Garza
Theatre
226 E. Main
Post, Texas 79356
806-495-4005 |
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GARZA THEATRE HISTORY
The Garza theatre began as a dream of the city's founder, Charles William Post of "Post Toasties" fame. He dreamed of a self-sufficient city that would provide everything its townspeople would need. To him, that meant including a theatre. Mr. Post did not live to see this happen.
But in early 1986, a native son, Will McCrary returned home and began theatre productions. After three plays, he seized the opportunity to realize a dream of his own and opened the theatre. Will McCrary, a veteran of 41 years of professional theatre experience, became the driving force behind the theatre project, accepting the challenge of being director, designer, producer and actor of the "new" Garza Theatre.
The city-owned building was built in 1916 and served as a movie theatre. It was permanently shuttered in 1955, but two years later vandals set a fire which caused extensive damage to the stage area. the building was boarded front and back for the next 30 years.
The money for refurbishing and redecorating included donations from private citizens as well as area wide enthusiasts and included special "Angels"such as Dina Merrill, the actress and granddaughter of C. W. Post.
The 2007-2008 Schedule is:
Nov.2,3,4, "Dial M for Murder"
Nov. 30, Dec. 1,7,8,9,14,15 "A Christmas Story"
Jan 18,19, 25,26 and Feb.1,2,3 "On the Air"
February 9th The Willy Awards
Feb. 22,23,29 and March 1,7,8,9 "Dearly Beloved"
Other production dates :
March 28-April 13
May 2-18
June 6-22
July 11-27
Aug 8-24
Sept 19-Oct 5
Oct. 24-Nov. 9
Dec. 5-21
Call 806-495-4005 for more Information and reservations.
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