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Augusta Mini Theatre Gala Weekend Postponed Due to Illness

The gala weekend planned for the Augusta Mini Theatre scheduled for January 16-18 has been altered due to the illness of Tyrone Butler, the founder. While the ribbon-cutting ceremony will still take place at 5 p.m. on Friday, January 16, performances originally set for January 17 and 18 have been postponed. In a statement, the theatre expressed care and respect for Butler's health and recovery. Ticket holders for the postponed events will be contacted directly with information about their options. The theatre, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in October 2025, recently completed construction on a new 142-seat facility.

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Due to illness, the gala weekend planned for the Augusta Mini Theatre Jan.16-18 has been altered. According to an email from the mini theater, Tyrone Butler, the founder, is ill. Some of the events celebrating the new theater building will be rescheduled. The ribbon cutting will still be at 5...

Augusta Mini Theatre gala events postponed

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Due to illness, the gala weekend planned for the Augusta Mini Theatre Jan.16-18 has been altered. According to an email from the mini theater, Tyrone Butle

Augusta Mini Theatre gala events postponed

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