Fantastical Architecture of Movie Palaces

Where could someone visit a Mayan Temple, a French Renaissance Ballroom, a Chinese Pagoda, or an Egyptian tomb, and all for less than a dollar? These and other splendors were possible in the 1920s by entering a Movie Palace! This unique form of architecture was all about creating fantasy before even stepping inside. This presentation will look at the different styles and themes and what inspired the designers of these great buildings.

Coloring Historic Theatres

Movie Palaces are all about creating a fantasy, and this hands-on presentation will explore the use of details and color in creating these movie palaces. Participants will have the opportunity to try coloring a choice of sample pages from Mr. Norton's original coloring books while he shares coloring techniques, tools, and tricks.

Adaptive Reuse for Historic Theatres

While preserving a historic theatre as a working theatre is always the best course of action, there are ways to adapt these unique structures that preserve their original intent and celebrate their history.  This presentation uses case studies to highlight options that best preserve the historic theatres while offering alternatives that utilize what is so unique about historic theatres.

The Many Historic Theatre Districts of Los Angeles

Downtown Los Angeles had more than one Theatre District before Broadway. Hear how the early film industry took root and what it was like to go see those first movies, then fast forward through the development of Broadway in Los Angeles and further west to newer Theatre Districts, some of which are still alive and well!