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 Restoration Project Update
We’re excited to share the latest progress on the restoration of our beloved Theatre! Significant strides have been made, including the completion of truss repairs and seismic updates, both of which are critical to ensuring the safety and longevity of the building. Currently, we're focused on inspecting the building’s footings by excavating portions of the breezeway and other areas to assess their condition.
Our current goal is to make the Theatre suitable for temporary occupancy as we aim to bring back performances to the auditorium. It’s thrilling to imagine the day we can once again enjoy shows together in this special space. As we explore and restore, we’re uncovering some fascinating treasures from decades past, offering a glimpse into the Theatre’s rich history. Marbles, old glass bottles and cans as well as a cannon ball and a bullet as well as other items have been found and are being preserved.
While it may not look like much is happening from the outside, we’re hard at work inside! In addition to physical repairs, as we continue to work with our architect, we’re conducting a feasibility study to assess the best path forward, while also ramping up for an important capital campaign.
Please tell your friends and check our calendar below for all upcoming shows.
We continue to show films at Auburn’s Odd Fellows Lodge #7 as well as other locations around Auburn. Our 2nd Annual event in celebration of Día de Los Muertos featuring Disney/Pixar’s spectacular animated feature, Coco, Mariachi music, folkloric dance, kids’ activities and Maria’s Food Truck is Saturday, October 26th at the New Auburn Cemetery. We hope you will join us at this memorable event.
Our talented State Theatre Acting Company (STAC) will present Golden Age Radio Theatre at First Congregational Church of Auburn - a special, spooky trio of radio shows on November 1, 2024, held outdoors in the Church parking lot. Please bring your own chairs, food and drink. Should the weather be too unbearable, we will relocate into the Church Hall for your comfort.
Our new acoustic guitar series was a great success. Stay tuned for updates on this series coming back in 2025.
We so appreciate our community’s support during this Restoration process, whether through time, resources, or monetary donations, your contributions are invaluable. We are incredibly grateful for your commitment to bringing our hometown Theatre back to life. Stay tuned for more updates!
With heartfelt gratitude,
Colleen Sands, Executive Director
Auburn State Theatre, Inc.
Breezeway Excavation
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Michael Kirby Photo
Excavation in Auditorium
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Seismic Retrofit
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Auditorium Under Construction
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Many Thanks to our generous community partners for hosting events while the Theatre is under reconstruction
On Stage • On Screen
AST and STAC Present
Golden Age Radio Theatre
Extend the Halloween season with a special, spooky Golden Age Radio show that is sure to provide thrills, chills and laughs. Relive or experience for the first time beloved and iconic radio shows from the 1940s & 50s! Golden Age Radio features talented actors, dynamic soundscapes from a live Foley (sound effects) artist and engaging narratives that will transport you to a bygone era.
Running time: 1h 30m
Fri, November 1, 2024
6:30 PM
Location— First Congregational Church: 710 Auburn Ravine Road in Auburn
Free to all. Donations graciously accepted.
Cinema at the State Presents
Protocol (1984)
Sponsored by The Maki Family
Goldie Hawn plays a Washington, D.C., cocktail waitress, Sunny, who prevents the assassination of a visiting Arab emir and winds up a national heroine. Scenes of Sunny’s home town were filmed in Auburn, Grass Valley and Sacramento.
Running time: 1h 36m
Thurs, November 7, 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
Dr. Strangelove
Sponsored by Dean Prigmore & Patrice Taylor
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb is a 1964 political satire black comedy film co-written, produced, and directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Peter Sellers in three roles, including the title character. The film is often considered one of the best comedies ever made and one of the greatest films of all time.
Running time: 1h 35m
Veteran's Day
Mon, November 11, 2024
2:00 PM
Location— Veterans Memorial Hall, 100 East Street in Auburn
Free to Vets and anyone else who would like to attend to honor our Cold War Veterans. Please reserve your seat here or call 530-885-0156
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Cinema at the State Presents
Invisible Nation
Sponsored by Mike Holmes
At a time when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has demonstrated the ever-present threat of authoritarian aggression, Invisible Nation brings punctual focus to the struggle of Taiwan as it fights for its autonomy and freedom from fear.
Running time: 1h 25m
Fri, November 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
Standing in the Shadows of Motown
Sponsored by Dean Prigmore and Patrice Taylor
Standing in the Shadows of Motown recounts the story of the Funk Brothers, the uncredited and largely unheralded studio musicians that were the heartbeat on "My Girl," "Bernadette," I Was Made to Love Her," and every other hit from Motown's Detroit era.
Running time: 1h 56m
Thurs, November 21, 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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History Expedition Presents
The Forlorn Hope and Camp of Death
Auburn State Theater invites you to the final 2024 presentation in the series presented by History Expedition team members Bob Crowley, Hal Hall, and Tim Twietmeyer, who discover tales and trails of America West. The History Expedition team discovered a place thought lost to history forever: the Camp of Death, where four of the Forlorn Hope Party members died and were consumed for sustenance.
Running time: 2h
Fri, December 6, 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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AST and STAC Present
A Christmas Carol
Sponsored by Dean Prigmore & Patrice Taylor and Old Town Pizza
The festive atmosphere of a Victorian English Christmas will be front and center as the State Theatre Acting Company (STAC) presents a full-length radio show version of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” This classic “Ghost Story of Christmas” is a perennial favorite for the entire family and sure to instill the true spirit of Christmas into your holiday.
Running time: 1h 45m
Fri, December 13, 2024
7:00 PM
Sat, December 14, 2024
2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Location— First Congregational Church: 710 Auburn Ravine Road in Auburn
Tickets: $20 Adults, $15 Children 12 and under ($2 fees included)
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Cinema at the State Presents
White Christmas
Sponsored by Debra Oldziewski and Tim & Colleen Sands
The classic holiday musical featuring a song-and-dance team (Danny Kaye & Bing Crosby) who become romantically involved with a sister act (Rosemary Clooney & Vera Ellen) and team up to save a failing Vermont inn.
Running time: 2h
Sun, December 15, 2024
3:00 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 Santa Clause
Sponsored by The Kelty Family in Memory of Del Kelty
Bring the kids to this Special Christmas Matinee Event! Free candy canes and photo opportunity with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus!
Running time: 1h 37m
Sun, December 22, 2024
3:00 PM
Location— Odd Fellows Lodge #7, 1226½ Lincoln Way in Auburn