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    By | January 15, 2008

     

     

    inside the castro theatre
    The Castro theatre has an awesome façade but it doesn’t just end there. The overwhelming beauty of this theatre situated in the heart of Frisco’s gay district can only be fully appreciated when one in inside it. The theatre is modeled loosely on the architectural style that is prevalent among cathedrals in Mexico. It was built in 1922 and became a historical San Francisco landmark 55 years later in 1977.Once you are inside the theatre you will realize that it is much grander on the inside. There is a large staircase on either side of the theatre’s entrance which leads to the mezzanine and the balcony. The main theatre is exquisitely designed and there is a beautiful chandelier from the 30s that hangs from the centre of a ceiling that is equally beautiful and ornate. On either side of the screen is a pipe organ which musicians play for a few minutes before the movie begins.

    Though the building is grand and absolutely breathtaking it is not the architecture but the film culture that the theatre has created that will cause it to be remembered for a long time to come. It has several unique features like interactive sessions for the movie goers and rare participatory themes that are unique to the place. Very often it has its own production of special events and the original stars of the movie also perform live. It is an awesome way to watch great classics and all the while stay truly involved in them.

    Most tourists come and see the historic gay area around it and the façade of the theatre but very few bother to go inside. The inside is an experience like no other. Take a walk around or watch a show here sometime. You will cherish the experience for as long as you live.

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