Brady Theater

( A Past But Not Forgotten Investigation )

Brady Theater Investigation Schedule:                                                   
Friday, September 20, 2002
O.P.R.A. – Oklahoma Paranormal Researchers Alliance
PITT, OKC-PRG & PICO

HISTORY:
Written by Vicky & Christy:
The historic Brady Theatre has been Tulsa’s leading venue for quality entertainment and events since 1914. The rich history of the building and the list of famous entertainers over the past 70 years seems endless.  From Al Jolson to U2!!  This former vaudeville house was built in 1914 and has served several
generations of Tulsans and people from all over the Southwest. The 2,800 seat theatre can be transformed into a 2,500 seat cabaret style venue offering an informal and intimate entertainment experience. It was rescued from the wrecking ball a few years ago from the City of Tulsa and has
undergone renovation over the past few years. The Brady Theater boasts of impeccable acoustics, superior sightlines and Richardsonian architecture.
 

    Built in 1914, the Brady Theater was and still is one of the most famous theaters in Oklahoma. The theater has a large history, and in 1921, it was in the very center of one of the most violent massacres in the USA, the Tulsa Race Riots. Many people were killed, around the theater, and possible inside the theater. The theater is also rumored to have been used as a morgue during this time.   The theater is also supposedly haunted by famous opera singer Enrico Carusa who died from an illness. It is said that he blames Oklahoma weather for his illness, and haunts the Brady in revenge.  Security guards, workers, and other people that have been to this theater have reported unexplainable phenomena such as lights turning off and on by themselves.  It is also reported that before every major show, some unexplainable equipment failure occurred that delays the show.

As an OPRA event, members will be listed by group affiliation.

Andy Selfridge Christy Selfridge--P.I.C.O.
Justin Faulk**** S.P.R.G. **** 
Ron Cosgrove & Becky Cosgrove*** O.K.C.P.R.G.
Mary Franklin, Erik Smith, Laura Smith *** O.K.C.G.C.
Teri French, Tina Stevens, Craig Shackelford, Val Greenhaw, Darren, Rhonda Neil *** P.I.T.T. ***

Stats:
Temperature: 58F
Humidity: Unknown
Solar X-Ray: M Class Flare
Geomagnetic Field: Unsettled
Wind: 5mph
Moon Phase: 100% Illumination (Full)
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Equipment:                                                                                                                               

CCD-TRV37 Sony 8mm nightshot camcorder
DCR-TRV520 digital Sony nightshot camcorder audio recorders
Hp318 Digital Still camera
Kodak DX3500 Digital Still camera
Olympus 410 Digital Still camera
Olympus 510 Digital Still camera
Sony Mavica Digital Still camera
Kodak 35mm-400 speed throw away camera
200A EMF Meter
4 EMF array meters
Tri-field Meter
More not named from other investigator's present
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Data Collected: 

Photographs:   No positive photographs  
Video:  No positive Video  
Evp:  No positive evp recorded. 
Result Findings:  Our group has found this place because of lack of physical evidence to be  Not Haunted!

Investigation Coordinators: P.I.T.T.
Schedule of Events:
8:00 – 9:30pm
Psychic’s & Sensitives Walk-through
Interviews w/ FOX23 News
Collect Stage Hand funds – Darren (PITT)
Distribute & Set up equipment

9:30 – 10:30pm
Dinner Break
10:30 – 11:30pm
Final set up of Equipment – last minute things
Sync Cameras & Control Environment
Begin Investigation
2:30am – Groups Meeting (Discuss Findings)
3:00am – Sit Down
4:30am – Clean up / Gather Equipment
5:00am – Investigation Concluded
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Layout & Areas:
Theater Area Numbers:
1 – Entry and Common Areas
2 – Stage and Theater Areas
3 – Balcony Area
4 – Dressing Rooms
5 - Back Stage Area
6 – Underground Area
Map of Brady will be issued
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Brady Theater
September 20/21, 2002
OPRA Investigation Team 2 Report & Findings
Team 2
Team Leader: Erik
Team Members : Laura, Ron, Becky, Mary, Justin, Andy and Christy
AREA 1:
Base: 0 – 1.5 EMF
Entry: Pop Corn Door Opened
Gauss Master 4.0 increase 4.5
200A 1.5 decrease 1.0
AREA 2:
Base: 0 – 3.6
No Activity
AREA 3:
Base: 0 – 1.5
No Activity

AREA 4:
Base: 0 – 2.0

AREA 5:
Base: 0 – 2.3
Couch Area: Gauss Master 3.0
 

Evidence Collected:

Photos:  No positive photos
Video:  Uncertain-But an interesting video was recorded by Erik Smith from OKCGC
EVP:  Showed no positive recordings

Conclusion:  It is our opinion that the Brady Theater although rumored to be haunted, is NOT HAUNTED