The Egyptian Theatre was rescued from the wrecking ball by the Preservation of the Egyptian Theatre Inc. which secured the funding for the last restoration. The 4th marque is the closest to the original.The original carbon arc projectors are still in use.The theatre is still managed by this group which began as an all volunteer group and still is other than two salaried persons – the manager. who started as a volunteer and the projectionist. For more information you can contact the manager, Carrie Brantley at the theatre, 135 N. Second St., DeKalb, IL 60115 .
The Egyptian Theatre was rescued from the wrecking ball by the Preservation of the Egyptian Theatre Inc. which secured the funding for the last restoration. The 4th marque is the closest to the original.The original carbon arc projectors are still in use.The theatre is still managed by this group which began as an all volunteer group and still is other than two salaried persons – the manager. who started as a volunteer and the projectionist. For more information you can contact the manager, Carrie Brantley at the theatre, 135 N. Second St., DeKalb, IL 60115 .