![]() ![]() At the lowest point will lie a large stage, flanked by dressing rooms with plantings which will form entrances, exits and background. The gently sloping stadium facing north will seat 2,000 with possibilities for increased capacity. Pearse, landscape architect, has used the national lay of the land to great advantage. In the plans for the proposed amphitheatre R. Just under the stage portion of the building, 40 x 60 feet, will be compact dressing rooms which may also be reached from the outside so that they may serve as auxiliary to the evergreen dressing rooms of the outside theatre. The front portion of the building, 44 x 72 feet in width, will have an entrance lobby with check rooms, lounge and director’s room above and will hold an auditorium proper seating 300 persons, with space arranged for an orchestra pit. The formal planting of its immediate grounds, a gift of the Raleigh Garden Club will be an additional beauty. ![]() Treated in a modern matter on account of its large masses, made necessary by adequate stage dimensions, this building will dominate the landscape and lend great dignity. The small and beautiful theatre situated at the eastern edge of the natural amphitheatre, was designed by William Henry Dietrich. Proposed Plan for Building, Amphitheatre and Grounds under the sponsorship of the City of Raleigh – A Works Progress Administration project approved by Washington on August 20, 1938. Image courtesy of Raleigh Little Theatre Archives
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