Leaf Theater Explained
The Leaf Theater is a historical theater in Quincy, Florida, run by the non-profit group Quincy Music Theater.
The Leaf Theater was built in 1949 and named for the economic impact of shade tobacco on the community.[1] Originally a movie theater, the grand opening was hosted by Roy Rogers.[2] The building had air conditioning, a cry room, and a separate entrance for blacks before desegregation took effect.[2] In 1980, the Leaf closed due to competition from multiplexes.[2]
In 1983, the building was purchased and donated to the Quincy Music Theatre group who restored it through a preservation grant, local funds [3] and private gifts from donors who were relations of the Quincy residents who were original purchasers of Coca-Cola stocks.[4] The theater now hosts live musical theatre and educational events throughout the year. In the summer, The Leaf sponsors a Children's Summer Theatre Workshop and film events.[5] Steven L. Taylor periodically conducts master class workshops at The Leaf.[6] [7]
Notes and References
- Book: Hunt, Bruce. Visiting Small-Town Florida. 4 May 2014. 2011. Pineapple Press Inc. 9781561644889.
- Book: Forsher, James. The Community of Cinema: How Cinema and Spectacle Transformed the American Downtown. 4 May 2014. 2003. Greenwood Publishing Group. 9780275973551.
- Web site: Archived copy . 2013-06-22 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140418234109/http://www.gadsdenarts.org/gacnew/Portals/0/QuincyHistoricEBook.pdf . 2014-04-18 .
- News: Things Have Gone Better After Taking Stock in Coke. Bloomberg News. January 22, 1997. Los Angeles Times. 4 May 2014.
- Web site: Quincy Music Theatre | Performing Arts of Gadsen County. quincymusictheatre.com. 15 August 2023.
- Web site: QMT Presents – the Lion Kings L. Steven Taylor | Quincy Music Theatre . 2014-04-17 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140418234126/http://qmt.org/2014/03/28/qmt-presents-the-lion-kings-l-steven-taylor/ . 2014-04-18 .
- Web site: L. Steven Taylor: Credits, Bio, News & More | Broadway World. www.broadwayworld.com. 15 August 2023.