The Egyptian Theatre

Preservation Association

Newsletter

Summer 2018

ABOUT the Director: Kara, our Executive Director/Theatre Manager usually takes this spot to offer her perspectives on The Egyptian and its operation. For this issue, we are borrowing her newsletter inches instead, to gratefully acknowledge Kara’s leadership and commitment to the Egyptian Theatre over the past four years. The ETPA Board and Kara recently received a letter from a long-standing patron ex-pressing very eloquently, the impact of Kara to the theatre’s suc-cess. We have published the letter here, and offer an enthusias-tic “Here Here” to the sentiments expressed.

Kara:

Every time I hear you on the radio, every time I read something about the Egyptian in the newspaper, every time I see mention of the theatre online or receive an automatic email with calendar information, I think to myself that I really need to let you know what an amazing job you've done for that fine old theatre.

You are blessed, of course, with a supportive and connected board, and also with a cadre of volunteers who are dedicated and enthusiastic -- but, still, the lion's share of a lot of the work that gets done is done by you -- and done so well!

I'm glad I had the opportunity to meet and greet you back when you were vis-iting here and applying for the job as executive director. I can remember so well our delight and amazement that someone with your credentials, your ex-pertise and your enthusiasm wanted to join us in maintaining and enhancing the Egyptian.

Although it's likely most of us are accustomed now to your excellent work, we're no less amazed and I'm positive, even more delighted, that you decided to join us, and to become a member not only of the theatre community, but of the larger Bay Area community, as well.

You've done so well, Kara. I'm so glad you're here!

Kathy Erickson

PUBLIC NOTICE Application for Board of Director Position: The ETPA Board of Directors is encouraging any member in good standing of the ETPA who may be interested in serving on the Board of Directors to submit to the Board in writing a resume and your expressed interest in serving. As part of the requirements for office, you may at-tend a monthly board meeting at any time as a guest. The election of board members is held in November at the annual membership meeting. Please send your materials to the Egyptian Theatre (229 S Broadway, Coos Bay, OR 97420).

Kara at our Grand Re-Opening—June 2014

Playing Pirate at our 1st Anniversary

2018 Business Supporters

Abel Insurance Banner Bank Coos Bay - North Bend Rotary Coos Bay Toyota E. L. Edwards Realty II, Inc Farr’s Hardware Gib’s RV Harwood, MacAdam, Wartnik, Fisher & Gorman, LLC Reese Electric Waste Connections 7 Devils Brewing Co.

2018 Egyptian Theatre Preservation Association

Board of Directors

Kara Long, Executive Director, Manager

Jeremy Conway Allen Ellis

David Engholm Laura Fisher Kathy Henry Brian Leigh

Lee Littlefield Paul Quarino

Bill Richardson Karen Robb

June Willoughby

It’s Not Just Movies, Folks!

June 20th marks the four year anniversary of The Egyptian’s grand re-opening. Since that day the theatre has been the chosen venue for a wide variety of events. These include live performance concerts, comedy shows, major fundraisers, weddings, birthday parties, employee appreciation parties, memorial services, public meetings and town halls, employee trainings, educational workshops and, on otherwise shuttered Sunday mornings, services conducted by a local church congregation.

Entertainment for the public has ranged from amateurs to professionals in all genres of music and perform-ance art: rock, classical, jazz, dance, theater, burlesque, comedy and the list goes on. Local public school bands, choirs and private student performers have shared their talents. We even had a gentleman propose to his special lady during a scene from her favorite movie!

The good news is that these varied multi-use opportunities at the Egyptian help to contribute to the thea-tre’s positive financial bottom line. “Applause!”

Yes, there still are the movies as there have been for ninety three years. Nonetheless, it’s been gratifying to see the theatre being used the way the ETPA intended – as a multi-use gathering place where people can have fun and participate in a living part of local history.

