Cutter Theatre Information
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THE CUTTER THEATRE HISTORY
Named for its renowned Spokane architect, Kirtland Cutter, this historic 1912 school is now a Community and Performing Arts Center housing The Cutter Theatre and its support spaces, The Metalines Library, a Rural Schools Exhibit, an Art Gallery and areas for other public and private use.
The Cutter Theatre is on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Built in 1912 of locally-kilned brick and designed by Spokane's master builder, The Cutter Theatre is a building buff's dream. Its graceful and symmetrical lines make the building elegantly lovely as well as sturdily functional. Guided tours are available upon request, or take a self-guided tour using brochures in the lobby.
For those interested in the history of the area, a visit to our Rural Schools Exhibit will be a real treat. This exhibit is a history not just of this building, but of all the schools that have lived and died in what is now Selkirk School District. It is also, by extension, an history of American rural schools, since so much of the school history of Selkirk is typical of rural America everywhere.
Enjoy high-quality entertainment ranging from the hilarious to the sublime in the delightfully intimate atmosphere of The Cutter's 166-seat Theatre. Events include local amateur plays and musicals, booked plays from other area amateur groups, professional musicians and dancers, a lecture series, elementary and high school plays and concerts, and an arts festival. Please consult the enclosed schedule or call The Cutter Theatre at 509-446-4108. We keep our entertainment prices very low to help make up for your travel costs. Local restaurants close early, but we can arrange box dinners for your party by special order. Join us soon and discover the magic of live entertainment in the finest local theatre in Washington.
DECK THE FALLS
ARTS FESTIVAL
Enjoy a home-town Christmas in Metaline Falls. Join in the fun and fantasy of "Deck the Falls," a celebration of Christmas and the Arts, the first full weekend of December. Help deck main street with sprightly hand-crafted elves; eat a succulent dinner; browse at a Christmas Crafts and Foods Show; enjoy local musicians and singers; see a Christmas Play or a slide show of the book that inspired the elves; bid on decorated-by-artist Christmas trees; visit with a woodsy Father Christmas, ride an old-fashioned, horse-drawn conveyance or make a Christmas craft. Make our home town your home during this season of magic.
THE CUTTER THEATRE FACILITY RENTALS
PARTIES
The combination of Auditorium, Green Room and Main Hall of The Cutter Theatre, 4,768 square feet of contiguous space, makes a wonderful setting for a party. The Auditorium has 166 seats with room for 34 portable chairs in front; the Green Room makes an excellent dance floor or dining area; and the stage accommodates a small band and dance floor. Our sound system is adaptable for live or taped music, and we have a concessions booth with a microwave, double sink, refrigerator and limited kitchen equipment, or we can arrange for or recommend caterers. Early in 1996, we will also have commercial kitchen facilities, portable chairs and tables, and place settings for 100 people.
Cutter Staff are available to help you with party arrangements for an additional fee. You will have exclusive use of the facility the day of the party for set up. The prior evening and following day may also be open. If you need something, ask.
OFFICES
The Cutter has offices in sizes varying from 60 square feet to 850 square feet and prices from $50 to $400. Offices can be rented exclusively, or shared with others. The rent includes all utilities, grounds keeping, janitorial service in public areas of the building (small extra fee for cleaning your rented area), access to microwave and refrigerator, well-supplied rest rooms - all the services expected in a professionally-operated office building. Offices are unfurnished. Renters may use other areas of the building - conference rooms, auditorium, etc by arrangement. Metalines library facilities (fax, copier, computer, etc..) are available during their operating hours. Offices are locked and secure; the renter has access to the building at all times. Phone installations are easy, and are the renter's responsibility.
COSTUMES & THEATRE EQUIPMENT
The Cutter has 900 square feet of storage space packed with costumes of all varieties and sizes. The prices for costumes are very reasonable; the average is $5.00 for a complete costume. If you need alterations, we can do them for an additional fee. A deposit is required, and will be refunded if the costume is returned in good condition by the date agreed upon. There will be an added fee if costumes come back dirty or damaged. Some props, set pieces, lighting and sound equipment may be rented and removed from the building. A negotiable rental fee and a deposit are required. Ask.
PERFORMING ARTS AREA
The auditorium has 166 seats and space for 34 portable seats in front. The audience area is tiered, with the first row of seats approximately 6'8" from the lip of the stage. The auditorium is heated and air
conditioned. The stage is 23'2" by 38'6"with 12' of overhead room and has a full set of black curtains for masking, and a real linoleum (sawdust and linseed) on wood floor, with wooden joists. There is a
16'-diameter revolver in the center. The stage adjoins a 1,118 square foot Green Room/Backstage, which connects with generous Dressing/Makeup Facilities.
We have three lighting bars. There are eight circuits on the 1st electric, six circuits on the 2nd electric, and four circuits on the third electric. We have a total of 56 lighting instruments: 8 scoop lights, and 12 each of zooms, 6" fresnels, pars, and 8" ellipsoidals. We also have 5 outlets, located on three sides of the stage, which are controlled by dimmer switches in the light booth. The sound and light booth is at the rear of the audience, the lighting control panel is a Minstrel Plus from Electronics Diversified, Inc., and we have a cassette sound system. There are multiple outlets in the booth as well. Sound and Light Technicians are available for hire upon request, for help in setting up and/or running lights and sound. Please book facilities as far in advance as possible in order to be sure you get the date you want.
CONFERENCES/MEETINGS
The Cutter is an excellent site for conferences and meetings. Use of the concessions booth is included in your fee, or catering services can be arranged. Copier, fax and computer services are available on the premises, and the county library is located in the building. Let us know what you need, and we'll give you a price.
ENTERTAINMENT
If you're looking for quality entertainment at an affordable price, you've come to the right place! The Cutter Theatre has something going on 2 to 3 weekends a month. Events include local amateur plays, musicals and concerts; booked amateur plays, professional concerts and plays, a lecture series, elementary and high school plays and concerts, and a Christmas Arts Festival. Our office is open five days a week, and we have an answering machine after hours, so call for reservations, or if you have questions, comments or suggestions.
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