ithaca Board of Commerce banquet. As possibly the building’s first major musical event, the banquet was followed by a performance of the Bakeshop Orchestra under the direction of S. H. Ayer, a Class of 1914 Cornellian who wrote the music and lyrics for the school song “Cornell Victorious.”

From Sales Floor to Stage The 1920s saw the growing popularity of large, ornate “movie palaces.” The era of silent films, such as those produced in Ithaca by Theodore and Leopold Wharton from 1914 to 1919, was transitioning to “talkies” following the popularity of The Jazz Singer in 1927. At the time, Ithacans could view movies at downtown theaters like the Lyceum, Crescent, and Strand.

In 1928, the Finger Lakes Garage relocated to 110 W. Green Street.

The State Street building was sold to Cornell Theaters, Inc., a group of Elmira investors who planned to open a new theater in Ithaca. The corporation was led

by Lewis Henry, a 1909 Cornell graduate who briefly served in the U.S. House of Representatives to fill a vacancy from 1922 to 1923.

After failing to win reelection, he returned to his legal career and business interests in Elmira. Henry joined with an associate at his law firm, Arthur F. McCann, a 1916 Cornell graduate and son of a noted Elmira judge. Henry and McCann also included experienced theater owners Harry and Benjamin Berinstein. Only two years earlier, the brothers had taken over management of a new theater in Elmira, today known as the Clemens Center. By 1928, they owned and operated seven theaters ranging across New York from Dunkirk to Elmira to Albany.

The conversion of the garage into a majestic theater was led by architect Victor Rigaumont, who had recently completed extensive renovations to what is now the Lucille Ball Little Theatre in Jamestown, NY. Rigaumont designed or renovated more than forty theaters throughout the northeast during his career, an enterprise that he called the “Gold Rush Theatre Building Business.” Some of Rigaumont’s remaining buildings include the Smith Opera House in Geneva, NY; Barrow Civic Theater in Franklin, PA; Erie Playhouse in Erie, PA; and Oaks Theater in Oakmont, PA. The construction was completed by a local firm

owned by Jes J. Dall, Jr., a Cornell classmate of McCann who constructed buildings throughout Cornell, Ithaca, and Cayuga Heights.

Although the garage’s exterior remained largely unchanged besides the addition of a marquee and ticket booth, Rigaumont transformed the interior with a mixture of Moorish, Renaissance Revival, and Collegiate Gothic styles. A steam shovel was used to excavate the orchestra pit and 150 tons of steel girders were removed from the building. Furnishings and equipment were provided by a number of local businesses. The Schumann baby grand piano came from Hickey’s Music Store and the neon sign from Flexlume Signs of Buffalo, both still in business today.

Ithaca’s Rothschild’s Department Store provided the seats. The organ, the largest ever provided to a theater by the Link Organ Company of Binghamton, cost approximately $26,000, had around 2,000 pipes, and used 20,000 feet of wiring. The Link Organ Company ceased production the following year, making it one of their last.

The new facility included 3,100 light bulbs, 2,012 letters for the marquee, 1,818 seats, 32 drop sets for vaudeville productions, and 8 dressing rooms.

The iconic neon sign outside with red letters and a green border, considered the largest in the Southern Tier at the time, was so unique that newspapers included scientific explanations of neon lighting, noting that it was “invented in Europe and is now used almost exclusively on Broadway.” Rigaumont also introduced elements of atmospheric theaters, a popular trend at the time. The ceiling was dotted with lights to simulate twinkling stars along with a cloud machine to add further ambiance. Constellations of the Zodiac completed the ceiling design.

Inspired by Ithaca’s “educational atmosphere,” Rigaumont incorporated collegiate symbolism throughout the interior. Along the left and right sides

of the stage are emblems representing the eight individual colleges of Cornell University (as of 1928), while directly above the stage are six shields for Navy, Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania, the Carnegie Institute of Technology (Rigaumont’s alma mater, now Carnegie Mellon University), Yale, and Army. Emblems representing the United States are on the left wall to the side of the stage, with emblems for Oxford University and two of its colleges on the right wall. The ceiling showcases emblems of over 60 other colleges and universities, with Cornell University’s emblem front and center. Windows throughout the building include stained glass designs depicting the insignia of Cornell fraternities and honor societies.

Curtains Up With opening night set for Thursday, December 6, 1928, workmen rushed to complete the renovations and interior decorations on time. The newly-hired general manager for the theater, Joseph Saperstein, arrived in Ithaca on the Saturday before opening, leaving his job as manager of Harmanus Bleecker Hall in Albany. Saperstein had started his theater career as a program boy at the Rand Opera House in Troy, NY, before owning a circuit of theaters in Connecticut and serving as president of the Theater Owners of Connecticut.

