Stone Street Presents
Stone Street Theatre
New Theatre for a New Downtown
Opening to the public June 9-10, 2006



Stone Street Theatre, a venue showcasing local and national talent in the heart of downtown Dallas, opens on Friday, June 9, 2006. Whether it’s improvisation, stand-up, cabaret, musical revues, interactive comedy, visual art, classes or clowns, Stone Street Theatre will host an on-going wide variety of acts. Stone Street Theatre in the Stone Street Gardens area between Main and Elm Streets in the upstairs space behind the Thomas & Leggitt Tavern and above the downtown location of Campisi’s.

The Stone Street Theatre began as an innovative idea of Bryan Hutson, a downtown resident. He sought to develop entertainment options for the local populace as an alternative to those existing in the West End and in Deep Ellum. Mr. Hutson partnered with Sergio A. Garcia and presented their idea to George Elson, an owner in the Stone Street Gardens area. Mr. Elson enthusiastically offered the banquet facility behind the Thomas & Leggitt Tavern to help give the fledgling organization what it needed most, a performance space.

“We have brought the Stone Street Theatre to life in order to provide an enriching and challenging theatrical experience into downtown proper,” said Bryan Hutson, co-managing director. “We want visitors and residents of Dallas alike to have the opportunity to see local artists like actors, musicians, dancers, designers, directors and playwrights in quality presentations. We will strive to be a uniquely energizing venue for the promotion of economic and cultural development in downtown Dallas.”

Stone Street Theatre has put together an impressive list of several long-time players in the Dallas theater arts and entertainment community to act as co-artistic directors. These include part of the 4 Out of 5 Doctors team of Mark Fickert and Gary Walters and John S. Davies.

“We feel strongly about our partnership with Mark, Gary and John. Not only are they all able to provide varied types of entertainment themselves, but they know other local artists very well and are crucial in designing, implementing and booking the type of productions that will make the theater prosper,” said Mr. Hutson.

The Stone Street Experience

Something of a hybrid between a straight theater, a comedy club and a cabaret style series of shows with ever-changing acts – known as “Stone Street Presents,” not simply a traditional theater but rather an “entertainment destination.” Hence, productions at Stone Street Theatre will encompass a wide variety of genres. Stone Street Theatre will be a place where patrons want to return again and again because they know they will see something new, different and innovative.

Much of the experience would be interactive for the patrons: a show room atmosphere where they arrive, have a drink at the bar or their table, mingle a bit with the other patrons, then enjoy a show. One week, it’s a comedy/improv troupe for a 45-minute set. Then while refreshing your drink, some live piano/sing-a-long. Back for another 40-minute set of stand-up comedy, juggling, variety acts, etc.

Goals of Stone Street Theatre:

Provide a local arts organization for the increasing number of talented & artistically inclined residents of downtown Dallas.
Bring theatre enthusiasts to an area of town not otherwise considered for the arts by providing unique and edgy performances expected in this type of community.
Provide guests to the City Center/Main Street District, staying in the hotels in proximity to the theatre, a place for evening entertainment within walking distance.
Continue the improvement of the downtown area by challenging developers to invest in the thriving “community” composed of business, retail, and residential infrastructure. Further to encourage the growth of arts and entertainment space in the city center.
Provide an “evening” venue for cabaret style performances by the Dallas theatre community.
To provide a unique, casual and safe theatrical experience unique to downtown, a Manhattan feel in the heart of downtown Dallas.

Doors open at 7 p.m. for bar service & appetizers from
Thomas & Leggitt Tavern

Stone Street Theatre
109 Stone Street
Dallas, TX 75201
469-438-7061

Tickets $15.00 at the door.
Reservations required at 469-438-7061

Entrance is in Stone Street Gardens between
Main and Elm Streets next to Campisi’s

Valet Parking available or CityPark at Commerce and Ervay


Co-managing directors: Bryan Hutson and Sergio A. Garcia

Co-artistic directors: Mark Fickert and Gary Walters (4 Out of 5 Doctors) and John S. Davies (local veteran actor, teacher, director, producer)

Opening dates: Friday and Saturday, June 9 and 10 at 8 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m. for bar and food service provided by Thomas & Leggitt Tavern. On-going performances every Friday and Saturday nights will also begin at 8 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m.

Tickets: $15. Call 469-438-7061 for reservations.

Downtown location: 109 Stone Street, Dallas, TX 75201 (in the Stone Street Gardens area between Main and Elm Streets; upstairs space behind the Thomas & Leggitt Tavern and above Campisi’s.). Visit our website for directions: www.stonestreettheatre.com.

Stone Street Theatre is a nonprofit organization. For information, photos or interviews, please contact entertainment publicist Kelly J Kitchens at 214-692-0697 (office) or 214-684-1378 (cell) or kelljkit@swbell.net.