Theater and Dance
The metropolitan area supports a number of theatrical venues and both amateur and professional companies. The Imperial Theatre, where James Brown formerly practiced, and the Bell Auditorium are the largest dedicated theater venues in Augusta. The Miller Theater was formerly a movie theater that is now undergoing major renovations in order to be returned to a usable, historic space. The Le Chat Noir Theatre is a new addition to the theater scene in Augusta. All of these spaces are located in the downtown district.
Two theaters operate in the district of South Augusta. The Augusta Mini Theater recently opened its doors for both theatrical classes and performances. The Fort Gordon Dinner Theater is a long-running theater that is based on the military base of Fort Gordon. The Young Artists Repertory Theatre, Inc. (YART) is a 10-year-old youth theatre company based in adjoining Martinez.
Augusta Ballet is a prominent presenting dance company based in Augusta. They present world-class performers mostly out of the Imperial Theatre. The Augusta Players are a theatrical troupe in the city.
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