Storyteller and historian Bill May will speak about Butler's historic theaters Aug. 12 at Alameda Park including the city's grand movie palace "The Butler".

Storyteller and historian Bill May will bring back the glory days of Butler’s historic theaters during a program at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Alameda Park’s Carousel Shelter, 184 Alameda Road in Butler Township.

From opera houses to movie theaters, May will talk about the Penn, Majestic, Lyric/Capitol and the city’s grand movie palace, “The Butler.” May’s PowerPoint slide show includes rare photos, video clips and stories of famous live performers that will make the theater marquee’s lights shine once more.

The talk also will highlight famous Hollywood stars who claimed Butler as their hometown.

The program is free and sponsored by the Butler County Parks and Recreation Department.