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New page: The '''Loblolly Theatre Company''' is an independent theater company founded in 1999 by Yolanda Reed, Hunt Scarritt and Pat Simmons. It is named for the [[Wikipedia:Lobloll...
The '''Loblolly Theatre Company''' is an independent theater company founded in [[1999]] by [[Yolanda Reed]], [[Hunt Scarritt]] and [[Pat Simmons]]. It is named for the [[Wikipedia:Loblolly Pine|Loblolly Pine]], a distinctly Southern tree.
The troupe's first production, a 70-minute, one-act play called "Miss Ississippi Mud," was written by Scarritt and directed by Reed. It opened on [[July 23]], 1999 at the [[Five Flags Dance Academy]].<ref>"Trying to connect." ''Pensacola News Journal'', July 22, 1999.</ref>
The company is now headquartered in the former chapel of the [[old Sacred Heart Hospital]], above [[Madison's Diner]]. The venue lacks a traditional stage and seats only about 35 for most productions.<ref>"Loblolly Theatre offers unique production and experience." ''Pensacola News Journal'', August 11, 2004.</ref>
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The troupe's first production, a 70-minute, one-act play called "Miss Ississippi Mud," was written by Scarritt and directed by Reed. It opened on [[July 23]], 1999 at the [[Five Flags Dance Academy]].<ref>"Trying to connect." ''Pensacola News Journal'', July 22, 1999.</ref>
The company is now headquartered in the former chapel of the [[old Sacred Heart Hospital]], above [[Madison's Diner]]. The venue lacks a traditional stage and seats only about 35 for most productions.<ref>"Loblolly Theatre offers unique production and experience." ''Pensacola News Journal'', August 11, 2004.</ref>
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==References==
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[[Category:Theater companies]]