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Voice of the Theatre
1/10/2012
This month’s Lakeport Theatre story comes from Patti Reese (Gernert), daughter of Bob and Margaret Reese who owned the theatre for many years. She has several stories. The following is one of her recollections:
January 9, 2012
Voice of the Theatre
I hope you didn’t miss the News Years Eve celebration at the Soper-Reese Theatre. The event was magical, with local talent, good friends, great food and dancing all night long. My grandmother used to have a saying, “My feet don’t hurt when I’m dancing,” and while I’ve found that this is true, the next day is another story.
The schedule for the theatre this month includes “To Kill a Mockingbird” on Tuesday, January 10 at 6pm; Roy Zimmerman on Saturday, January 14th; and the incredible Bill Noteman and the Rockets for Third Friday Live on Friday, January 20th, starting at 7pm. “Lake County Live” is a live audience broadcast that will take place on stage on Sunday, January 29, at 6:00 p.m. Broadcast on KPFZ 88.1 FM, I invite you to join the audience and become part of the live broadcast.
This month’s Lakeport Theatre story comes from Patti Reese (Gernert), daughter of Bob and Margaret Reese who owned the theatre for many years. She has several stories. The following is one of her recollections:
“There is so much to remember…Sandbagging when Main Street flooded; the Greyhound bus driving through town carrying the next night’s film, which needed to be picked up at the depot on Main Street; the Christmas party every year for the kids; the movies after Prom; private showings of Romeo and Juliet, Flowers for Algernon, etc. to the schools; CLHS Pep Squad slumber parties before the Kelseyville game; the very popular Hispanic movies on Wednesday nights, then later on Sunday afternoons; and Senior Matinees, sponsored by the bank. I remember selling tickets on the weekend, watching everyone cruise Main Street. People stopped by on a regular basis just to buy popcorn (with REAL butter) or to chat with dad about hunting, fishing, motorcycles, Rotary Club, or a community issue. Former employees stopped in just to say “hi.” Every patron was greeted at the doo, and tourists often became friends. My dad was the face of the theatre while my mom was doing much of the work behind the scenes.
never had a date take me to a movie in Lakeport (imagine that!). I never got kicked out for talking, but a few times I was sent to sit in the office for the night. I ate so much candy, it’s a wonder I have teeth, and I saw almost every movie made before 1974. I knew who everyone was in town, and I developed a great appreciation for the community of Lake County through my connection to the theatre. I hope the facility that helped nurture that appreciation remains and thrives as a key social hub in Lake County.” Patti Gernert
Tickets for events at the theatre are now available at the Travel Center in the Shoreline Shopping Center in Lakeport, Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm. They can also be purchased at the theatre box office at 275 S. Main Street in Lakeport on Thursday and Friday from 10:30am to 5pm.
For all the latest in information, tickets and more go to www.soperreesetheatre.com. We’ll see you at the theatre.
Mike Adams, Executive Director
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