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Our Mission
To nurture and educate participants and audience members with affordable and accessible multidimensional artistic programs.
What We Are
Founded by the Great Lakes Film Association and the Roadhouse Theatre For Contemporary Art, the Theatre 145 is a multimedia venue that is home to live stage shows, theatrical performances, film presentations, musicals and concerts.
Located in the heart of downtown Erie in a former church, the 220 seat venue boasts intriguing decor, fabulous art works by local artists with a spacious coffeehouse where local musicians, actors, magicians and other artists perform in a cabaret setting.
Some of the musical artists who have taken our stage are legendary Guns N’ Roses’ super star Dizzy Reed; Matty B. & The Dirty Pickles; Phantasm; Trevor Huster; Karen Jeffries; DJ Boogs; DJ The Real Truth; The Killerinas; Greg Ropp; Telefonics; Canadian Friday; Black Rose Diary; Joe Pops Weirdo Theater; GG Allin’s band, The Murder Junkies; The Trashed; Darth Johnzo; Singing For Supper; The Earthquakers; Dj Dollar Bill; Final Rest; Rick McGee and The Roadhouse Rockers and many, many more.
One of the staple production at our theatre is the Great Lakes Independent Film Festival that is dedicated to showcasing independent films in the digital medium and to presenting the works of independent filmmakers and outstanding achievements in cinema.
Our City One of the unique things about the Great Lakes Film Association is its home, Erie, Pennsylvania. Our forty-mile slice of Lake Erie waterfront bears no resemblance to the major urban centers of Pittsburgh or Philadelphia, being entirely low-rise and extremely leafy; indeed you hardly realize you are downtown until you find yourself in the shady park-like town square, on 6th Street between the main thoroughfares of Peach and State streets. There are several places of cultural interest in the city, all within walking distance of our festival, several museums devoted to history, art and science; among these, the Erie Maritime Museum has a fascinating display on the geological and ecological development of the Great Lakes and also focuses on warships of different periods; the elegant US Brig Niagara is usually moored outside and is part of the museum. Undoubtedly, Erie's main attraction is the elongated comma-shaped peninsula of Presque Isle State Park, which bends east from its narrow neck three miles west of downtown until it almost touches the city's northernmost tip. The park is maintained as a nature preserve and has wide sandy beaches good for swimming, backed by thick woods offering a series of trails. Erie is perfect with all of it’s historic and picturesque locations, it is also ideal for filming, able to give the real look of any location around the world at a much lower budget cost for the struggling filmmaker.
Using Our Venue
The Theatre 145 is available for rental by outside groups. Rental of the theatre for business meetings, private parties or other events is encouraged. The theatre is available for rental by music and concert promoters.
For information on booking concerts, events or shows at the theatre please click here or call 814-873-5069.
The Great Lakes Film Association
The Great Lakes Film Association is dedicated to presenting the works of independent filmmakers, writers, artists and musicians.
The Great Lakes Film Association celebrates the arts and the art of film as it makes a dynamic transition from celluloid to binary code.
Founded by Steven M. Opsanic, the Great Lakes Film Association strives to accomplish their mission by showcasing new independent films, recognizing outstanding filmmakers, artists, and musicians; conducting scriptwriting competitions, and hosting public workshops and events.
The Great Lakes Film Association is a 501c(3) non-profit organization that relies on contributions, sponsors, and the hard work of its volunteers.
Founding many film oriented projects and events including the Great Lakes Independent Film Festival and the Eerie Horror Film Festival, the Great Lakes Film Association is Northwest Pennsylvania’s only association for independent film and is the first to organize an independent film festival. Our main focus is on improving and enhancing the arts and the independent film industry and tourism climate in Northwest Pennsylvania. This is not something that we feel we should do, but something that we know in our hearts and in our minds that is our responsibility to do as a film association.
The Roadhouse Theatre For Contemporary Art
Since 1988, under the direction of Scott and Kim McClelland, The Roadhouse Theatre for Contemporary Art has produced professional-level theatre that challenges audiences, expands the intellect, and provokes the senses.
The Roadhouse focuses primarily on contemporary theatre as an art form.
“stunning, captivating--I can’t imagine anyone walking away unaffected. Roadhouse productions continue to challenge actors and audiences alike.” -Showcase
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