Holly Theatre is a historic theater in
Dahlonega,
Lumpkin County, Georgia, US, which was constructed as a
movie theater
A movie theater (American English), cinema (British English), or cinema hall ( Indian English), also known as a movie house, picture house, the movies, the pictures, picture theater, the silver screen, the big screen, or simply theater is a ...
in 1948, and is currently operated as a non-profit theatrical venue. It puts on performances of
musicals
Musical theatre is a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance. The story and emotional content of a musical – humor, pathos, love, anger – are communicated through words, music, movement ...
and straight plays, generally five mainstage productions a season, and a varying number of children's shows.
Between shows, it hosts
concerts and community events, and can be rented for events. Additionally, it provides acting and dance classes for children and adults. It seats 256 on the main level and an additional 50 in the balcony. The building listed on the
National Register of Historic Places in 2002.
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See also
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National Register of Historic Places listings in Lumpkin County, Georgia
References
External links
Holly Theatre website
National Register of Historic Places in Lumpkin County, Georgia
Theatres completed in 1948
Buildings and structures in Lumpkin County, Georgia
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