Community Offices and Information
The Eccles Community Art Center is the home of:
The Gallery Theater, a Community Theater that produces one-act plays by local authors. This gallery has an open seating policy and is limited to an audience of 50.
The 2010 season play dates:
March 19 & 20, 2010: "The Slide Rule" by Paul Birkbeck - in which a befuddled ex-spouse tries to find his way to a new relationship.
May 21 & 22, 2010: "The Porch Party" by Clarence P. Socwell - in which a shy introvert meets a faux Barbarella.
Curtain nightly at 7:00; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Saturday Matinee curtain at 2:00 p.m.; door open at 1:30 p.m.
Tickets: $8 /performance/person. Please call art center staff during business hours to reserve your ticket: 801-392-6935.
The plays at the Gallery Theater are not recommended for young children or infants. Children must have their own ticket.
NOTE: All plays produced at Gallery Theater are original scripts written by local playwrights. All proceeds go the Eccles Community Art Center, a nonprofit organization.
Call for Theater Personnel:
Experienced and/or talented amateur actors of various ages, directors, technical staff, stage hands, and playwrights are needed on a volunteer basis. To be on a calling list, submit name, address, phone number, a statement of interest, and a resume of experience. Actors should include a physical description and/or current photograph. Mail information to Production Manager, Clarence P. Socwell, Eccles Community Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Avenue, Ogden, Utah 84401 or fax (801) 392-5295.The Eccles Community Art Center is the headquarters for other community organizations including:
Ogden Symphony Ballet Association 638 East 26th Street Ogden, Utah 84401
(801)399-9214 www.symphonyballet.org
Rotary Club of Ogden (801)392-5343 http://www.rotaryogdenutahusa.com
Junior League of Ogden (801) 393-2540 The Junior League of Ogden
Ogden Opera Guild c/o 2580 Jefferson Avenue, Ogden, Utah 84401
Weber County Heritage Foundation c/o 2580 Jefferson Avenue, Ogden, Utah 84401
Weber County Heritage Foundation
A number of community clubs also meet at the Eccles Community Art Center, including:
Needlework Guild of Ogden Meets first Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. @ Carriage House Studio.