FLORENCE, AL (WAFF) -
A push is on to transform
a theater in Florence. It's an effort to make the Shoals Theater a little like Birmingham's
Vintage Alabama Theater.
The proposal is to bring
in digital projection equipment to make the theater a place for independent
films and screenings, in addition to live shows.
It's called the Silver Screen
Project, and community leaders want to help the Shoals Theater not only re-live
its past but give it an additional means of providing entertainment to the
area.
"A lot of folks have
been talking about their interest in having some independent film series. You
know, at this point in time you have to go to Nashville or Birmingham sometimes
to see some films outside of the mainstream," said Teryl Shields,
executive director of Florence Main Street.
Built in 1948, the Shoals
Theater served as the only local venue for motion pictures for years. Over
time, it evolved and is now mostly known for live stage productions.
Community leaders want to
help revive the theater's motion picture past by adding a $70,000 projection
system.
"It's kind of part of
the heart of the community, the Shoals Theater is, and so you want to give
because you want to be a part of the community you want to see that entity the Shoals
Theater exist, continue to thrive and be strong and offer entertainment opportunities
to the community," Shields said.
Florence Main Street and
the Shoals Theater plan to host a series of entertainment events throughout the
spring and summer to pay for the project.
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Community leaders want to help the Shoals Theater not only re-live its past but give it an additional means of providing entertainment to the area.
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