The Farmer’s Market is in full swing on Wednesdays during the summer months in downtown Coos Bay with the Egyptian crew of Al and Jan Ellis, Karen Robb, Brian Leigh and Patrick Stack ready to celebrate and promote the theatre. These terrific ETPA Board mem-bers and volunteers offer guided tours, sales of a brand new line of Egyptian products, free organ music by Paul and Lee from noon to one o’clock and a casual meet and greet at-mosphere of new and old memories shared. You’ll find the familiar Egyptian membership cart set up on Broadway under the Egyptian canopy/marquee— you are more than wel-come to stop by and say hello!

Al & Jan Ellis at the Farmer’s Market

The Egyptian will be open from

10 AM to 2 PM

every Wednesday 5/23 - 9/21 during

the Farmer's Market (except July 4)

Bring your lunch and join us from

12 PM to 1 PM

every Wednesday when

Paul and Lee will take turns at the

console.

Tut’s Tablet

Kudos to ETPA Director Brian Leigh who con-structed and hung the fine product-display shelf above the concessions counter in the lobby. Thanks to ETPA Director Laura Fisher for think-ing of it! Recent live performance staging and design has been impres-sive. Thanks to ETPA Director Jeremy Conway for his talents.

Final Resting Place – the Wurlitzer Pipe Organ has been lowered a total of 7” thanks to Directors Paul Quarino and David Engholm. A 3 ½” drop came from the removal of the fourth manual (extraneous). The final 3 ½” were achieved by seating the organ platform on the floor rather than on wheels. This should give patrons better visibility.

Thanks to long-time Egyptian supporter and mover and shaker Coos Bay na-tive Scott Goodman (now of Portland), who orchestrated a free community showing of the documentary, DOLORES, in conjunction with COFLT (Confederation in Oregon for Language Teaching), the South Coast ESD and the Coos Hispanic Leadership Committee. The evening was well-attended with several informational displays representing local educational groups and with breakout sessions afterwards at 7-Devils Brewery.

Christian Engholm removing a wheel.

Set for the George Whitty Concert

Scott Goodman

All movies and shows subject to change. For the most up to date information check Facebook (Egyptian Theatre Coos Bay) or our website (www.egyptian-theatre.org)

Ahuna, Eva & George Anderson, Jay Anderson, John & Barbara Anderson, Margaret Ann Anderson, Susan Babcock, Linda Banks, Sheila Baron Family, Rhona Bartlett, David Batdorff, Alfreda & Jim Beebe, Chris & Deryl Beetham Family Beggs, Diane Bennett, Patti Benson, Philippa Bertka, Tom Beyer, Dan Boynton, Jean Brainard, Muriel Bray, Alice Bridgham, David & Shirley Brooks, Maryon & Courtland Brown, Alice Bufton, Linda Bunyard, Lorie Burdg, Margaret & Don Caldera, Carl Cameron, Susan Carlson, Alice & Ronald Carlson, Brad Carpenter, Frank & Nora Case, George Casey, Jerome Chilla, Barbara Conway, Jeremy Coolen, Dino & Cindy Crabtree, Joan & Mike Crombie, Howard Davis, Norma Day, Jackie de Jong, Pamela De Metz, Carolyn De Ronden-Pos, Pati Detwiler, Michael Donaldson, Henry Donaldson, Steve & Jo Douthit, Nathan & Eva Doving, Helen Doving, Joel Dunlap, Marion & Robert Edmunds, Charles Elber, Gail Ellis, Janice & Allen Engholm, Lupita & David Engle, Les & Becky Erickson, Kathy Farr, Jay & Linda Fereday, Jamie Fernandez, Leo & Mary Fischer, Dr. Gerald & Kay Fisher, Laura Fox, Rick Forrester, John & Ruth

