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Lyric Theatre Artists Conception 20151906 Orpheum

The Orpheum was originally built on this 216 Seneca Street Oil City location!

Vaudeville houses were prevelant in our city during the early 1900's due to the active oil fields in the surrounding hills. Variety acts of all sorts could be experienced. For a summary of the Oil City historic theatre district go to ORLA - Hidden Heritage Early Theaters

Keys to Success of the Lyric Rehabiltation Projecti:
   * Reclaiming the old store front for a performance space, 214 seat auditorium, and spacious lobby
    * Marketing the services of a performance arts center to patrons enjoying many forms of entertainment
    * Developing a year round event package for a variety of patrons from all socio-economic backgounds
Please Donate Now! Our need is now down to $ 31,000.  To learn more, come to our Annual Meeting Monday, March 11, 2024 7 PM at Billy's restaurant in Oil City

CDCA, Inc. is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization.  You can securely donate to the Lyric Theatre Rehabilitation Project by using this link to our account with Bridge Builders Community Foundations.                  






 
Billy's Has Karma Concert series on Thursdays 7PM to 9PM in February 2024!

A Strong Foundation

The Lyric Theatre Oil City is owned by Community Playhouse, Incorporated and they will become the resident theatre troupe of the renovated theatre. CPI has been producing quality shows in the Oil Region since 1955. To continue their primary focus on producing shows, CPI has entered into an agreement with Colonel Drake Cultural Alliance, Inc. to manage the property. Together, they seek $1,500,000 in public and private funding to complete renovations to the historic Lyric Theatre- the last remaining example of a working vaudeville house in the city limits where once there were many.

                  Check out CPI's Website Click Here!                           

  A Strong Partner

The primary objective of the Colonel Drake Cultural Alliance, Inc is to restore, preserve, and maintain the Lyric Theatre by providing an excellent performance arts venue to host stimulating entertainment, educational, and social events for the region.

The CDCA, Inc. was formed in 1994 to restore, preserve, and maintain a historical building in Venango County and successfully managed the 1926 Colonel Drake Theatre project for over 3 years until that property was lost at auction in late 1995. Other city properties were evaluated but the Lyric property at 216 Seneca Street shows great promise to support and advance historical education and cultural activities for the benefit of the Oil Region. It is a very appropriately sized venue for the intended

purposes and located in an emerging arts district.

Billy and the Neptunes February 1. Timekeepers February 8, The Wyllis Street Band February 15, Acoustic Earle February 22, In Harmony February 29 for Billy's has Karma Concert Series February, 2024!





























February Karma Concert Series Sponsors are Stubler's Drive-Thru, Clifford's Carpets, Linda & Mike Morrison, Friends of Karma, & Karma Girls.


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