The AMUZU (pronounced “Amuse you”) was, in the 1930s and 1940s, one of the few sources of entertainment in Southport. Residents who lived in this small southeastern North Carolina community at that time say that they often went to the theatre several times a week because it was “the only thing to do.” What, with the advent of television and other factors, the AMUZU closed in the late 1960s or 1970s—never to reopen. THIS IS A THEATRE WAITING FOR AN ANGEL TO RESTORE IT!!! Marquee is still original and inside is reportedly virtually untouched, although it has probably fallen into disrepair. Right on the main street, N. Howe Street, AMUZU would attract the multiple tourists who come to this historic fishing village, if only it would open again. Supposedly the owner doesn’t want to sell, but doesn’t want to reopen it either. If only the right deal was struck, we would have another beautiful theatre saved!!!many people would
The AMUZU (pronounced “Amuse you”) was, in the 1930s and 1940s, one of the few sources of entertainment in Southport. Residents who lived in this small southeastern North Carolina community at that time say that they often went to the theatre several times a week because it was “the only thing to do.” What, with the advent of television and other factors, the AMUZU closed in the late 1960s or 1970s—never to reopen. THIS IS A THEATRE WAITING FOR AN ANGEL TO RESTORE IT!!! Marquee is still original and inside is reportedly virtually untouched, although it has probably fallen into disrepair. Right on the main street, N. Howe Street, AMUZU would attract the multiple tourists who come to this historic fishing village, if only it would open again. Supposedly the owner doesn’t want to sell, but doesn’t want to reopen it either. If only the right deal was struck, we would have another beautiful theatre saved!!!many people would