Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center

Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center Discover a variety of arts and culture at the Palatine Park District's Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center. Charles S. Cutting. A prominent portrait of Mr.

Cutting Hall is a unique facility owned and operated by the Palatine Park District. Cutting Hall serves the arts and entertainment needs of area residents in the northwest suburbs as one of the few performing arts centers owned by a local recreation agency in the state of Illinois. The theatre has been an integral part of the arts environment in Palatine since it was built in 1928 as part of the o

riginal Palatine High School. The auditorium is named after the first principal, Mr. Cutting can be seen in the inner lobby between the two entrances to the theatre. When the curtains first opened on the Cutting Hall stage on September 15, 1928, the theatre’s appearance was similar to today. The cross work of the beams were hand decorated by Gustav Bandt, one of four artists in the world who did this type of work. The tiffany lamps which hang from the six pillars that support the auditorium area originally used gas as their power source, and the stage curtain displayed the PHS monogram on a purple and gold drape. School District 211 closed the building when they moved the high school to a new, larger facility in 1977. Grassroots efforts from area residents began a drive in hopes of saving the old high school building to use as a community center. Cutting Hall became a major aspect of this drive and, in the end this section of the building became a free-standing facility through renovations undertaken by the Palatine Park District. The intentions of the Park District were to restore and preserve Cutting Hall so that area residents would have the opportunity to enjoy and participate in community as well as professional productions. Additional renovations included a lobby with a box office and alterations of additional existing classrooms. These classrooms were redesigned to be used as a scene shop, dressing rooms, and a large rehearsal area. The Palatine Park District is proud to offer this lively example of the rich heritage found in our area. We sincerely hope you enjoy the quality programs presented at the Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center.

Great job to our Broadway Bound Youth Theatre!
11/04/2024

Great job to our Broadway Bound Youth Theatre!

What a great performance by the Palatine Youth Theater! ✨
07/16/2024

What a great performance by the Palatine Youth Theater! ✨

Check out the Cutting Hall shout out at 1:55. Thanks WGN Radio!
08/25/2022

Check out the Cutting Hall shout out at 1:55. Thanks WGN Radio!

Jon Hansen visits Palatine, joined by WGN Radio News Director Ryan Burrow, and stops by locations including the George Clayson House Museum, WHCM Radio at Harper College, Durty Nellie’s, and …

Come indoors tomorrow night and enjoy the sweet sounds of the Allegro Community Chorus!
08/02/2022

Come indoors tomorrow night and enjoy the sweet sounds of the Allegro Community Chorus!

❗️LOCATION CHANGE❗️ Allegro Community Chorus is moving its performance Wednesday, August 3 at 7:30 pm to Cutting Hall due to the predicted storms.

Come and enjoy this free choral performance featuring the sweet sounds of summer!

👏Bravo!
07/18/2022

👏Bravo!

Tickets on sale now!
07/05/2022

Tickets on sale now!

Are you ready to "Let it Go?"❄️ Purchase your tickets online today at cuttinghall.org for Palatine Youth Theatre Camp's production of Disney's Frozen, Jr. Performances will be held July 15 at 1:00pm and July 16 at 11:00am. We hope to see you there!

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150 E Wood Street
Palatine, IL
60067

Telephone

+18472025222

Website

https://palparks.org/CH-tickets

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