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
Next Stage of Auburn State Theatre Restoration has Begun
As Auburn State Theatre’s work of restoring the auditorium continues, it has become apparent that the time frame needed to complete the updated scope of repair work has increased. At this time the temporary closure of the Theatre will be extended through December 2023.
The lengthened closure of the auditorium does not affect AST’s on-site offices or other businesses in the multi-use complex. In addition, the exterior building roof is intact and did not sustain damage.
And the show will go on! While the Theatre Restoration Project is ongoing, AST is partnering with Odd Fellows Lodge # 7 to offer film events to the community. Please see details below.
We’ve also partnered with Crooked Lane Brewing Company for a special film event, the Coen Brothers’ cult classic The Big Lebowski on Friday, September 29. We invite you to come in costume as your favorite character from the film and enjoy an evening of outdoor cinema!
State Theatre Acting Company (STAC) will present their popular Golden Age Radio shows at First Congregational Church of Auburn on Saturdays July 15 and August 19. These shows are free to all and donations are graciously accepted.
Event information and Tickets are available below and at the door before each film. Thank you for supporting Auburn State Theatre by attending these events!
Thank you to all Auburn State Theatre patrons, volunteers, performers, staff, tenants, and the community for your outpouring of support. AST will continue to provide updates to the community of the progress, and we look forward to seeing you again at The State.
Auburn State Theatre is committed to returning with entertainment for all! We will be back better than ever!
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 at 6:00 PM, films start at 7:00 PM.
Thank you for supporting Auburn State Theatre by attending these events!
On Stage • On Screen
Cinema at the State Presents
Marcel The Shell With Shoes On
Sponsored by Jack & June Haugen
Marcel is an adorable one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie and their pet lint, Alan. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, they now live alone as the sole survivors of a mysterious tragedy. But when a documentary filmmaker discovers them amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, the short film he posts online brings Marcel millions of passionate fans, as well as unprecedented dangers and a new hope at finding his long-lost family.
Running time: 1h 29m
Thurs, August 17, 2023
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
World Tour Paddling Festival
Sponsored by Protect American River Canyons (PARC)
Come enjoy this festival that inspires people to explore rivers, lakes and oceans, push physical and emotional extremes, fully embrace the paddling lifestyle and appreciate the heritage of the wild places we paddle. Then, go paddling. We’re pretty sure you’ll want to.
Running time: 2h 30m with 15 min. intermission
Fri, August 18, 2023
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
The Golden Age of Radio!
We are back for Season 6 of The Golden Age of Radio! All shows are complete with LIVE foley, sound effects, and there will be some musical performances. From Westerns, Comedies, to Thrillers, there’s sure to be something the whole family enjoys.
Bring your refreshments, chairs, and enjoy!!
Sat, August 19, 2023
6:00 PM
Location— First Congregational Church: 710 Auburn Ravine Road in Auburn
FREE to All, Donations Graciously Accepted
Cinema at the State Presents
State Fair (1945)
Sponsored by Golden Swann Jewelers
For the young in heart! And romantic oldsters, too!
During their annual visit to the Iowa State Fair, the small-town Frake family enjoy many adventures. Son Wayne (Dick Haymes) plots revenge on a midway barker (Henry Morgan) who had embarrassed him the summer before and falls for the beautiful singer Emily (Vivian Blaine), while his melancholy sister Margie (Jeanne Crain) becomes smitten with slick city-boy reporter Pat (Dana Andrews). Proud patriarch Abel (Charles Winninger) has high hopes for his champion swine Blueboy; while his wife Melissa (Fay Bainter) enters the mincemeat and pickles contest...with hilarious results.
Running time: 1h 40m
Thurs, August 31, 2023
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
A Walk in the Woods
Sponsored by Jeff Farrell
When you push yourself to the edge, the real fun begins.
This hilarious comedy stars Robert Redford as the bestselling travel writer Bill Bryson, who makes the improbable decision to hike the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail. The peace and tranquility Bryson hopes to find is anything but, once he sets off with the only person willing to join his trek – his cantankerous friend Katz (Nick Nolte).
Running time: 1h 44m Rated R
Thurs, September 14, 2023
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
Puss In Boots
Sponsored by Portlight Consulting
Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: He has burned through eight of his nine lives, leaving him with only one life left. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives. Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature Film.
Running time: 1h 40m
Fri, September 15, 2023
7:00 PM
Location— Odd Fellows Lodge #7, 1226½ Lincoln Way in Auburn
Tickets: $12 Adults, $5 Kids under 12 accompanied by an adult ($2 fees included)
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Cinema at the State Presents
The Big Lebowski
A special film event Hosted by
Crooked Lane Brewing Co.
Sponsored by
Autovantage Service Center
The Coen Brothers’ hilariously quirky comedy-thriller about bowling, avant-garde art, nihilistic Austrians, and a guy named Jeff 'The Dude' Lebowski. Starring Jeff Bridges, Julianne Moore, John Goodman, John Turturro and Steve Buscemi, The Big Lebowski has become a cultural phenomenon. Come in costume as your favorite character from the film and enjoy an evening of outdoor cinema!
Running time: 1h 59m Rated R
Fri, September 29, 2023
Doors Open 6:00 PM
Film 7:30 PM
Get Ready for the film at “The Big Lebowski” Trivia Night. 6:00 PM, Thurs, September 28 at
Crooked Lane Brewing Co.
(536 Grass Valley Hwy. in Auburn).
Tickets: $15 ($2 fees included)
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Cinema at the State Presents
John Lewis: Good Trouble
Sponsored by S & J Property Management
An intimate account of legendary U.S. Representative John Lewis’ life, legacy and more than 60 years of extraordinary activism — from the bold teenager on the front lines of the Civil Rights movement to the legislative powerhouse he was throughout his career.
Running time: 1h 36m
Fri, October 5, 2023
7:00 PM
Location— Odd Fellows Lodge #7, 1226½ Lincoln Way in Auburn