ABOUT THE GRANADA
– EMPORIA’S COMMUNITY VENUE –
THE EMPORIA GRANADA THEATRE IS A 501(C)3 NONPROFIT BUSINESS AND IS OWNED BY THE GRANADA THEATRE ALLIANCE, INC.
The building was erected in 1929, restored in 2002-2008, and has since been a venue to grow, connect, and enrich the city of Emporia.
The theatre seats 823 people and is used as a venue for weddings, holiday parties, business meetings, concerts, movies, and various other programs. The Granada Theatre has truly become a central landmark in Emporia and continues to give back to the community through its many different events.
OUR MISSION
Our goal is to operate and promote the beautifully restored historic Emporia Granada Theatre as a destination for educational, cultural and social events through diverse programming that enhances and strengthens the community and surrounding areas. We’re committed to modeling diversity and inclusion for the entire arts industry of the nonprofit sector, and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all.
READ MORE ABOUT OUR BELIEFS AND GOALS, AND WHAT WE'RE DOING TO MAKE THEM A REALTIY
OUR HISTORY
Built at the tail end of the roaring 20s for the equivalent of $5.3 million in today’s money, the gorgeous Emporia Granada Theatre was nearly lost to fire, rain, and ruin before being rescued and lovingly restored by Emporia citizens.
READ MORE ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE THEATRE AND HOW IT WAS SAVED
MEET OUR TEAM
It takes a lot of work to keep our theatre beautiful and running smoothly. Meet some of the talented staff that makes it possible for us to bring live entertainment to Emporia.
STACEY SCHNEIDER
INTERIM DIRECTOR
MARCIA LAWRENCE
SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
Email Marcia
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BRAD YOUNT
PRESIDENT
MIKE HELBERT
VICE PRESIDENT
ANTHONY MERCER
TREASURER
NORMA WATSON
SECRETARY
JAN TRAYLOR
BRYAN SILVERSON
JUSTIN TABARES
JEFF KITSELMAN
DR. CARON DAUGHERTY
VOLUNTEER AT THE GRANADA
The Granada always has exciting volunteer opportunities available for community members who want to help! Visit our Volunteer page to learn more.
OUR COMMITMENT TO STOPPING THE SPREAD
We take the threat of COVID-19 seriously. For the safety of our staff, guests, and performers we have enacted policies and procedures that will remain in effect for the foreseeable future.