How lucky am I to know this human? is going to be #1 on iTunes someday, so don’t forget I called it now. *A very special thank you to Wess Hughes, the LLT historian, for his contribution of historic information.I’m the PROUDEST sis there ever was. Call 601.428.0140 for more information on tickets. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served, and the very first movie projected in The Arabian will be shown again! Be sure to make plans to see “It” starring Clara Bow, and enjoy a night back in time. ![]() We are so happy to have a performing arts theater in our town, and appreciate it’s immense and ongoing contributions to our community.Īlso, this month is The Arabian’s 90th birthday! To celebrate, the theatre is holding a 1920s themed movie night and costume party this Saturday, Apat 7:30 PM. Laurel Little Theatre is a deeply loved and historic landmark in our city. Mary Elizabeth Ellis, ‘The Waitress’ from “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”.Parker Posey featured in the theater’s Harvey in 1981.Patrick Weathers from the “Saturday Night Live” cast played ’Stanley Kowalski’ in the 1978 showing of A Streetcar Named Desire.Many actors and actresses have performed in the theatre, including some you may have seen on TV. The theatre doesn’t show movies anymore, but features many plays and musicals every year. The Egyptian winged ‘sun phoenix’ was first featured on the back wall of the theater, but was placed on the arch during the renovation. The lobby and auditorium remain original, but the proscenium arch and stage were built in 1977. Laurel Little Theatre bought The Arabian in 1977 and made an $80,000 renovation to the building. This was because of the deep interest in the Eastern part of the foreign world that was attributed to the discovery of King Tut’s mummy in 1922. At the time, all of these styles were very popular and pretty standard in many architectural designs. The design from The Arabian came from Emile Weil’s architect firm, the same firm for all Saenger theaters. Arabic, Egyptian, Persian, and Moroccan styles all inspired the interior design and architecture. Reuben DeGruy was the first manager of the Arabian, and his wife Ruthie entertained the audiences on the theatre’s “Mighty Wonder Organ”. The theatre showed silent films until the 1930s. ![]() The investors were Charles Green, Ben Schneider, and Sank Taylor, along with the Saenger Brothers Amusement Company out of New Orleans, Louisiana. ![]() The Arabian Theatre opened Apwith much excitement from the citizens of Laurel. Under the light of The Arabian sign are many people socializing as they await showtime, yet she remains alone. You nervously check your watch one more time, even though you are five minutes early. Dusk seems miles away, as Saturday night begins.Īs you meet the end of Oak Street, you cross 5th Avenue between Model T’s and other jaywalkers to pass Hotel Pinehurst beside the theatre. Cigarette smoke and sounds of laughter pour into the street and join the bustling city outside. You tip your hat as you pass neighbors and friends, and free your hand from your pocket to greet more familiar faces through the windows and open doors of buildings. By now, the street lights and neon signs have been switched on to light your way. ![]() The soles of your Wingtips tap hurriedly along the brick streets and paved sidewalks down Oak Street. As twilight ends, you check your pocket watch again.
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