Last updated: 5/31/2011
DeKalb, Illinois
Street Address
135 N. 2nd StreetDeKalb, IL 60115
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 385DeKalb, IL 60115
phone: 815-758-1215
e-mail: info@egyptiantheatre.org
web: www.egyptiantheatre.org

Museum Type(s)

Staff

Alex Nerad
phone: 815-758-1215
Description

The Egyptian Theatre is a 1929, fully restored, Egyptian Art Deco movie palace, operated and maintained by P.E.T. Inc. (Preservation of the Egyptian Theatre) a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Egyptian is home to 25+ community groups that utilize the theatre every year and the theatre continues to show movies (classic & family films along with film festivals). The Egyptian is also available for rentals, tours, weddings, graduations, small parties and receptions.

Mission

The Preservation of the Egyptian Theatre (PET) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, respecting and sharing the Egyptian Theatre while protecting the historical integrity of the building. It is also our mission to promote community cohesiveness through the shared experience of the arts by being a center for the visual and performing arts through innovation and leadership.

Educational Programs

Live events of all kinds and films (classic, independent, art, and foreign)

Facilities
Auditoriums
Performance Areas
Governance

Non-profit group Preservation of Egyptian Theatre, Inc. (P.E.T.)

Services
Special Event Rental
Group Tours
ADA
Wheelchair Accessible
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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