![]() A tax exempt not-for-profit 501c(3) organization, ALT involves more than 500 volunteers in activities ranging from box office, backstage, on stage, front of house, to Board and standing committee membership. ALT continues the tradition of true community Theatre by providing the residents of the greater Albuquerque area with great entertainment and the opportunity to become involved in the production of live theatre. Peter and Erin launch the 2006-07 Season with excitement and a commitment to keep ALT alive and well for years to come. In 2006, The Executive Director position was eliminated and divided into two separate management areas Artistic Director (Peter Kierst) and Managing Director (Erin Moots). Parker was named as new Executive Director of the Albuquerque Little Theatre and continued producing quality theatre through the 2005-06 Season. He was replaced by his technical Director Michael Myers who served as producing director until 1986 when Sandy Brady replaced him, and Carol Fleming was named General Manager in 1988. is the third oldest continuously-operating community theatre west of the Mississippi. 15,986 likes 168 talking about this 17,853 were here. Bernie retired from ALT in 1980 after the 50th anniversary season. Albuquerque Little Theatre, Albuquerque, NM. Bernie served as ALT's full time director from 1961 to 1980. The Albuquerque Little Theatre, a community institution since 1930, was known as the Community Playhouse even after the company moved into its new theater. O'Connor retired as the Theatre's director in 1961 and the board named Bernard Thomas to succeed her as ALT's full time director. The company theater, across the street from Old Town, was built in 1936 and. ![]() In 1936 from the Northside before the sceneshop was added.In 1936 ALT moved into its present home located at 224 San Pasquale SW, just south of the historic Old Town section of Albuquerque.The original building designed by famed southwestern architect, John Gaw Meem, was the first structure in Albuquerque to be built by the Works Progress Administration as part of President Franklin Roosevelt's "New Deal." Albuquerque Little Theatre is a nonprofit community troupe thats been going. ALT spent its first six years at the KiMo Theatre in downtown Albuquerque. Connor was hired as the Theatre's Director. ![]() Fisher led the campaign to raise an operating budget of $1,000 and Ms. You’ll enjoy seeing shots from past ALT shows as well as learning some trivia about the theatre and some of the performers that have graced our stage. Fisher attended a lecture by a professional actress named Kathryn Kennedy O'Connor who moved to New Mexico for health reasons in 1927. A Little Taste of Albuquerque Little Theatre Cookbook This wonderful commemorative cookbook features many recipes collected from our volunteers, staff and board members. The idea of a local Theatre group was born when Ms. The Albuquerque Little Theatre was founded in 1930 by a group of civic-minded citizens led by Irene Fisher, a reporter and the society editor for the /New Mexico Tribune/. ALT facilities offer the opportunity to make performance and educational activities available to the community and to develop programs to enhance the cultural environment in which we live. A spokesperson with the Governor’s Office told KRQE the state will evaluate reopening theatres after counties reach the Green Level.The Mission of Albuquerque Little Theatre is to cultivate appreciation of the theatre arts through active participation in fully-staged productions, and to nurture aspiring talent through innovative educational programs. “It’s too important to the quality of life of our community and to the culture to let something this incredible disappear,” said Avery. But he admits, if things don’t change in the next three months they might have to make their final curtain call. “The transformation when there’s an audience, you can stand and watch their faces and being taken away as I say their everyday lives into a whole new world it’s exciting,” said Avery. Avery said he appreciates the donations and the support from the community over the years. Avery said they’ll be ready to perform when the state gives them the green light to reopen. But he said nothing replaces live shows in front of an audience. He said they’ve been doing what they can like creating online programming, and applying for PPP loans and grants to stay afloat. On top of that, Avery said they’ve had to lay off a number of their employees. “We have not earned income for a year and we’re proud to say that over 85 percent of our expenses are covered by our earned income,” said Henry Avery, the Executive Director with the Little Theatre. WATCH: Full Interview with Albuquerque Little Theatre, Virginia Asbury Actor- Sandy Dumbrowski & Kelvin Krupiak Actor- Danny Zuko. ![]() Farmington jazz musician uses grant to highlight northwest NM culture
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