Escott O. Norton- Professional Speaker

Happy Birthday to the historic TCL Chinese Theatres , one of my favorite places in the world! 98 years ago today Grauman’s Chinese Theatre opened, and I have so many special memories of seeing incredible movies with my friends and family! Here’s to many, many more!

I was invited to discuss the TWO Chinese Theatres with my friend Jeff on his Dizney Coast to Coast podcast! Check it out! https://dizneycoasttocoast.libsyn.com/comparing-hollywoods-and-disney-hollywood-studios-chinese-theatres-disney-podcast-episode-1204

While I love speaking about historic theatres IN a historic theatre, the goal with my presentations is to bring the magic and grandeur of these movie palaces to the audience. I've spoken at clubs, schools, meeting rooms, and homes, and I can come to your venue, whatever it is!
This photo was taken by Wendell Benedetti at the 1921 State Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles, as part of the Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation's All About Tour.

Welcome to my Speaker page! I've been sharing my passion for Historic Theatres for more than 40 years, and I look forward to speaking to your organization or group!
I have a variety of engaging historic theatre talks prepared to appeal to any group, from history and architecture to urban planning and arts & crafts. Please follow this page and share with anyone you know who is looking for speakers for their events, and check out my website for more information. Thank you!

Escott O. Norton - Professional Speaker 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.