By MATT PIKE
For those that missed the guided tours of the historic Missouri Theatre during the summer, three more opportunities will be coming up next month.
Two tours will be held on November 9th at 2pm and 3pm, and one tour will be hosted on November 17th at 6pm. Frank Polleck, long-time theater tech at the Missouri will kick off each tour with an introduction in the lobby. Then a docent will lead the tour through the auditorium and across the mezzanine. Knowledgeable theater devotees include retired director of Performing Arts Association Beth Sharp, former St Joseph Symphony Manager Lori McAlister, and Administrative Assistant at Performing Arts Association Karl Wellenkoetter.
“Whether you’ve been in the theater once or dozens of times, you are sure to see something different or learn something new that you’ve not seen before,” Centennial Celebration Series Chair Lori McAlister says in a news release.
There is no minimum number required to participate. Reservations are not required, but are encouraged, especially for groups of five or more. Tours are offered free and donations to the Friends of the MO Theater are gratefully received. Intersted parties can contact McAlister for more information. Tours are presented by the Centennial Celebration Series Committee in anticipation of the 100th Anniversary of City Hall and the Missouri Theater in 2027.
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