The Cornell Daily Sun dedicated five full pages to articles and advertisements about the State Theatre on opening day, with details on the design, construction, management, and performers. The paper’s editorial read: “To the new State Theater which is throwing wide its doors this evening, we open our hearts and our purse. Magnificent and splendid without a trace of garishness or tinsel, this stately dignified theater is easily Ithaca’s loveliest building.” Twenty Cornell students in tuxedos were hired as ushers. With doors opening at 6:00 p.m., tickets priced at 50 cents sold

out within the hour for the opening performance at 6:45 p.m.

The evening began with an organ recital by noted organist Harry Springer, followed by newsreels, and then remarks by Joseph F. Hickey, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce and founder of Hickey’s Music Center. Theater corporation president Lewis Henry gave remarks on behalf of the theater. The main event was Paul Tremaine and his Aristocrats of Modern Music, a dance band of 21 “peppy, snappy entertainers” described in advertisements as “rhythm running riot,” an avalanche of melody,” “syncosymphonic-syncopation,” and “something different every minute.” Tremaine’s ensemble had performed throughout the country, making a name for itself as jazz’s popularity grew. For the theater opening, they featured singers and dancers the Swift Sisters (Helen and Mary), Johnny Scott, and Ruth Ford. The live performance was followed by a showing of Show Girl, a silent comedy-drama film that had debuted in September. Based on a novel of the same name by J. P. McEvoy, the film starred Alice White as aspiring Broadway star Dixie Dugan.

With a second performance of the “gala bill” of live music and film scheduled for 9:00 p.m., crowds began to gather outside before the first show had finished, with one report noting that attendees “overflowed the sidewalk outside the theater and blocked traffic on West State Street.” The show was staged twice per night that Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, followed the next week by showings of West of Zanzibar, a silent film starring Lon Chaney as a vengeful magician and Lionel Barrymore as his rival.

Intermezzo Within two weeks of opening, crowds at The State Theatre were so common that an auxiliary box office had to be installed on State Street to cut down on delays. On January 20, 1929, six weeks after open-

ing, the first “sound motion picture” was shown.

Alias Jimmy Valentine, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s first partially talking film, led the way for films advertised later that year as “100% talking.” In March 1929, locals were treated to film footage of Cornell itself, with advertisements reading, “Hear and See Students Going to Class, Talk by Coach Jack Moakley, Boxing

By Students.” Recorded by Fox Movietone, the campus footage was incorporated into newsreels shown throughout the country. Perhaps the most unusual performance was by Mary the rhinoceros in May 1934, who toured the country promoting the film Tarzan and His Mate before ending up in a circus.

From its start, The State Theatre found ways to give back to the community, often hosting benefit shows featuring vaudeville, film, and music.

During the Great Depression, the theater worked with local organizations to host December benefits in support of unemployed Ithacans. In 1935, the theater hosted a charity event for families affected by the devastating local flood.

But as films grew in popularity, live performances and vaudeville entertainment were gradually phased out of the regular schedule.

Although The State Theatre was originally the only property owned by Cornell Theaters, Inc., the corporation acquired the Strand, Crescent, and Lyceum theaters in 1929.

In 1930, the Temple Theater was added and the Crescent was converted to a dance hall. Julius Berinstein, uncle of the Berinstein brothers who founded Cornell Theaters, became the new general manager and remained in the role for decades. The four downtown theaters were particularly popular with college students, and Cornellians of the mid-twentieth century fondly remember a time when the theaters could be identified by nicknames based on geographic distance from the campus: the near-near (Strand), farnear (Temple), near-far (State), and far-far (Ithaca).

In 1965, Cornell Theaters, Inc. completed a monopoly by acquiring the last independent theater in town, adding the Ithaca Theater to its portfolio of the Strand, Temple, and State downtown, as well as the Dryden

Drive-In and the Cinema near Triphammer Mall. But audiences were dwindling and the enormous State Theater rarely reached capacity. Four years later, just over forty years since the founding of the Cornell Theaters corporation, all six of their properties were leased to Panther Theater Corp. of New York City for $3.5 million.

In 1976, The State Theatre balcony was walled off to create a second screen. The first floor became State I and the second floor was billed as State II “under the stars and clouds.” That same year, the Pyramid Mall (now Shops at Ithaca Mall) opened with a fourscreen cinema, drawing more moviegoers away from downtown. The other downtown cinemas gradually closed their doors until only the State remained. Over the next two decades, the theater continued showing films and the occasional live performance or speaker, but the building gradually deteriorated with little upkeep.

