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What is the Athens theatre known for?

Once the centerpiece of DeLand, the Athens Theatre is a jewel of Italian Renaissance architecture. This historic theatre was designed in 1921 and fully restored in 2009. Today, the Athens features films, live performances and concerts. It is the home to a thriving community theater - Sands Theater Company and Sands Youth Theater Company. ...

Is the Athens Theatre a classic American theatre?

The Athens Theatre is one of the few existing examples of a classic American theatre in Central Florida. Once the centerpiece of DeLand, the Athens Theatre is a jewel of Italian Renaissance architecture. This historic theatre was designed in 1921 and fully restored in 2009. Today, the Athens features films, live performances and concerts. ...

How did the Athens theatre get its name?

The theatre’s name was derived from the vision of DeLand’s founder, Henry DeLand, who sought to create a city that would be the “Athens of Florida”. During the Depression, “the Athens Theatre was the only entertainment people could afford”, recounted DeLand historian Bill Dreggors. ...

What are the theatre seasons in Athens?

The main theatre seasons in Athens are spring/summer and autumn/winter, with over 50 productions of plays ranging from classic ancient Greek drama to adaptations of European masters like Shakespeare and Ibsen (some with English surtitles). ...

How many theatre halls are there in Athens?

There are more than 70 theatres halls across Athens in all, as well as other iconic cultural venues that stage plays. The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre, Onassis Cultural Centre and Athens Concert Hall (Megaron) all have fantastic theatre halls that stage plays. ...

How did theatre start in Athens?

The roots of theatre in Athens can be traced right back to the Archaic period (7th and 6th centuries BC) with the cult festivals honouring Dionysus (the god of fertility, wine and revelry) and ancient Greek chants known as the dithyrambos (a kind of hymn based on improvisations). ...