Behind the Red Curtain

More than 115 guests turned out for the venerable Granada Theatre’s annual “l Love Your Theater” open house when supporters were allowed to see the “innards” of the 2,000-seat auditorium with wine and canapés on the capacious stage which a week earlier had hosted the historic London Symphony Orchestra, part of CAMA’s international program.

Jon Fowler, Head of Audio, and Carlin Das, Head Electrician, gave demonstrators, with pianist Debbie Denke playing in the warmup room, and wardrobe head Jane Hatfield giving a tour of the capacious dressing rooms, while Dan Lyon, Stage Coordinator, gave guests a bird-eye view of the rigging and stage.

“It gives an interesting perspective for those who’ve only viewed it from the balconies and the orchestra,” says Granada president Caren Rager.