Tampa Theatre Oral History Collection
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Interviewer
Laura Landry and Andy Huse
Publication Date
2024
Date
2023-11-11
Abstract
Laura Landry is joined by John Bell, President and CEO of Tampa Theatre, who shares the maturation of the establishment during his time. Bell describes the changes over the years to previewing films, live shows, and ongoing renovations to preserve the historical authenticity of the building. John Bell spotlights the profound relationship between the local community and Tampa Theatre. He fondly describes moments when the community rallied to save the theater in the sixties and their unwavering support of the theater during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Keywords
Tampa Theatre, Councils and synods in art, Motion picture film, Theater management, Silent film music, Motion picture studios, Paramount Pictures Inc., Motion picture distribution, Architecture, Gargoyles, Birds, Historic preservation, Historic buildings, Theater programs, Ghosts, Hillsborough County (Fla.). Arts Council, Rosa Rio (1902-2010), John Eberson (1875-1954), Art Keeble (1944-2023)
Extent
01:30:28; 27 page transcript
Subject: geographic
Tampa (Fla.)
Language
English
Digital Date
2023
Media Type
Oral histories
Format
Digital Only
Identifier
tampa-theatre-ohp-john-bell
Recommended Citation
Bell, John, "John Bell Oral History Interview" (2024). Tampa Theatre Oral History Collection. 2.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/tampa_theatre_ohp/2
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