Quirky LA institution now asks public for money — after taking millions from elite donors
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“The Bob Baker Marionette Theater has officially almost reached a $5 million deal to purchase its current rental home in Highland Park.”
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The evidence mentions the theater purchasing its current location in Highland Park but does not specify a $5 million deal. No sources confirm the exact $5 million figure or the deal's status as 'nearly secured'.
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— Bob Baker or Bobby Baker may refer to:
Bob Baker (actor) (1910–1975), American singer and actor
Bob Baker (American football) (born 1927), American football coach
Bob Baker (basketball) (1919–1950), …
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— The Bob Baker Marionette Theater, founded by Bob Baker and Alton Wood in 1963, is the longest continuous running puppet theater in the United States. In June 2009, the theater was designated as a Los …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Baker_Marionette_Theater
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— A marionette ( MARR-ee-ə-NET; French: marionnette [maʁjɔnɛt] ), or string puppet, is a puppet controlled from above using wires or strings depending on regional variations. A marionette's puppeteer i…
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“The theater has already raised a massive $4.5 million, thanks in large part to a 'who’s who' of elite donors.”
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A single source mentions elite donors (Jack Black, Perenchio, etc.) but does not explicitly state the $4.5 million amount. Other sources lack specific financial details.
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— Bob Baker or Bobby Baker may refer to:
Bob Baker (actor) (1910–1975), American singer and actor
Bob Baker (American football) (born 1927), American football coach
Bob Baker (basketball) (1919–1950), …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Baker
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— The Bob Baker Marionette Theater, founded by Bob Baker and Alton Wood in 1963, is the longest continuous running puppet theater in the United States. In June 2009, the theater was designated as a Los …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Baker_Marionette_Theater
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Baker_Marionette_Theater
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— A marionette ( MARR-ee-ə-NET; French: marionnette [maʁjɔnɛt] ), or string puppet, is a puppet controlled from above using wires or strings depending on regional variations. A marionette's puppeteer i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marionette
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marionette
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“The theater still needs another $2.5 million from the community to finalize the purchase and fund essential renovations.”
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No evidence confirms the $2.5 million requirement. A unrelated property listing mentions $2.05 million, which is not tied to the theater.
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— A marionette ( MARR-ee-ə-NET; French: marionnette [maʁjɔnɛt] ), or string puppet, is a puppet controlled from above using wires or strings depending on regional variations. A marionette's puppeteer i…
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— Bob Baker or Bobby Baker may refer to:
Bob Baker (actor) (1910–1975), American singer and actor
Bob Baker (American football) (born 1927), American football coach
Bob Baker (basketball) (1919–1950), …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Baker
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Baker
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— The Bob Baker Marionette Theater, founded by Bob Baker and Alton Wood in 1963, is the longest continuous running puppet theater in the United States. In June 2009, the theater was designated as a Los …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Baker_Marionette_Theater
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Baker_Marionette_Theater
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“The theater has secured a $500,000 loan to close on the $5 million deal on the building.”
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No sources mention a $500,000 loan for the $5 million deal. The claim lacks corroborating evidence.
“The Bob Baker Marionette Theater was founded in 1963.”
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Wikipedia explicitly states the theater was founded by Bob Baker and Alton Wood in 1963.
“The theater houses over 3,000 handcrafted puppets.”
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No sources confirm the presence of over 3,000 handcrafted puppets. The claim lacks supporting evidence.
“The Bob Baker Marionette Theater was forced to relocate from its downtown location in 2019 to make way for a luxury apartment complex.”
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A single web search result mentions the theater relocating in 2019 due to redevelopment plans, but no other sources corroborate this detail.
“The fundraising campaign aims to cover the mortgage and support the theater's first new production in over four decades, Choo Choo Revue.”
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No evidence confirms the fundraising campaign's purpose or the Choo Choo Revue production link.
“The Bob Baker Marionette Theater performed at Coachella's Gobi Stage, sharing the lineup with Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber, last week.”
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No sources mention the theater performing at Coachella or any related events.
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