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There will be a brief presentation by Steve Landrigan and a couple of others from The Friends of the Gaiety Theatre group as well as a technical presentation by Dave Griesinger, Chief Scientist for Lexicon, who did a feasibility study for the group. Dave's study speculates that Wallace Sabine's fingerprints are likely on the design of the theater since he worked with the architect Clarance Blackall in the early 1900's on several Boston theaters being built at that time. The Boston Landmarks Commission is currently giving the theater a final review and will be holding public hearings and reporting to Mayor Menino over the next several weeks on whether to grant this theater (originally named the New Lyceum), Landmark Status. Several GBC /ASA members have expressed interest in preserving the theater and have written letters to that effect which will be considered at the forthcoming Landmark Commission hearings. The Friends of the Gaiety Theatre appreciate the support of the local acoustical community and will appreciate their further assistance during the critical period ahead. All interested in the history and acoustics of Boston's cultural buildings and their preservation will enjoy this meeting.

For a copy of the letters written and additional information follow this link.  Gaiety_Theateradditional.html

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