I was an employee of this theater a few years ago, and I’ve stayed in touch with a few others. I just came back from its last night as an operating theater (as far as we all know). It was a beautiful farewell, with gifts, balloons, and a scrapbook for the head manager and long-time employee, Eric. At midnight, there was a champagne toast (ok, sparkling cider haha) and a special presentation…
A friend of George Lucas was there, and he was able to allow a screening of the 1977 Star Wars for friends and family of the theater. (someone on here actually said how it would be cool if that happened…)
Just thought you people might appreciate hearing that :) It was a very bittersweet night, seeing all the bonds that the theater has made. So many people’s lives began here, and even Lucas' friend said it’s where he met his wife. I’ll be in a wedding party soon for an employee couple myself.
I’m not sure what else to say but to reiterate that it truly has been more than just a theater.
I was an employee of this theater a few years ago, and I’ve stayed in touch with a few others. I just came back from its last night as an operating theater (as far as we all know). It was a beautiful farewell, with gifts, balloons, and a scrapbook for the head manager and long-time employee, Eric. At midnight, there was a champagne toast (ok, sparkling cider haha) and a special presentation…
A friend of George Lucas was there, and he was able to allow a screening of the 1977 Star Wars for friends and family of the theater. (someone on here actually said how it would be cool if that happened…)
Just thought you people might appreciate hearing that :) It was a very bittersweet night, seeing all the bonds that the theater has made. So many people’s lives began here, and even Lucas' friend said it’s where he met his wife. I’ll be in a wedding party soon for an employee couple myself.
I’m not sure what else to say but to reiterate that it truly has been more than just a theater.
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