The Pasadena Playhouse is a historic theatre located in Pasadena, California. This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Pasadena is a city located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ...
The Playhouse's history began in 1917 when actor/director Gilmor Brown began producing a season of plays at an old burlesque house, which he renamed the Savoy. By 1925 the Savoy Players had become popular enough that a new theatre building was constructed, designed by architect Elmer Grey. In 1928 Brown opened a theatre school on the premises. In the early 1930s the Pasadena Playhouse became a showcase for Hollywood, and many silent film stars came there to prepare themselves for speaking parts in "talking pictures." 1917 (MCMXVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar. ... 1925 (MCMXXV) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1928 (MCMXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... The cinema of the United States, although it is sometimes simply referred to as Hollywood does not refer only to the film industry of the United States of America. ... A silent film is a film which has no accompanying soundtrack. ... A sound film (or talkie) is a motion picture with synchronized sound, as opposed to a silent movie. ...
In 1937 the California Legislature designated the Pasadena Playhouse as the official state theatre. It continued to serve as a training ground for young actors through the 1940s and 1950s, but by the 1960s many universities had opened theatre departments and the Pasadena Playhouse found it difficult to compete. The school closed in 1969 and the theatre closed soon after. 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... The California State Legislature is the legislative branch of the state government of California. ... A university is an institution of higher education and of research, which grants academic degrees at all levels (bachelor, master, and doctor) in a variety of subjects. ... 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). ...
During the 1970s the building was threatened with demolition, but a group of local citizens were successful in getting it placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Eventually the Pasadena City Council located a private developer to restore the facility, and The Pasadena Playhouse reopened in 1986. As of 2006 it remains an active and important theatre company, producing a year-round six-play season of 275 performances. The National Register of Historic Places is the USAs official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects worthy of preservation. ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Pasadena is located just 10 miles from downtown Los Angeles and the Keck School of Medicine, and is easily accessed from the campus using surface streets when freeway traffic is at its worst.
Pasadena is situated at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, boasting a Mediterranean-like climate, tree-lined streets, unique neighborhoods, a lively “Old Town,” and a bevy of historical and cultural attractions.
Pasadena is now in its fourth decade of citywide planning and development to balance commercial growth with housing opportunities to achieve the goal of a better quality of life and a stronger economy.
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