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Founded by Michael Tolan, Sidney Lanier and Wynn Handman in 1963.1
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The American Place Theatre was founded in 1963 by Wynn Handman, Sidney Lanier, and Michael Tolan at St. Clement's Church, 423 West 46th Street in Hell's Kitchen, New York City, and was incorporated as a not-for-profit theatre in that year.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
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The American Place Theatre was founded in 1963 by Wynn Handman, Sidney Lanier, and Michael Tolan at St. Clement's Church, 423 West 46th Street in Hell's Kitchen, New York City, and was incorporated as a not-for-profit theatre in that year.2
Founded by Michael Tolan, Sidney Lanier and Wynn Handman in 1963.1
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