Dreamland Theatre
Ogden, Utah
Charles and George Driskell were managers of the Dreamland Theatre on Washington Avenue for most of 1908. They made improvements to the playhouse in March, including the addition of landscape panels on the walls made by local artists. In August, the Dreamland added a second projector, eliminating the need for intermissions at reel changes. A claim by George Driskell that he had “worked with untiring energy” to secure exclusive engagements at the Dreamland provoked a strong response from R. W. Strong with 20th Century Optiscope, who claimed the entire credit for resolving booking conflicts lay with the national Film Service Association. Two months later, the Dreamland reopened under the management of Fred Tout and Fred Anderson.
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Broadway coming to Wasatch Front
Deseret News, 13 June 2004, page E10
Article Summary:
West Jordan city park bowery:
- used for performances by West Jordan Theater Arts
- more than 230 seats
- scenery and props had to be guarded 24 hours a day
- demolished and replaced by a new city fire station
Sugar Factory Playhouse:
- new venue for the West Jordan Theater Arts
- built in a section of the old West Jordan sugar factory
- First production: “Footloose: The Musical”
- 230 seats
- scenery and props can be locked up every night
