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Architect and Cultural Advocate Yina Moore Challenges Entrenched Model of Theater Development with Adams Theater
May 10, 2024
Tyler Shepherd
Theaters, as well as other facilities for the arts, are often thought of as too “highbrow” for the average American, placing them under a domain exclusively for the moneyed class. However, these structures play a key role in the community, serving as places where residents can gather as well as strengthening the culture by providing learning opportunities for everyone.
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Yina Moore And The Adams Theater: Pioneering A Collaborative Model Of Revitalizing Arts And Culture In Rural Communities
Feb 14, 2024
Joe James
The US population has become more and more urban across the 20th and 21st centuries, with 83% of Americans now living in urban areas, compared to 64% in 1950. By 2050, this figure is expected to grow to 89%. This flight toward the cities has left many rural towns with shrinking populations, and many of these towns' infrastructure has been falling into disrepair. Many culturally relevant heritage structures, which serve as a testament to history, are now run-down shells of their former glory.
One such heritage building is the Adams Theater in the town of Adams in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Built in 1937, the theater served as a cultural hub for the town, connecting generations of local residents until it was closed down in 1967.
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