Bama Theatre
March 29, 2008
Tuscaloosa, AL
8:30pm - 2:30am
HISTORY:
Constructed between 1937 and 1938, the Bama Theatre was built using funds provided by the Public Works Administration (PWA) program, the New Deal agency responsible for constructing many Depression-era civic projects. Designed by architect David O. Whilldin of Birmingham, the Theatre served as the community's grand movie house, as well as the only air-conditioned building at that time. One of the last movie palaces built in the South, the building was an interesting mixture of the Beaux Arts, Art Deco, and Moderne styles popular during the period and the lavish "atmospheric" style of theatre architecture popular in the 1920's. The house of the theatre is actually a reproduction of the courtyard of the Davanzati Palace of Florence, Italy with the orchestra and balcony sections decorated as a Spanish courtyard complete with balconies and ironwork. The murals on the acoustical panels, painted by Italian-born scenic designer Navino Nataloni, and the twinkling stars and clouds on the night sky ceiling complete the open-air feel of the performance hall. The Theatre was converted to a performing arts center in 1976 and was completely renovated for live theatrical use. When Theatre Tuscaloosa built its own home in 1999, the Bama returned to showing classic, foreign, and art films with its Silver Screen Series. Local artists regularly exhibit in the Junior League Gallery, and dance companies, theatrical troupes, and musical artists perform in the theatre, making the Bama downtown Tuscaloosa 's visual and performing arts center.
Investigation with: West Alabama Paranormal Research & Investigation Group
SUMMARY:
Reported paranormal activity at the Bama include disembodied voices, the feeling of being watched, moving shadows, and physical contact.
EQUIPMENT:
Digital cameras, Digital Voice Recorders, Sony Handycams with the Nightshot feature, EMF Meter, Infrared Digital Temperature Scanner
PHOTOS:
Taken with digital cameras.
EVP:
Taken with Digital Voice Recorders.
"Stupid Fools"
Recorded by: Mike Corley Location: Stage
Weird Noise Film
Recorded by: Mike Corley Location: Projector Booth
"You're Late Michael"
Recorded by: Mike Corley Location: Stage
Anyone Here "Yes"
Recorded by: Mike Corley Location: Basement
"Help Me Now Gretchen"
Recorded by: Mike Corley Location: Stage
"How's Leo Now"
Recorded by: Mike Corley Location: Stage
"I Love You"
Recorded by: Mike Corley Location: Basement
"I Will Call Tommy"
Recorded by: Mike Corley Location: Stage
"I Don't Have The Time"
Recorded by: Mike Corley Location: Stage
Weird Howl "I'm Not Fine"
Recorded by: Mike Corley Location: Basement
Weird Howl Again
Recorded by: Mike Corley Location: Stage
"I'm Dead"
Recorded by: Mike Corley Location: Basement
"Never"
Recorded by: Mike Corley Location: Basement
2nd Voice "I Hate This"
Recorded by: David Higdon Location: Basement
"Want To Go Home"
Recorded by: David Higdon Location: Basement
"Hello You"
Recorded by: David Higdon Location: Basement
"Help Me Fool"
Recorded by: David Higdon Location: Basement