ETPA Members as of May 26, 2018

Gabel, Leslie Garvey, Jerome Geierman, Christina Goodman, Joan Goude, Judy & Dennis Graham, Dennis & Mary Graybill, Mike Griffin, Barbara Grile, Bill & Linda Groben, Betsy Groth, Jennifer & Steve Gumbs, Brian Harder, Marcie & Mike Harmer, Sally & Duane Harris, Dale Harris, Helen Harrold, Sally Harvey, Lynette Heath, Ann & Michael Henke, Joseph Henry, Kathleen Hernandez, Jean & Jim Herning, Norm Hightower, Nancy Hodder, Jan Holman, Blair Hooper, Steve & Johanne Huntsman, Connie Hurbis, MD, Charles Hutchinson, Beth Jackson, Nicole James, Margallee Jansen, Joyce & Nick Jaschke, Virginia Jensen, Judy & Wilbur Jodoin, Pauline Johnson, Debra Dee Jones, Jenny Jones, Tina & Doug Kalina, Pete Karavanich, Kipp & Vickie Kearns, Jill Keizer, Ann & Philip Keller, DianaKendrick, Joan & Bill Kinnaird, Carole & Donald Kittrell, David Klein, Nancy Knudsen, Jesse Koreiva, M. J. Kover, II, Harold Kubli, Jr., Jim Landrum, Geno Lansing, Bill & Ann Larsen, Lynn Lea, Janet Leigh, Brian Lew, Wei & Melodie Lilley, Melinda & Eric Littlefield, Jane Littlefield, Lee & Jon Littlefield, Peter Littrell, Steve & Becky Long, Kara Luther, Char

Luther, James Mace, Patricia Maclean, Heather Macy, Robert & Jean Mahaffy, Robert Manders, Ernest & Sandra Mark, Stephen Matthews, Verena McClarren, Elizabeth & Gregory McCraw, Kenneth McDonald-Westcott, Imogene McKelvey, Carla & Mark McKinley, Mary Anne McNeill, Jacqueline & Dennis Medlin, Cynthia Melton, Carol & Mike Michel, Heather Mikowski, Judy Miles, Barbara Moffitt, Christine Moon, Bruce More, Robert Morgan, Vicki & Joe Morrison, Joan Moss, Joanne Mueller, Gail Mueller, Tracey Murray, Wayne & Carol Murren, John Nasby, Shelly Nelson, Bob Nichols, Ed Nix, Pam & Barry Noordhoff, Susanna Ohman, Betty Paczesniak, Mary Patnode, Howard & Patty Pedro, Shirley & Robert Penski, Kim Petrofes, Michelle Pointer, Bryce Poole, Art & Toni Powell, Ed & Virginia Powter, Mike Prefontaine, Linda Quarino, Paul Rabin, Donna Recken, Sarah Reese, George & Sharen Reiff, Debra Remele, Alan & Judy Rice, Beverly Richardson, Bill & Becky Richardson, Patricia Richardson, Steve Rieth, John & Natalie Robb, Isaac Robb, Joel & Karen Robb, Samuel Roberts Family, The Rodgers, Louise Rose, Stacy Rudd, Deborah

Rueger, Barbara & Greg Rueger, Jane & Robin & Eleanor Ryan, Margaret Saint, Janet & Jeff Sasanoff, Robert Schwarze, Peggy & Curtis Scoville, G. Kent Segner, Beverly Seibert, Raquel Seip, Ron & Suzanne Serpa, Carol Shanks, Lori & Alan Sharps, Charles & Susan Shinglehouse Auto & Salvage, Shirtcliff, Steve D Shoji, Crystal & Gene Simpson, Vern & Judy Smith, Cory Smits, Heidi & William Snyder, Juanita Snyder, Pat & Gail Sparks, Robin Spooner, Steve & Yvonne Stack, Patrick Stamper, Tom & Joan Stephens, Mark & Madeline Stickler, Barbara Stockert, Mary-Margaret Stoffel, Janet Stoffel, Joe Stoll, Alison & Wayne Strong, Tully Sund, Brenda Sund, Irene Swafford, Debra Swenson, Judy & Ed Tabor, Ginny Talboy, Dean & Linda Taylor, Barbara Taylor, Dave Tilton, Dave & Janet Todd, Carol & Don Toliver, Louise N. Torres, Marvel Valerio, Marie Verger, Sen. Joanne Veysey, Twila & Doug Vidal, Kevin von Hippel, James & Lois Whitmer, Margery & Bill Whitney, Mary Ann & Alan Whitwer, Kathy & Richard Wilhite, David & Amy Willoughby, June Winders, Jon & Cathy Wintrone, Steve Woods, Jeanne & Steve Youst, Lionel & Hilda Zimmerman, Al & Virginia

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