It was a sad day, for me, when they tore the theater down. I got my first “legitimate” job there, in 1959, when I became an usher; going on to become an “attraction” as “Roland Jr” (based on the John Zacherle character, “Roland”, from TV’s “Shock Theater”). What impressed me most, about the theater, was how the Movie Screen was retractable -giving you more stage room. I also liked the balconies and the orchestra pit. It was truly a Theater!! They just don’t make them like that anymore.. what a pity.
It was a sad day, for me, when they tore the theater down. I got my first “legitimate” job there, in 1959, when I became an usher; going on to become an “attraction” as “Roland Jr” (based on the John Zacherle character, “Roland”, from TV’s “Shock Theater”). What impressed me most, about the theater, was how the Movie Screen was retractable -giving you more stage room. I also liked the balconies and the orchestra pit. It was truly a Theater!! They just don’t make them like that anymore.. what a pity.