Theater Barn
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Theater Barn at Winedale
Shakespeare students from The University of Texas at Austin's College of Liberal Arts' Shakespeare at Winedale program
Theater Barn at Winedale
Backstory and Context
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The Theater Barn was originally a hay barn built by the Wagner family in the 1890s from timbers derived from the cotton gin on the property. In the 1960s, Miss Ima Hogg converted the hay barn into a theater for plays and concerts. The original sides were extended with vented panels, the loft was partially removed to make room for theater balconies, and a two-tiered stage was built to accommodate dramatic productions. Over the years, many different types of performances have been held in the Theater Barn, the most notable of which is The University of Texas at Austin's College of Liberal Arts' Shakespeare at Winedale program, which began in 1970.
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Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin
The Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin
The Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin
The Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin