Cruiser95fm: I have heard noises in the theatre when I’m there alone, but I’ve always thought it was just the usual creeks and groans from an old building. I’ve never noticed anything missing or moved before, but I’ll have to pay closer attention. In 1969, 16 year old Paul Miller was climbing on the fire escape of the VFW building, which is across the alley from the theatre, when a portion of the ladder collapsed and Paul was killed. Paul was a friend of mine, and perhaps he is letting people know that he is still around.
William, Thank you! I had never heard of those sites. I see that I’ll have to register and keep an eye on those sites as well. There are so many volunteers working hard to make the 7th St. a success, a place where you can have a movie experience, rather than just going to the mall cinema and watching a movie. It’s a shame that some people use these public sites as their personal bitch box.
For those of you who read the above post and didn’t bother to click on the link to the article that appeared in the Daily World, let me set the record straight. Matt Herschfelder, who was the choir director at Hoquiam High School, is alleged to have had sex with an 18 year old student at the high school, NOT AT THE THEATRE. Matt also happens to be a member of the 7th St Theatre board. Ken Layton’s post suggests that a board member is having sex with minors at the theatre, and that is not true. I thought this web site was for people to discuss their experiences at theatres, but Ken wants to turn it into a gossip column. Shame on you ken.
Ron, Your opinion is duly noted. As I have said before, we are trying our best to maintain that circa 1928 look. Does your Lynwood theatre look like it did in 1936?
Getting everything fixed at the same time, rather than piecemeal, would be perfect, but that’s not how the grant money comes in (if you know of any million dollar grants, please let me know). The dressing rooms had to be redone first. They were in terrible shape, and what performer would want to use them? The roof was also a priority and had to be taken care of. The riggings are 80 years old, and it should have been changed 30 years ago, so it is a safety factor. After that is completed, our full focus will be on the auditorium, seats redone and new carpeting, then the ceiling will be replastered. I know that some people are unhappy about the ceiling mounted speakers and the location of the sound booth, but the experts said this was what we needed for the best live performance sound. It is done, and at some time in the future, it could be undone. As I said earlier, our concern is seperating the two sound systems, and the people at A.C.E. will help us do that so that we can deliver the best Dolby sound. As for the heat, it just has to be turned on early enough so the heat hits the lower section. It’s a balancing act, as the heating bill can reach $2,000 during the winter months. We’re working on a system that will channel the heat from the top of the balcony to the front row, using the exsisting heat ducts.
Ken, What “major repairs” for the restrooms are you talking about? All of the fixtures work (with the exception of hot water, but that will be fixed soon). There are brand new paper towel and toilet paper dispensers, the paint is fine, no holes in the walls or floor, etc. Give me a list of complaints, and we’ll fix what we can. There has been some discussion about installing some type of table for diaper changing, but that’s the only change I know of. We also have a recently installed handicap accessible restroom down by the stage.
We’ve been discussing the situation with A.C.E. to seperate the two systems. Live arts and movies can’t run through the same exact system, and we hope to resolve the problem shortly. I realize some people dislike the platter system, but we have one, and are able to show classic movies and people keep coming back. It was mentioned in an earlier post about how small the seats are. There are actually three different sized seats in the 7th St. The largest are the loge seats at the top of the lower section. The Miss Grays Harbor/ Miss Pacific Coast pagent was held at the theatre last weekend, and every seat was filled.
Ken, The sound system is new, and we’re working on returning all three speakers behind the screen and resolving Dolby surround issues. The picture windows were cut into the booth for sound and light controls, but it was determined by sound experts to be a poor choice. The windows can (and most probably will) be filled in. The 7th St. is a historical theatre, and we are trying very hard to maintain that look and feel, so if you are looking for a cup holder, go to the mall cinema.
Ken, The sound system is new, and we’re working on returning all three speakers behind the screen and resolving Dolby surround issues. The picture windows were cut into the booth for sound and light controls, but it was determined by sound experts to be a poor choice. The windows can (and most probably will) be filled in. The 7th St. is a historical theatre, and we are trying very hard to maintain that look and feel, so if you are looking for a cup holder, go to the mall cinema.
Ron, the next time you are at the 7th St Theatre, please talk to one of the board members to find out about all of the projects that in the works at the theatre. It’s unfortunate that the majority of completed projects are ones the general public doesn’t get to see (new roof, new dressing rooms), but we are presently securing grants and other funding to replace the stage rigging and flywalks, reupholster and refurbish almost 1,000 “rock hard” seats, replace the carpeting, fix the “atmospheric” ceiling (as well as getting all of the twinkling stars working again), and yes, we will soon have two insta heat water heaters in the restrooms. You are incorrect to say the attendance is dwindling. It has been increasing, and more and more people are coming to watch classic movies, eat popcorn with real butter, and feel like they are watching a movie outdoors. The theatre is a work in progress, with a lot of dedicated volunteers. All it takes is money. Not everyone is happy with the new sound system, but it will be a benefit to the live arts, and we are striving to have the best facility we can for both live arts and movies.
