About the Park...
History
The Park Theater has always been a movie theater. Opened in 1948,
the Park Theater marquee has been a part of Hayward's gateway for 58 years. The first movie shown on the Park Theater's fixed screen was "Romance On the High Seas!" The theater was built in what was known as Whitten Park. The Decor was described as 'decorative modernism'. The theatre currenty seats 322.
Future
CHARAC and friends are stepping forward to preserve the Park Theater's nostalgic look and taking the opportunity to create a performing arts center.
Mission
To promote an appreciation of and invovement in the arts in Hayward, Cable and the surrounding Northwoods areas.
We view the 'arts' as including (but not limited to) theatre, music, dance, visual arts, film, the written word, and multicultural venues.
Objectives
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To provide a performing arts center that would serve Hayward, Cable and the surrounding Northwoods area.
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To provide a home base for local theater and performing groups.
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To provide a location for multi-cultural performances and events.
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To provide an educational outreach component for youth and adults.
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To provide an exhibit area for visual arts.
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To raise the level of awareness of the value of the 'arts' in the lives of citizens.
Contact Information
CHARAC (Cable Hayward ARea Arts Council)
Park Theater Project
PO Box 136
15791 US Highway 63
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-4596
or e-mail us!
For ticket information not listed on this website,
Call The Park at 634-4596 and leave a message!
Note: Sometimes presale tickets are available at
Art Beat of Hayward 934-2780.
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