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The Bulb Theater is a dream proposed by supporters of the arts in Gilroy. It is an outdoor performance space that will be created on the empty lot at Eigleberry and Seventh Streets downtown. The city purchased this piece of land with the intention of building a new Cultural Art Center. With the downturn in the economy this plan has been put on hold, for now. In the meantime, the lot sits empty and overgrown. We believe a portion of this plot of land could be used as an outdoor theater in the interim.

Modeled after a similar project in England, The Bulb would use fast growing privet hedges along the back instead of stage curtains. Across from the performance space would be a level area for seating and a second slightly elevated area behind that. The ground would be planted with durable, drought resistant ground cover such as Lipia so it would not need mowing and require little water. Trees lining the back area will provide cool shade for day-time performance and place for lighting.
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