To accommodate the Georgetown Palace Theatre’s
growing education program and as possible future performance space,
the Palace Board has leased two suites within easy walking distance of
the theatre. The two suites are at 216 and 218 West 8th Street in
downtown Georgetown, just a half-block off the square, and located
adjacent to the alley behind the Palace. The two suites are connected
by an 8 foot archway. Formerly occupied by Johnson Interiors (for 33
years), the suites are well suited for the Palace’s program needs with
approximately 3200 square feet of space. Plans are in the works to
clean up and update the building, which dates back to 1923, making
these suites two years older than the Palace Theatre (built in 1925).
The owner of the building, John Hoyt, thought of the Palace when he
heard the suites were going to be available. Mr. Hoyt was also the
owner of the building just behind the theatre which became the Palace’s
first expansion, affectionately named “The Tin Barn,” which was leased
by the Palace Board in 2005, purchased in 2007, and renovated to
become the pre-production space for the Palace, greatly enhancing the
theatre’s capabilities. Expectations are high for the suites on 8th
Street, as well, especially for the Palace’s burgeoning education
program. Spring Workshops 2012 (Adult’s & Children’s Series) have
been very well attended, and Summer Workshops 2012 are in full sign-up
mode showing exceptional early totals.
To
further the growth of its popular and successful education program,
the Palace expects to occupy the new space as quickly as permitting
will allow. Plans are being discussed by the Palace Board and
Productions regarding use of a portion of the space for performances.
The
Historic Palace Theatre is located at 810 South Austin Avenue in
downtown Georgetown and is part of the most beautiful Town Square in
Texas!
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