Martin Theater may not sit vacant for too much longer

A non-profit group is being formed to revive the Martin Theatre and restore it to its former glory. It was once one of the largest theatres in Southeast Alabama, seating 1,129 people. That is considerably larger than the Eufaula City Auditorium, which only seats a few hundred.

From http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?BRD=2...1&PAG=461&rfi=9:
 
Now the front shell is all that remains after a fire that took place several years ago. The group feels that with funding-which would come mostly through grants-the building could be renovated and used as a performing arts center. There is talk about using the building for the Eufaula Little Theater and Eufaula Concert Series.
Smith and Eufaula Mayor Jay Jaxon also mentioned the possibility of using the facility for first-run movies, thanks to digital projection equipment.

It would be a dream come true, to have a theatre in Eufaula that combines tradition and history with modern technology! This project is worth supporting. The city council has offered its support to the non-profit group, however not (yet) financial assistance.

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