The Majestic Theatre: Then and Now

SPEAKER: Rachel Kohler

Thursday, August 14, 2025
Corvallis Museum
Corvallis Museum

The Majestic Theatre: Then and Now

SPEAKER: Rachel Kohler

Thursday, August 14, 2025

The Majestic Theatre is the oldest operational theatre in Benton County, serving the Mid-Willamette Valley with arts and culture of all kinds since 1913. Explore the century-long evolution of the Majestic, as well as the rich and fascinating history of the Corvallis theatre industry at large.

Rachel Kohler

About the presenter

Rachel KohlerRachel Kohler (she/her) has been working at the Majestic Theatre for going on 7 years, first as Program Assistant for the education department, and then more recently stepping into a new role as the Recreation Coordinator of Cultural Arts and Community Engagement. Rachel holds an M.Litt/MFA in Shakespeare and Performance with a concentration in dramturgy and education, as well as a B.S. in Theatre Arts and English. She has lived and breathed theatre since she was old enough to understand what it was, and her wide-ranging interests in the field make her a true theatrical polyglot, with an understanding of every aspect of creating a show from start to finish, as well as a deep enthusiasm for dramaturgical research of all kinds.

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