Thank You to Our Season Sponsors!
Patti Baker
Matt & Jaime Baxter
Buxton/Neuhauser Family Trust
Roy & Debbie Elsbernd
Kathy Sands & David LeFevre
Randy & Cheryl Maki
Paul & Barbara Ogden
Debra Oldziewski
Tim & Colleen Sands
Dean Prigmore & Patrice Taylor
Chris & Tammy Walsh Family Trust
Auburn State Theatre Moves to Next Stage of Restoration
Happy 2024! We hope this message finds you well and sharing our enthusiasm for this historic Theatre’s restoration and reopening. Your continued support has been instrumental in the journey of restoring Auburn State Theatre. Although our progress has not been as rapid as we all would like, we continue to persevere in bringing the Theatre back better than ever. The abatement and remediation portion of the project is complete. We are now in the engineering phase to create structure for the Theatre ceiling, enabling its ability to serve future generations as a local venue for world-class entertainment.
We want to take this opportunity to express our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you. Whether you’re a patron, donor, volunteer, or a member of our community, your support has been invaluable. Together we are not just restoring a Theatre; we are preserving a piece of our shared history. If you haven’t already, please consider attending events, which are being held off site, or making a donation in support of the restoration.
In closing, thank you for being an essential part of Auburn State Theatre’s family. Your passion for preserving our heritage is what makes our community truly exceptional. We are now moving forward with the design of the Theatre and will be sharing more updates with you soon.
Sincerely,
Colleen M. Carberry Sands
Executive Director
Auburn State Theatre
We are grateful to Odd Fellows Lodge #7 for partnering with AST to offer these film events to the community while the Theatre Restoration Project is ongoing. Venue is upstairs; there is a stair lift. Fresh AST popcorn and beer, wine and other beverages will be available.
Tickets are available on this website and also at the door before each film. Doors open one hour before show time.
Thank you for supporting Auburn State Theatre by attending these events!
On Stage • On Screen
STAC Presents
Old Time Radio Show—Valentine’s Edition
STAC IS BACK for Season 7 of the Golden Age Radio series, sponsored by Auburn’s First Congregational Church, located at 710 Auburn Ravine Road! Celebrate love with us on this pre-Valentine’s Day show.
My Favorite Husband: " Valentine" That cozy, lovey-dovey couple, George and Liz are back to show us how Valentine’s Day is supposed to go...or maybe not. From 1949.
Tales of Tomorrow: "The Other Now" Can true love conquer death? This 1953 show seems before its time as parallel universes seem to reach out to breach the gap for a bereaved couple.
Father Knows Best: "An Orchid for a Lady." One of our audience's favorite series returns as the Anderson kids try to get their dad on board for Valentine’s Day. From 1951.
Abbott and Costello: short bit from that zany duo.
Sat, February 3, 2024
6:30 PM
Location— First Congregational Church: 710 Auburn Ravine Road in Auburn. Overmiller Hall—Please bring your own chair, drinks and snacks! Treats are available for donation.
FREE to All, Donations Graciously Accepted
Cinema at the State Presents
The Land of Giants
Sponsored by Auburn Auto Doctors
The Land of Giants explores the most iconic mountains on Earth. From the Fjords of Norway to the spines of Alaska, we will get to know and understand the canvas that creates the most mind-melting moments in skiing. But most importantly, we’ll come to appreciate their sheer beauty and power. The film features the best skiers in the world, skiing unbelievable conditions and riding to the very edge and beyond.
Running time: 1h 20m
Thurs, February 15, 2024
7:00 PM
Location— Odd Fellows Lodge #7, 1226½ Lincoln Way in Auburn
Tickets: $12 Adults, $10 Seniors and Kids under 12 ($2 fees included)
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Cinema at the State Presents
The Wrecking Crew
Sponsored by Edward Jones/Office of Mark Mishler and Keali'i Forsberg
A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew", a band that provided back-up instrumentals to such legendary recording artists as Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys and Bing Crosby.
