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The Garden Theatre is very thankful for the following partners:
G A R D E N T H E AT R E
Current Sponsors & Season Supporters
Originally built in 1935 as a single-screen cinema, the Garden Theatre
was the first in Central Florida built for “talkies,” and was a gathering
place for locals to watch the latest newsreels and films of the day.
Constructed in the Mediterranean Revival style, the interior of the theatre
was modeled after a Spanish courtyard with “Romeo & Juliet” balconies,
Spanish tile roof, and a dark blue ceiling resplendent with “stars.”
Bob and Dianna Duffy
The theatre underwent several renovations until closing in 1963, and
became a farm supply and tractor warehouse for the Pounds Motor
Company. Through the efforts of the City of Winter Garden and Winter
Garden Heritage Foundation, the restored Garden Theatre reopened
in February 2008. Today, as West Orange County’s professional
performing arts organization, this nonprofit hosts over 675 events a year.
RENT THE THEATRE
Community Partners
The historic Garden Theatre offers a unique venue for your next
event, whether it be a corporate meeting, a wedding or private
movie screening. The theatre seats 299 guests and has full production
capabilities in-house, with state-of-the-art lighting and professional
audio systems.
GET INVOLVED
The Garden Theatre relies on a team of dedicated
volunteers. From front of house and concessions,
to behind the scenes and special events, there are a
multitude of opportunities for you to join our family.
Contact Event Manager Brian Fallon at [email protected] for
more information.
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Nigel Columbus in
Singin’ in the Rain (2016)
Photo credit: Steven Miller Photography
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Photo credit: Steven Miller Photography
This project is funded in part by the Orange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program, and is sponsored in part by the Department
of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council of Arts and Culture and the State of Florida.
2016-2017 SEASON
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