Reviving Guadalupe’s Royal Theater
By: Stacy Daniel
Guadalupe is a town known for its small-town charm, and now there are plans to turn it into an entertainment hotspot.
Pieter de Groot and David Radmacher of Bennu Productions are trying to pump life back into Guadalupe’s landmark Royal Theater by turning it into a multi-media center, and bringing in state-of-the-art audio, video and editing equipment, and live talent.
The two are investing half-a-million dollars into the theater that was built in 1939, changing its name to the Gold Coast Sounds at the Royal, and inviting performers from all over.
“They’ll travel because it’s unique, and so with a place like the Royal Theater you have built-in vibe, you have built-in mojo and bands feed off that,” says Radmacher.
It’s been years since movies were shown at the Royal Theater on a regular basis. Currently, the city-owned building is used by several non-profit organizations to throw events, but most of the time is sits unused and empty.
Nearby business owners are excited about the opportunity, and say it’s a chance for more people to discover all that Guadalupe has to offer.
“We’ll get a lot more people coming through the area, we’ll get a more diverse crowd. I think we’re always looking for more business to let people know who we are, so this is going to be wonderful for all the businesses in Guadalupe,” says Barbara Abernathy.
In a year the lease will be up, and the owners will have the chance to buy it from the city.
Reviving Guadalupe’s Royal Theater
By: Stacy Daniel
Guadalupe is a town known for its small-town charm, and now there are plans to turn it into an entertainment hotspot.
Pieter de Groot and David Radmacher of Bennu Productions are trying to pump life back into Guadalupe’s landmark Royal Theater by turning it into a multi-media center, and bringing in state-of-the-art audio, video and editing equipment, and live talent.
The two are investing half-a-million dollars into the theater that was built in 1939, changing its name to the Gold Coast Sounds at the Royal, and inviting performers from all over.
“They’ll travel because it’s unique, and so with a place like the Royal Theater you have built-in vibe, you have built-in mojo and bands feed off that,” says Radmacher.
It’s been years since movies were shown at the Royal Theater on a regular basis. Currently, the city-owned building is used by several non-profit organizations to throw events, but most of the time is sits unused and empty.
Nearby business owners are excited about the opportunity, and say it’s a chance for more people to discover all that Guadalupe has to offer.
“We’ll get a lot more people coming through the area, we’ll get a more diverse crowd. I think we’re always looking for more business to let people know who we are, so this is going to be wonderful for all the businesses in Guadalupe,” says Barbara Abernathy.
In a year the lease will be up, and the owners will have the chance to buy it from the city.