Ca Garden Garden Grove Room

GardenGrovePlayhouseLogo.jpg

The Garden Grove Playhouse was a non-profit community theater organization located near the western edge of the city of Garden Grove in Orange County, California. The organization was originally called the Garden Grove Community Theatre, but the name changed in 1995 by a vote of the Board of Directors and the general membership. Prior to this name change, the organization was known briefly as the Orange County Actors’ Theater – Garden Grove, but the general membership did not accept this name and at the annual meeting in January 1995, the Garden Grove Playhouse (GGP) name was suggested and accepted.

GGP was founded in 1974 – the same year the nearby Westminster Community Theatre began construction on its permanent home. GGP’s first production, Desk Set, opened in June 1974 and was presented at Rancho Alamitos High School. Because of conflicts with school schedules, the Rancho Alamitos campus could not continue to be used, but the Garden Grove Unified School District allowed GGP to use Lake High School, an alternative or ‘continuation’ campus.

GGP’s next home was found in Garden Grove’s Gem Theater, though it was a very brief stay. The Gem Theater was originally a single screen movie theater that the City of Garden Grove obtained grants to remodel and convert to a performing arts space. GGP would only present two productions at the Gem – it was decided that the space would be used only for professional or equity theater.

While GGP was left homeless, the situation lead to the conversion of another city-owned facility – one with a rather odd history. The building that would eventually become the permanent home of the GGP was used originally as an office to sell newly-built homes in west Garden Grove. After the homes were all sold, the building became city property and was moved to Eastgate Park to be converted into a teen center. The center was closed during the 1970s due to lack of interest and vandalism, and remained largely unused for several years – though it was periodically used as a rehearsal space for the Gem Theater. GGP's Board of Directors convinced the Garden Grove City Council that the space could be converted into a theater, and work began in 1981. The building saw its first opening night in January 1982 with a production of Any Wednesday and served as GGP’s home continuously until it ceased operations in 2009.

The productions presented by GGP varied slightly from year to year, often including a balanced roster of traditional favorites and seasonal variety shows. In 2003, the GGP presented its first original production, a collection of three one-acts written and produced by a local playwright. In 2005, GGP began including more experimental fare, including productions of Lee Blessing's Eleemosanary and Moisés Kaufman's The Laramie Project. However, in 2006, GGP returned to presenting more traditional, classic plays and variety shows which continued until the organization's demise.

Interestingly, the original location of the Eastgate Park building remains somewhat of a mystery. A thorough search of city building records only returned the building permit that allowed the building to be moved to Eastgate Park. While that document showed the destination address for the building, the original address was omitted and remains unknown, making it virtually impossible to find the original building permits for its construction. During the summer of 2009, the City of Garden Grove began using the building as a teen center once again, returning the building to its pre-theater use.

GGPlayhouse.jpg

Garden Grove Medical Center, Prime Healthcare Services ...

Room..... Garden Grove Opportunities ... hospital centrally located in beautiful Southern California

...

Hilton Garden Inn Anaheim/Garden Grove (Garden Grove ...

Hilton Garden Inn Anaheim/Garden Grove, Garden ... Garden Grove, CA 92840 ... Garden Inn is incredible! The room was large with a king size bed with a ...

...

Apartments for Rent in Garden Grove | Apartment in ...

Harbor Grove Luxury Apartments - Garden Grove, CA 92843 ... Downstairs with Private Patio Mirror decor in living room, Excellent condition. Clean, garden ...

...

Emeritus at Garden Manor, Garden Grove, California ...

Emeritus at Garden Manor offers Assisted Living, Independent Living in Garden Grove, California. ... Our common areas – including our lovely dining room and dedicated library ...

...

Garden Grove Inn - Garden Grove, CA - Home

At Garden Grove Inn, you’ll find friendly staff waiting to welcome you and a sparkling clean, comfortable room. No matter what you plan to do in Southern California, Garden Grove ...

...

Garden Grove, CA Real Estate : Garden Grove Homes for ...

5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Large Living Room, ... Garden Grove Real Estate & Homes for Sale in California. The friendly and balanced community of Garden Grove is rich ...

...

Garden Grove Apartments - House Rentals in Garden Grove ...

Your Guide to Apartments for Rent in Garden Grove, CA. Rent.com is free to search. To view all of our Garden Grove area ... About Us | Help | Press Room | List a Property | Affiliates | ...

...

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES: GARDEN GROVE ...

GARDEN GROVE: 12867 GARDEN GROVE BLVD GARDEN GROVE, CA 92843 UNITED STATES 1-714-5393535 ... Meeting Room Details: Meeting Room Capacities by Layout Rooms ...

...

Hilton Garden Inn Anaheim - Reviews of this Hotel in ...

We Recommend Hilton Garden Inn Anaheim Because "our room was fresh and very clean" more on Yahoo! Travel "breakfast staff were polite and the food selection is great for $9" more on ...

...

Hilton Garden Inn Anaheim-Garden Grove - Garden Grove ...

Category: Hotels [Edit] 11777 Harbor Blvd Garden Grove, CA 92840 (714) 703-9100 ... I really enjoyed my stay at the Hilton Garden Inn... the room was comfy and clean with great ...

...