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Mr.

Escott Norton

President
EON Design Co
Country or state 
United States (California)
Available to 
Europe,
North America
City 
Los Angeles
Fee 
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Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes
Timezone 
America/Los_Angeles

Personal Details

Bio

Escott O. Norton grew up in the worlds of both theatre and architecture. His mother Sally co-founded the Occidental College Summer Drama Festival, and his father Oakley, a math teacher and pioneer in progressive education, designed and built all of Escott’s childhood homes.

Escott was drawn to historic theatres from an early age, and the Rialto Theatre in South Pasadena, CA was his first. He founded Friends of the Rialto in 1983 to advocate for its protection. He was a charter member of the Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation, a nationally recognized preservation advocacy organization, and served as its executive director for six years.

He continues to advocate for the preservation and revitalization of historic theatres and works as a design consultant for historic theatres, commercial buildings, and residences.

In an effort to share his passion and knowledge to a new audience, Escott has started creating a series of custom coloring books for all ages, each book sharing the history and unique details of a different historic movie palace.

Current position (2)

President

EON Design Co

Author/Illustrator

Coloring Historic Theatres

Presentations

Presentations (4)
The Movie Palace: an American Innovation

While movies originated in many countries around the world, the unique architectural form to present movies really blossomed in the USA. Hear how the early storefront nickelodeons evolved into the Movie Palace.

The Fantasy Architecture of the Movie Palace

Where could someone visit a Mayan Temple, a French Renaissance Ballroom, a Chinese Pagoda, or an Egyptian tomb, and all for less than a dollar? These and other splendors were possible in the 1920s by entering a Movie Palace! This unique form of architecture was all about creating fantasy before even stepping inside. This presentation will look at the different styles and themes and what inspired the designers of these great buildings.

Coloring Historic Theatres

Movie Palaces are all about creating a fantasy, and this hands-on presentation will explore the use of details and color in creating these movie palaces. Participants will have the opportunity to try coloring a choice of sample pages from Mr. Norton's original coloring books while he shares coloring techniques, tools, and tricks.

The Many Historic Theatre Districts of Los Angeles

Downtown Los Angeles had more than one Theatre District before Broadway. Hear how the early film industry took root and what it was like to go see those first movies, Then fast forward through the development of Broadway in Los Angeles and further west to newer Theatre Districts, some of which are still alive and well!

Past talks (9)
Coloring Historic Theatres
The Los Angeles Breakfast Club
Friendship Auditorium, Los ANgeles
October 4, 2023
A History of the Rialto
Womans Club of South Pasadena
1424 Fremont Avenue, South Pasadena
March 2, 2022
The Rialto Theatre- Past, Present, and Future
South Pasadena Rotary
Online
September 22, 2020
Historic Theatres of Highland Park
Highland Park Ebell Club
Highland Park, CA
November 21, 2017
Historic Theatres in the 1920s
Glendale Sunrise Rotary Club
Oakmont Country Club, Glendale, CA
September 23, 2017
South Pasadena's Early Theatres
South Pasadena Rotary Club
Oneonta Church, South Pasadena
April 25, 2017
Historic Theater Preservation Panel
International Route 66 Festival
Palace Theatre, Los Angeles
November 10, 2016
A Night at the Rialto - Bringing an Historic Theatre Back to Life
Oneonta Club of South Pasadena
1515 Garfield Ave, South Pasadena, CA
September 12, 2016
The NEW Future of The Rialto Theatre
WISPPA
South Pasadena, CA
June 6, 2015
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MC at the Rialto Theatre's "Vintage Valentine" event
MC at the Rialto Theatre's "Vintage Valentine" event
Bringing Back Broadway | SoCal Connected | KCET
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Books & Articles (7)

Rialto Theatre Coloring Book
Lulu,
2022
Tower Theatre Coloring Book
Lulu,
2022
Chinese Theatre Coloring Book
Lulu,
2023
Michigan & State Theaters Coloring Book
2024
For History's Sake
Life and Work with Escott Norton
Restoring the Historic Theatre

Expertise (15)

Entertainment & Art
Design
Sport & Hobbies
Other
History Theatre Architecture and Design Adaptive Reuse Art and Design Coloring Techniques Art in Architecture Historian Hollywood history Historic nonprofits

Reviews

Testimonials (2)
  • Escott gave his Coloring Historic Theatres to our organization and guests loved both how interactive the presentation was (excellent coloring!) and Escott's thorough knowledge of historic preservation of theaters around LA. He was also very responsive and easy to work with. Would definitely recommend having Escott speak at your event!
    Marissa
    Verified
  • Escott Norton's presentation on the historic theaters in downtown Los Angeles for the Highland Park Ebell Club provided a fascinating glimpse of the past for members. His slides and anecdotes brought these venerable theaters to life. Club members responded to his enthusiasm for preserving Los Angeles' cultural heritage. The Ebell Club would be delighted to have him as a speaker again in the future.
    Suzanne Siegel, Ebell Club Program Chair
    Verified
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Why choose me? 

I love to share my knowledge of theatre, history, architecture, and preservation in an engaging way!

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