Yes, Tom Moyer Luxury Theatres did not operate this theater for very long. I think it pretty much was an “under-performer” all it’s life. It was definitely nothing to write home about. It had an all Ballantyne equipment booth with mono sound in all houses. It had Ballantyne model T-25 tube amplifiers for sound.
Seating capacity will be greatly reduced due to the handicap requirements which now must be met. I believe they have now installed an elevator too. Still not open yet.
As of December 2020, the theater has changed hands again and has a new website:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiw-fHS-8LwAhXT854KHbSFByYQFjAEegQIIxAD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmcfilerschehalistheater.com%2F&usg=AOvVaw3SL0vK8Y6zqgS2MEdhJV7p
The “Skyline” neon sign was taken down two weeks ago. It is being restored by the crew at Shelton Neon and will be re-installed at the theater in the coming weeks. More details here:
https://www.facebook.com/Shelton-Neon-Project-214330945293135/
According to the Rodeo Drive In’s facebook page, they now have a brand new marquee! It’s gorgeous! They are still open during the winter to make up for being closed (like other Washington state drive-ins) for several months during the prime drive-in season by order of the governor.
Anyone have pictures of the theater interior?
Looks like Christie “Xenolite” xenon lamp consoles with Century projector and soundhead.
The metal object to the left of the ashtray appears to be a slide out projection lamp model for a Kodak slide projector.
On their facebook page it says they are closing permanently. :(
It’s going to be torn down.
The theater looks to be a very “Plain Jane” building. Nothing special.
That looks like the ramp speaker switch panel. It allows turning on/off sections of speakers in case of a problem with the underground speaker wiring.
Too bad they busted those speakers up. Altec “Voice of the Theatre” are great speakers in my opinion.
Yes, Tom Moyer Luxury Theatres did not operate this theater for very long. I think it pretty much was an “under-performer” all it’s life. It was definitely nothing to write home about. It had an all Ballantyne equipment booth with mono sound in all houses. It had Ballantyne model T-25 tube amplifiers for sound.
This theater was just down the street from the Chehalis (Pix) Theater and on the same side of the street.
I remember that fire of 1997. It was on all the local tv news programs. This theater is almost directly across the street from the Chehalis Theater.
Seating capacity will be greatly reduced due to the handicap requirements which now must be met. I believe they have now installed an elevator too. Still not open yet.
I’ve driven past this theater several times. It is next to the freeway.
Anyone have any updates on this theater? It’s been 20 years since I was last in this theater.
Any updates about this theater? It’s been quite a while now. Did it get open again?
As of December 2020, the theater has changed hands again and has a new website: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiw-fHS-8LwAhXT854KHbSFByYQFjAEegQIIxAD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmcfilerschehalistheater.com%2F&usg=AOvVaw3SL0vK8Y6zqgS2MEdhJV7p
Also has a facebook page:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiw-fHS-8LwAhXT854KHbSFByYQFjAAegQIAhAD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmcfilerschehalistheater%2F&usg=AOvVaw1hKZ-bgWXC5FaysFNOiDMZ
Some seats were removed and large tables installed in their place.
Can someone get some pictures of this theater?
Looks like a modern Simplex projector head and an RCA 9030 sound head on a Brenkert pedestal.
The “Skyline” neon sign was taken down two weeks ago. It is being restored by the crew at Shelton Neon and will be re-installed at the theater in the coming weeks. More details here: https://www.facebook.com/Shelton-Neon-Project-214330945293135/
Those Kodachrome slides look beautiful! :)
Yup, I just cecked google myself and it says permanently closed. I have not tried telephoning the theater though.
Apparently, they have now added a portable screen outside the theater and are doing “drive-in” movies.
According to the Rodeo Drive In’s facebook page, they now have a brand new marquee! It’s gorgeous! They are still open during the winter to make up for being closed (like other Washington state drive-ins) for several months during the prime drive-in season by order of the governor.
This is the parking area for the theater. Literally the backside of the strip mall it’s locared at.
Did Reel Entertainment go out of business?
That’s a Projected Sound brand speaker.