“What’s Happening at the Madame Walker Theater?” That questions has been asked by the community in recent years with rumors of financial troubles at the historic building on Indiana Avenue. Along with the well publicized problems with the theater’s ancient air conditioning system. Since January there’s been new leadership at the historic Indianapolis institution. In her first Afternoons with Amos appearance, Dr. Kathleen Spears, the President/CEO of the Madame Walker Theater appeared to update the community on what’s happening at the Theater and Center.
Dr. Kathleen Spears, President/CEO, Walker Theater
Dr. Spears emphasized that things are getting better. The Heating and Air Conditioning system works. Though Spears said the nearly 100 year age of the building and its historic nature makes it expensive to repair and renovation. Spears said the Walker is committed to serving the community with a variety of programs in the coming twelve months. The Walker is focusing on five “Core Elements” – Cultural Education; Youth Empowerment; Entrepreneurship; Art and Entertainment. Jazz on the Avenue continues on the Fourth Friday of the Month along with an Art on the Avenue monthly to encourage and showcase the works of local artists. A movie is shown monthly, movies that focus on the struggle of human and equal rights in this country and the world. Famed dancer Savion Glover comes to the Walker in October for a special performance. And the Walker plans special activities on the Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday, including an appearance by Sarah Collins Rollins, a survivor of the 1963 Birmingham Church Bombing. For More on the Events at the Walker go to Website for The Walker Theatre Click the Media Player to Hear Amos’ Interview With Walker Theater CEO Dr. Kathleen Spears. Runs 28 Minutes ©2014 WTLC/Radio One.