Cruiser95fm: I have heard noises in the theatre when I’m there alone, but I’ve always thought it was just the usual creeks and groans from an old building. I’ve never noticed anything missing or moved before, but I’ll have to pay closer attention. In 1969, 16 year old Paul Miller was climbing on the fire escape of the VFW building, which is across the alley from the theatre, when a portion of the ladder collapsed and Paul was killed. Paul was a friend of mine, and perhaps he is letting people know that he is still around.
William, Thank you! I had never heard of those sites. I see that I’ll have to register and keep an eye on those sites as well. There are so many volunteers working hard to make the 7th St. a success, a place where you can have a movie experience, rather than just going to the mall cinema and watching a movie. It’s a shame that some people use these public sites as their personal bitch box.
For those of you who read the above post and didn’t bother to click on the link to the article that appeared in the Daily World, let me set the record straight. Matt Herschfelder, who was the choir director at Hoquiam High School, is alleged to have had sex with an 18 year old student at the high school, NOT AT THE THEATRE. Matt also happens to be a member of the 7th St Theatre board. Ken Layton’s post suggests that a board member is having sex with minors at the theatre, and that is not true. I thought this web site was for people to discuss their experiences at theatres, but Ken wants to turn it into a gossip column. Shame on you ken.
I agree.
Ron, Your opinion is duly noted. As I have said before, we are trying our best to maintain that circa 1928 look. Does your Lynwood theatre look like it did in 1936?
Getting everything fixed at the same time, rather than piecemeal, would be perfect, but that’s not how the grant money comes in (if you know of any million dollar grants, please let me know). The dressing rooms had to be redone first. They were in terrible shape, and what performer would want to use them? The roof was also a priority and had to be taken care of. The riggings are 80 years old, and it should have been changed 30 years ago, so it is a safety factor. After that is completed, our full focus will be on the auditorium, seats redone and new carpeting, then the ceiling will be replastered. I know that some people are unhappy about the ceiling mounted speakers and the location of the sound booth, but the experts said this was what we needed for the best live performance sound. It is done, and at some time in the future, it could be undone. As I said earlier, our concern is seperating the two sound systems, and the people at A.C.E. will help us do that so that we can deliver the best Dolby sound. As for the heat, it just has to be turned on early enough so the heat hits the lower section. It’s a balancing act, as the heating bill can reach $2,000 during the winter months. We’re working on a system that will channel the heat from the top of the balcony to the front row, using the exsisting heat ducts.
Ken, What “major repairs” for the restrooms are you talking about? All of the fixtures work (with the exception of hot water, but that will be fixed soon). There are brand new paper towel and toilet paper dispensers, the paint is fine, no holes in the walls or floor, etc. Give me a list of complaints, and we’ll fix what we can. There has been some discussion about installing some type of table for diaper changing, but that’s the only change I know of. We also have a recently installed handicap accessible restroom down by the stage.
We’ve been discussing the situation with A.C.E. to seperate the two systems. Live arts and movies can’t run through the same exact system, and we hope to resolve the problem shortly. I realize some people dislike the platter system, but we have one, and are able to show classic movies and people keep coming back. It was mentioned in an earlier post about how small the seats are. There are actually three different sized seats in the 7th St. The largest are the loge seats at the top of the lower section. The Miss Grays Harbor/ Miss Pacific Coast pagent was held at the theatre last weekend, and every seat was filled.
Ken, The sound system is new, and we’re working on returning all three speakers behind the screen and resolving Dolby surround issues. The picture windows were cut into the booth for sound and light controls, but it was determined by sound experts to be a poor choice. The windows can (and most probably will) be filled in. The 7th St. is a historical theatre, and we are trying very hard to maintain that look and feel, so if you are looking for a cup holder, go to the mall cinema.
Ken, The sound system is new, and we’re working on returning all three speakers behind the screen and resolving Dolby surround issues. The picture windows were cut into the booth for sound and light controls, but it was determined by sound experts to be a poor choice. The windows can (and most probably will) be filled in. The 7th St. is a historical theatre, and we are trying very hard to maintain that look and feel, so if you are looking for a cup holder, go to the mall cinema.
Ron, the next time you are at the 7th St Theatre, please talk to one of the board members to find out about all of the projects that in the works at the theatre. It’s unfortunate that the majority of completed projects are ones the general public doesn’t get to see (new roof, new dressing rooms), but we are presently securing grants and other funding to replace the stage rigging and flywalks, reupholster and refurbish almost 1,000 “rock hard” seats, replace the carpeting, fix the “atmospheric” ceiling (as well as getting all of the twinkling stars working again), and yes, we will soon have two insta heat water heaters in the restrooms. You are incorrect to say the attendance is dwindling. It has been increasing, and more and more people are coming to watch classic movies, eat popcorn with real butter, and feel like they are watching a movie outdoors. The theatre is a work in progress, with a lot of dedicated volunteers. All it takes is money. Not everyone is happy with the new sound system, but it will be a benefit to the live arts, and we are striving to have the best facility we can for both live arts and movies.