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[[Image:Ohio theatre.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|The Ohio Theatre, Columbus, Ohio.]] |
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'''The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA)''' is non-profit arts and theater management organization based in [[Columbus, Ohio]]. |
'''The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA)''' is non-profit arts and theater management organization based in [[Columbus, Ohio]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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CAPA was formed in 1969 by Robert Karlsberger, Lawrence L. Fisher, |
CAPA was formed in 1969 by Robert Karlsberger, Lawrence L. Fisher, Jean Whallon, and Scott Whitlock to raise money to save the [[Ohio Theatre (Columbus, Ohio)|Ohio Theatre]], a 1928 [[movie palace]], from demolition and revive it for use as a performing arts center.<ref name=CCJ69>{{cite news|title=Theater is Safe...For Now|last=Fenton|first=Charles|date=May 24, 1969|newspaper=The Columbus Citizen-Journal}}</ref> |
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CAPA's initial success in restoring and operating the Ohio has led over the years to a great expansion of its |
CAPA's initial success in restoring and operating the Ohio has led over the years to a great expansion of its activities. It took over ownership and operations of the [[Palace Theatre (Columbus, Ohio)|Palace Theatre]] in the early 1990s. In 1998 it purchased and completely rebuilt and restored the historic 1890s [[Southern Theatre (Columbus, Ohio)|Southern Theatre]]. Later CAPA took over management of Columbus's Capitol Theater complex for the State of Ohio. |
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Outside of Columbus, CAPA managed the historic [[Chicago Theatre]] from 1998 to 2003<ref>{{cite news|title=To Burnish the Loop, Chicago Turns to Live Theater| |
Outside of Columbus, CAPA managed the historic [[Chicago Theatre]] from 1998 to 2003,<ref>{{cite news|title=To Burnish the Loop, Chicago Turns to Live Theater|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1999/01/03/realestate/to-burnish-the-loop-chicago-turns-to-live-theater.html|last=Sharoff|first=Robert|date=January 3, 1999|newspaper=The New York Times}}</ref> and took over operations of the [[Shubert Theatre (New Haven)|Shubert Theatre]] in New Haven, Connecticut in 2001.<ref>{{cite news|title=Metro Briefing Connecticut: New Haven: New Manager For Shubert|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2001/07/10/nyregion/metro-briefing-connecticut-new-haven-new-manager-for-shubert.html|last=Zielbauer |first=Paul |date= July 10, 2001 |newspaper=The New York Times }}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | CAPA was responsible for overseeing the 2009 $13.5 million renovation of the [[Lincoln Theatre (Columbus, Ohio)|Lincoln Theatre]] in Columbus's historic King-Lincoln neighborhood. CAPA will also operate that theater, combining with ten local arts organizations to provide a varied slate of events for the new community arts center.<ref>{{cite news|title=Live at the Lincoln |last=Grossberg |first=Michael |date=May 23, 2009 |newspaper=The Columbus Dispatch }}</ref> |
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CAPA is a non-profit organization overseen by an independent board of directors. Its main offices are located in the Ohio Theatre building at 39 E. State St and the executive director is Bill Connor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.capa.com/columbus/about/|title=History of CAPA|publisher=CAPA|accessdate=2009-05-25}}</ref> |
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The most recent addition to the list of theaters operated by CAPA is the [[Valentine Theatre]] in [[Toledo, Ohio]]. On June 22, 2009 the Toledo Cultural Arts Center announced that they had initiated a five-year agreement with CAPA to oversee operations of the 114-year-old landmark theater. Recently the recipient of a multimillion-dollar renovation, the theater is home to forty of Toledo's performing arts groups, including the [[Toledo Symphony Orchestra]].<ref name="bfoc">{{cite news|title=CAPA to manage Toledo theater |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/stories/2009/06/22/daily3.html |date=June 22, 2009 |newspaper=Business First of Columbus}}</ref> |
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In addition to operating theaters, CAPA oversees administrative operations for the Columbus non-profit cultural groups [[Franklin Park Conservatory]], [[Opera Columbus]], [[Contemporary American Theatre Company]] and Phoenix Theatre for Children.<ref name="bfoc" /> |
