Leaf Theater

The Leaf Theater is a historical theater in Quincy, Florida, run by the non-profit group Quincy Music Theater.

The Leaf Theater

The Leaf Theater was built in 1949 and named for the economic impact of shade tobacco on the community.[1] Originally a movie theater, the grand opening was hosted by Roy Rogers.[2] The building had air conditioning, a cry room, and a separate entrance for blacks before desegregation took effect.[2] In 1980, the Leaf closed due to competition from multiplexes.[2]

In 1983, the building was purchased and donated to the Quincy Music Theatre group who restored it through a preservation grant, local funds [3] and private gifts from donors who were relations of the Quincy residents who were original purchasers of Coca-Cola stocks.[4] The theater now hosts live musical theatre and educational events throughout the year. In the summer, The Leaf sponsors a Children's Summer Theatre Workshop and film events.[5] Steven L. Taylor periodically conducts master class workshops at The Leaf.[6][7]

References
  1. Hunt, Bruce (2011). Visiting Small-Town Florida. Pineapple Press Inc. ISBN 9781561644889. Retrieved May 4, 2014.
  2. Forsher, James (2003). The Community of Cinema: How Cinema and Spectacle Transformed the American Downtown. Greenwood Publishing Group. ISBN 9780275973551. Retrieved May 4, 2014.
  3. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on April 18, 2014. Retrieved June 22, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. Bloomberg News (January 22, 1997). "Things Have Gone Better After Taking Stock in Coke". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 4, 2014.
  5. "Quincy Music Theatre | Performing Arts of Gadsen County". quincymusictheatre.com. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  6. "QMT Presents – the Lion Kings L. Steven Taylor | Quincy Music Theatre". Archived from the original on April 18, 2014. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
  7. "L. Steven Taylor: Credits, Bio, News & More | Broadway World". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
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