The theater was purchased by Joe Ciaschi in 1989, who sold it in 1994 to the non-profit Ithaca Performing Arts Center (IPAC) for $390,000. Volunteers led by the IPAC began efforts to preserve and restore the building, while still hosting occasional events and performances. In early 1996, the balcony wall separating the theater into two cinemas was removed after twenty years. The State Photo: Jon Reis Photography, 1976 Theatre was added to the National Register of Historic Places later that year, but the IPAC had fallen behind on mortgage payments by 1997, prompting the property to be sold at a foreclosure auction. Ciaschi purchased it once again, for $290,000, with hopes that it could still be restored.

Second Act At this point, Historic Ithaca took an active role in preserving the building. With a feasibility study on the landmark completed by the Community Arts Partnership, Historic Ithaca began negotiations to purchase the building, acquiring it in May 1998 with support from a New York State matching grant and significant community contributions. Over the next decade, the non-profit organization rallied community and grant support to begin the daunting restoration process.

Using their historic preservation expertise, Historic Ithaca installed a new roof with thermal insulation, repaired plasterwork, updated lighting and electrical systems, replaced plumbing and heating systems, and learned how to run a theater. During this process, the American Institute of Architects recognized the State Theatre as one of the 60 Most Significant Architectural Landmarks in New York State in 1999.

On December 5, 2001, The State Theatre reopened with an event billed as a “Community Ceremony and Celebration,” the culmination of tremendous time, energy, and philanthropy from community volunteers, local businesses, and local and state governments. Historic Ithaca continued to lead phase two of the renovation, including facade and marquee restoration, accessibility improvements, and restoration of interior design elements. In spring 2009, Historic Ithaca sold the property to State Theatre of Ithaca, Inc., a new non-profit organization dedicated to the continued preservation and operation of the building, allowing Historic Ithaca to return to its core mission of promoting architectural preservation programs and services throughout the local community.

Over the last decade, State Theatre of Ithaca, Inc. has continued to invest in improving the building. In 2010, major upgrades were completed to the stage and fly-gallery, including a $92,000 rigging project that added 13 counterweight line sets to the existing system allowing greater programming options and a more professional production space. Other projects over the last decade include repairing and repainting damaged plaster throughout the interior (2011), installing a digital movie projector to bring movies back (2012), upgrading the backstage and artist hospitality area (2014), and renovating the balcony level restrooms (2015). Additional projects include improvements to the entire front entrance and lobby, repairing and replacing the ceiling “starlight” bulbs, converting many of the over 3,000 light bulbs to lightemitting diode (LED) technology, adding an insulated load-in door to improve energy efficiency, improving accessibility, and restoring the original 1928 poster boards on the exterior of the building that showcase

upcoming performances.

The State Theatre of Ithaca recently completed a renovation project that improved the quality of experience for visitors, particularly those who require greater accessibility. Prior to the summer of 2018, only 5 out of the theatre’s 1600 seats, were ADA compliant. This project increased that number to 12 ADA compliant seats, which were installed in strategic locations around the downstairs orchestra section and in areas near the top of the downstairs seating area.

The State Theatre consulted with the Finger Lakes Independence Center and received guidance on how to distribute the seats, accounting for ideal sight lines to the stage. Additionally, the theatre installed two extra wide “buddy” seats which can accommodate couples, parents with small children and larger patrons who don’t feel comfortable in the regular-sized theatre seats. The State Theatre also added more than 30 new cushioned removable seats to the front orchestra section, which has a newly refinished floor. They will be used for reserved-seated shows, but can be packed away easily for general admission events, creating more space in front of the stage. This entire project, including the new seats and additional work to the theater, cost around $100,000 in total, and were the theatre’s biggest upgrades since a major renovation of the primary restroom facilities during the summer of 2015. In an effort to make Ithaca’s last remaining historic performing arts theatre more inclusive for all populations, The State Theatre has been exploring ways to improve accessibility for several years and is looking forward to future renovations.

Without the support, hard work, and dedication of countless individuals and numerous local organizations, The State Theatre would not have reached its 90th birthday. Not only is the building an historic and culturally important landmark, it is a testament to Ithaca’s community spirit and investment in the arts.

Happy birthday, State Theatre, and best wishes for 90 more years of entertainment.

Enjoy a great performance here tonight.

Enjoy a great performance with us every day.

We are proud supporters of theatre in our community.

Thank you for all the amazing performances.

You move us, inspire us, transport us.

Thank you for adding so much magic to our lives.

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