Running time: 1h 41m
Thurs, February 29, 2024
7:00 PM
Location— Odd Fellows Lodge #7, 1226½ Lincoln Way in Auburn
Tickets: $12 Adults, $10 Seniors and Kids under 12 ($2 fees included)
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STAC Presents
Old Time Radio Show
STAC IS BACK for Season 7 of the Golden Age Radio series, sponsored by Auburn’s First Congregational Church, located at 710 Auburn Ravine Road! Crime and Comedy abound in this March Madness round of Old Time Radio!
Dragnet:"The Big TV" 1954. Those detectives are out to solve the latest case in Los Angeles.
Maisie: "The Spicy Novel". This is our first Maisie episode. This comedy from 1951 follows our "older" actress Maisie and her inept agent as she helps a dowdy young novelist "spice it up" and boy does she. From 1951.
Burns and Allen: "Gracie Runs for President" Well why not? 1940.
Sat, March 9, 2024
6:30 PM
Location— First Congregational Church: 710 Auburn Ravine Road in Auburn. Overmiller Hall—Please bring your own chair, drinks and snacks! Treats are available for donation.
FREE to All, Donations Graciously Accepted
Cinema at the State Presents
Woman in Motion
Sponsored by Mike Holmes
Woman in Motion is an inspiring documentary about the life and influence of Nichelle Nichols – dancer and singer for Duke Ellington; Lieutenant Uhura in Star Trek; and recruiter for NASA and her impact on social justice, equal rights, and equal opportunities.
Running time: 1h 36m
Thurs, March 14, 2024
7:00 PM
Location— Odd Fellows Lodge #7, 1226½ Lincoln Way in Auburn
Tickets: $12 Adults, $10 Seniors and Kids under 12 ($2 fees included)
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Cinema at the State Presents
Lost in Translation
Sponsored by Jeff Farrell design + images
A lonely, aging movie star named Bob Harris (Bill Murray) and a conflicted newlywed, Charlotte (Scarlett Johansson), meet in Tokyo. Bob is there to film a Japanese whiskey commercial; Charlotte is accompanying her celebrity-photographer husband. Strangers in a foreign land, the two find escape, distraction and understanding amidst the bright Tokyo lights after a chance meeting in the quiet lull of the hotel bar. They form a bond that is as unlikely as it is heartfelt and meaningful.
Running time: 1h 41m Rated R
Thurs, March 28, 2024
7:00 PM
Location— Odd Fellows Lodge #7, 1226½ Lincoln Way in Auburn
Tickets: $12 Adults, $10 Seniors ($2 fees included)
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Cinema at the State Presents
Hoop Dreams
Sponsored by Dean Prigmore and Patrice Taylor
With Special Guest Co-Maker Frederick Marx, Academy and Emmy nominated Filmmaker
Tells the true story of two boys from inner-city Chicago with a gift for basketball. The iconic film follows their struggle to turn high school stardom into college scholarships and pro careers and to escape the ghetto. Academy Award Winner for Best Film Editing and Sundance Film Festival Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature, among other awards.
Running time: 2h 50m
Sat, April 13, 2024
6:00 PM (Doors Open 5:00 PM)
Includes Intermission and Q&A with Filmmaker following screening
Location— Odd Fellows Lodge #7, 1226½ Lincoln Way in Auburn
Tickets: $12 Adults, $10 Seniors and Kids under 12 ($2 fees included)
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Cinema at the State Presents
Deep Rising
Sponsored by Sharon Castle and Stephen Guzier
Join us on an epic journey from the deepest depths of our ocean – the most uncharted and inaccessible place on our planet – to the future of green energy and learn how the two are inextricably linked.
Narrated and executive produced by ocean activist Jason Momoa and interwoven with awe-inspiring footage of the deep’s most dazzling creatures, Deep Rising illuminates the vital relationship between our ocean’s fragile and mysterious ecosystems, and sustaining all life on Earth.
Running time: 1h 25m
Thurs, April 25, 2024
7:00 PM
Location— Odd Fellows Lodge #7, 1226½ Lincoln Way in Auburn