Please, everyone should remember that a restoration project of this size, scope, and cost(!) can only happen with compromises. I sat in the theater and marvelled at its beauty. I was thrilled at the the rehap work to recreate the original! The “holes” for lights and cables allow for the production of shows that will bring people and therefore help pay for this theater. Therein lies the give and take – if we want the theater, it has to be modernized as well as restored. A movie theater of this size and cost could not have been done. Without airconditioning, klieg lights, and cables, there would be no theater. Bottom line: Enjoy the beauty, overlook the holes, and come support the foundation and those who have donated to get this theater back on-line.
Please, everyone should remember that a restoration project of this size, scope, and cost(!) can only happen with compromises. I sat in the theater and marvelled at its beauty. I was thrilled at the the rehap work to recreate the original! The “holes” for lights and cables allow for the production of shows that will bring people and therefore help pay for this theater. Therein lies the give and take – if we want the theater, it has to be modernized as well as restored. A movie theater of this size and cost could not have been done. Without airconditioning, klieg lights, and cables, there would be no theater. Bottom line: Enjoy the beauty, overlook the holes, and come support the foundation and those who have donated to get this theater back on-line.