Sunset Theater
234 Sunset Avenue,
Asheboro,
NC
27203
234 Sunset Avenue,
Asheboro,
NC
27203
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This theater was built in 1928 by the Cox Family of Asheboro, NC. The facility opened as the Sunset Theater in 1930. The theater was operated by Francis White and Later by Dick Stone. The theater closed as a first run house in 1969. It reopened in the 1970’s as the Flick. The theater closed as a movie house in 1979. The theater was sold to Jeff Schwartz in 1981.
Over the years the facility was used as a church. The theater was sold again in 2001 to the George Washington Carver Enrichment Center. After failing to renovate and provide proper upkeep of the facility, it was sold to the City of Asheboro in December of 2005. The facility is now under the umbrella of the Asheboro Parks and Recreation Department. A monthly film series titled “The Sunset Classic Film Series” showcases classic movies from yesteryear. Plays and concerts are also held regularly.
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This is a nice theater that could be a great asset to this small town. I recently attended the film series to see inside. The interior is worn but looks to be mostly original. The outside has the potential to be one of the best buildings in town but it needs some attention and its marquee returned. The style is Spanish both inside and out. The balcony has good sight lines but the lobby is very small. I think the city is looking to use the vacant building next door to help make theater operations better – both for an expanded lobby and back of house needs. The Parks and Rec department puts on the film series and it was nice. It was done on 16mm which is better than video projection but it would be nice to see 35mm projectors at some point in the future.
This is a 2/25/06 article about the Sunset Theater.
Here is a website. This one has to be changed to “theatre”. :(
This is a photo of the Sunset Theater.
Another photo can be seen here.
During the 1970’s Asheboro also had the Asheboro Cinemas 1 & 2(which is not listed on this site but will be very soon)that were several theatres that served the communities of Randolph County and the surrounding area.
George Lucas' STAR WARS played here at the Flick Theatre on July 1, 1977.
Some photos of the Sunset Theatrecourtesy MissD200.
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That last sign changer needs a spell checker….