The building façade has been restored and it is our intention to restore the interior to its 1937 splendor (or as close to it as possible). We will be doing work to discover the original interior color scheme. Some information is available in early newspaper articles published at the time the theater opened. The theater will be cleaned, repaired, renovated and repainted to what we believe are the original colors. We will be modernizing the building with new heating and air conditioning systems, handicapped accessible restrooms, and ultimately a much larger stage. During the restoration we will also be modernizing the performance area with new sound, lighting, and rigging systems, making it a 450-500 seat first-class performing arts facility.

It is going to take a considerable amount of work and funding to completely renovate and restore the theater. We have begun live performances and movies in a recently refurbished theater that seats up to 125 patrons. We will make further improvements as funding becomes available.

Since there have been major changes made to the building during its history, we don't know exactly what the interior originally looked like. We're trying to find pictures, descriptions, and drawings of the theater's original appearance. We're especially interested in knowing about the paint colors that were used, information about the lobby, the curtains, and the original ticket booth. If you have any pictures or stories that might help, we'd love to hear from you.

The Auburn Placer Performing Arts Center series of live events, On Stage at the State, will feature a classical series of concerts, an acoustic series of concerts, and a series of community events.

There is an incredible diversity in the Performing Arts and we plan on showcasing as much as we can! Performances will include traditional musicals and dramas, movies, all kinds of music, dance, improvisation, and things you may not even think of, such as vaudeville style shows and even circuses. The most important thing for us is to give our audience what they want to see. We will work with local performing groups and have them perform regularly. If there's something you'd like to see, please let us know. We will bring in entertainers from out of the area and some "name" entertainers.

Yes, movies will be one part of our program. Movies will be shown the third Thursday of every month beginning in September, 2009. We expect to show classic and contemporary classic, art films, documentaries, and films that we all may have forgotten. 35mm projection equipment and a new screen were installed in spring 2009. See more about the upcoming movies and our Film Series, Cinema at the State.

Currently the theater is available for performing arts groups to use. We will also rent the theater to other groups for private events, corporate meetings and various functions.

We are not offering tours at this time.

The building is in good condition given its age and history. The lobby and restrooms have been refurbished, and one side of the movie theater has been refurnished with comfortable theater seating for 125. There is a stage that is 16 feet deep by 20 feet wide.

The theater is owned by The Auburn Placer Performing Arts Center (APPAC), a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation with a 21 person board of directors comprised of local business and community leaders.

Two things must happen for the project to continue:

1) We must continue to broaden our base of community support. This means people who are REALLY INTERESTED in seeing the project succeed need to become annual supporters of the theater. These funds are used to support APPAC's theater operating expenses which includes Cinema at the State and On Stage at the State. Donations are tax deductible. People may also get involved by attending events or volunteering.

2) APPAC must raise several million dollars to achieve the ultimate goal of a 450-500 seat first-class performing arts center. A capital campaign is planned.

You can participate in our Marquee Club Support Drive. You may print out a form to mail in with your check or credit card contribution. You may also make a secure donation online.

The Auburn Placer Performing Arts Center thanks you for your continued support and donations.