A Look Around
For those that would like an idea
of what is inside our little theatre,
here's a little look around.
Hope you enjoy our photo album of the areas
and of our work on the Elk Theatre.
Since our purchase in July 2007;
we have been working to bring her back to life!!!
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We Show First Run Movies.
We Serve Hot Buttery Popcorn,
Ice Cold Sodas,
Assorted Snacks,
and Fresh Roast Coffee
All at Family Friendly Prices.
Check Out Our Price List.
We also serve additional food items
during Festivals and other special events.
We are an old 2-story
Concrete Block Building
With a Brick Front & a Marquee.
We are on a 34 X 100 ft Lot
from Main Street to the Alley.
She opened as
the Alpine Theatre
in Sutton WV in 1937.
We have a single Ticket Booth,
that separates 2 Double Entry Doors.
Our Lobby has sloped Terrazzo Floors.
Our Auditorium seating area
is approx. 33 X 65 feet;
with approx. 250 seats,
all were dressed in red
until we upgraded
the center section July 2017
with grey seats w/cup holders.
Our floors have a gentle slope,
You can roll a wheelchair from the sidewalk
straight through into our Auditorium.
No additional Ramps needed.
We have seat areas
to park a wheelchair.
Our Projection Room is located Upstairs
Authorized Personnel ONLY.
(We occasionally give a private tour,
if not busy, during a show,
or currently upgrading something.)
When we purchased the Elk Theatre -
we knew she needed a lot of work.
The snack bar area was not legal
to serve concessions
so that was the first thing
in the Elk Theatre to be changed.
New concession sink, a hand sink
and several additional upgrades
made it legal
for our restaurant permit. (2007)
We usually smoke pork,
serve hot dogs and
other foods
for our festivals
& other special events.
The screen was ripped up one side
and had been duct taped together,
the other side was beginning
to rip and was already taped. (2008)
The 'ELK THEATRE' neon signs
were busted.
The marquee roof was completely rotten
and had collapsed.
All the rotten wood and other debris
had to be removed.
Also many parts inside the marquee
needed repaired or replaced.
(2009)
Ask us about our
marquee blinker system sometime!
The theatre had a
single channel 100 watt sound system.
Many customers said they
could not hear parts of the movies
.
We had our new
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
installed in Aug 2010.
We added a new lighting system
on the projector in 2010,
to brighten all the new movies
that are made so dark.
We originally used a
Christie Film Platter System
+ Re-winder,
a Westrex 35MM Film Projector
W/ Changeover
+ Simplex Sound Head
and a
Xenon Lamp House
with a 1000 Watt Bulb.
She worked very well.
But it was upgrade
to Digital or close.
So...
Great way to spend
$40,000.00...
We had our new
Digital Projection System
installed in Oct 2013.
We now use a NC900c
with a Doremi Server.
This also required additions
to our Dolby Surround System
to communicate with the new projector.
Installed a CP500
We had to replace our old
Star Model #99 popcorn machine
when she broke and we needed parts.
She was wired together &
needed gears
when we bought the theatre.
We couldn't locate needed parts.
We upgraded to a larger
Creters Headliner - 32
Popcorn Machine. [2012]
That cost us around $1000.
Our Star #99 moved on
to a theatre in Tennessee
so they could rebuild their #99
and continue to keep
one of the old girls alive! {2019}
We also have our smaller
Digital Projector at the theatre
for use during small private events.
We installed a pulley system
to raise the 'Big Screen',
so we can use the stage
for 'Live Shows'. [2013]
It makes it easier to
open the stage for the Bands
at the
Elk River Music & Arts Festival!
Had A New Roof
installed on the Marquee! 2019
Upgraded the Sound System Again
in Nov 2019
Installed a CP650
We had repairs done on the leaky roof.
We have even replaced sections of walls.
We have also added
many other items along the way:
designated electrical outlets
and other wiring.
a new ice maker, a refrigerator,
shelving, safety lighting,
new toilets and
additional plumbing items,
new counters..
There is always still more to do.
The work continues....
WE MUST SAVE THE ELK THEATRE!
SHE'S THE ONLY MOVIE THEATRE
IN BRAXTON COUNTY WEST VIRGINIA!