~Main Street Theatre House~
In February of 2009, The Revue moved from the Vermontville Opera House, to a new home located at 301 N. Main Street, Nashville, at the invitation of the owner, Michael Callton, DC. The downstairs was occupied by The Commission on Aging and The Green Light Driving School. The upstairs was vacant at this time. Years ago, it was the home of the local Masons. After many hours of volunteers cleaning, painting, building a sound/light booth, a stage, fire escape and a sound system, they were ready for their first performance. Willy Wonka, Jr. opened the theater May 2009. The Revue has a permanent consession/ticket booth in the historic lobby. Great care was taken to restore the wood trim and tin ceilings. Assigned seating is available with cushioned chairs on the main floor and theater seats in the balcony. The theater group now has ample storage for costumes, along with an additonal room used as a dressing room. Spotlights have a permanent position in the balcony. The Revue has been welcomed by the community and is excited about giving back to the people of the area. We not only put on 4 shows a year, but also offer a theater music camp for children. The facility is available for fund raisers, parties and meetings.
~The Revue~
The Revue started in 1996 by a group of eager high school students. Travis McIntyre, Andy Swartz and Elizabeth Stanton approached Bill Reynolds for his help (since he had five years of previous experience in the theatre). Bill was to be the producer of every play thereafter. Since the first performance of The Importance of Being Ernest, the group has taken off in full speed performing four shows a year to hundreds of area people. Cast members span from Lansing to Hastings, Lake Odessa and Sunfield to Battle Creek. The response has been wonderful. The Revue is alive and very excited to bring theater to this area. We hope to be here for many years to come.