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CAPA is a non-profit organization overseen by an independent board of directors. Its main offices are located in the Ohio Theatre building at 55 E. State St and the President & CEO was William B. "Bill" Conner, Jr.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.capa.com/columbus/about/|title=History of CAPA|publisher=CAPA|accessdate=2009-05-25}}</ref> prior to his death of cancer in October 2016.<ref>{{cite news |last=Gordon |first=Ken |date=October 28, 2016 |title=Bill Conner, president and CEO of CAPA, dies at age 64 |url=http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/life_and_entertainment/2016/10/28/president-and-ceo-of-columbus-association-of-performing-arts-dies.html |url-status=dead |work=The Columbus Dispatch |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190415030707/https://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/life_and_entertainment/2016/10/28/president-and-ceo-of-columbus-association-of-performing-arts-dies.html |archive-date=April 15, 2019}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* {{official|http://www.capa.com}} |
* {{official website|http://www.capa.com}} |
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[[Category:Culture of Columbus, Ohio]] |
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[[Category:Theatres in Columbus, Ohio]] |
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Latest revision as of 16:07, 2 November 2023
The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) is non-profit arts and theater management organization based in Columbus, Ohio.
History
[edit]CAPA was formed in 1969 by Robert Karlsberger, Lawrence L. Fisher, Jean Whallon, and Scott Whitlock to raise money to save the Ohio Theatre, a 1928 movie palace, from demolition and revive it for use as a performing arts center.[1]
CAPA's initial success in restoring and operating the Ohio has led over the years to a great expansion of its activities. It took over ownership and operations of the Palace Theatre in the early 1990s. In 1998 it purchased and completely rebuilt and restored the historic 1890s Southern Theatre. Later CAPA took over management of Columbus's Capitol Theater complex for the State of Ohio.
Outside of Columbus, CAPA managed the historic Chicago Theatre from 1998 to 2003,[2] and took over operations of the Shubert Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut in 2001.[3]
CAPA was responsible for overseeing the 2009 $13.5 million renovation of the Lincoln Theatre in Columbus's historic King-Lincoln neighborhood. CAPA will also operate that theater, combining with ten local arts organizations to provide a varied slate of events for the new community arts center.[4]
The most recent addition to the list of theaters operated by CAPA is the Valentine Theatre in Toledo, Ohio. On June 22, 2009 the Toledo Cultural Arts Center announced that they had initiated a five-year agreement with CAPA to oversee operations of the 114-year-old landmark theater. Recently the recipient of a multimillion-dollar renovation, the theater is home to forty of Toledo's performing arts groups, including the Toledo Symphony Orchestra.[5]
In addition to operating theaters, CAPA oversees administrative operations for the Columbus non-profit cultural groups Franklin Park Conservatory, Opera Columbus, Contemporary American Theatre Company and Phoenix Theatre for Children.[5]
CAPA is a non-profit organization overseen by an independent board of directors. Its main offices are located in the Ohio Theatre building at 55 E. State St and the President & CEO was William B. "Bill" Conner, Jr.[6] prior to his death of cancer in October 2016.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Fenton, Charles (May 24, 1969). "Theater is Safe...For Now". The Columbus Citizen-Journal.
- ^ Sharoff, Robert (January 3, 1999). "To Burnish the Loop, Chicago Turns to Live Theater". The New York Times.
- ^ Zielbauer, Paul (July 10, 2001). "Metro Briefing Connecticut: New Haven: New Manager For Shubert". The New York Times.
- ^ Grossberg, Michael (May 23, 2009). "Live at the Lincoln". The Columbus Dispatch.
- ^ a b "CAPA to manage Toledo theater". Business First of Columbus. June 22, 2009.
- ^ "History of CAPA". CAPA. Retrieved 2009-05-25.
- ^ Gordon, Ken (October 28, 2016). "Bill Conner, president and CEO of CAPA, dies at age 64". The Columbus Dispatch. Archived from the original on April 15, 2019.