I’m sure a lot of you have been to Tampa Theatre, the 82-year-old local landmark located at 711 N. Franklin St. in downtown Tampa. They have a regular run of movies and concerts, so many people have had occasion to go there. And after all, it is in the National Registry of Historic Places.
I’m sure you also admired the Mediterranean architecture and marble floors while you were there. But how much did you really get to see? It was probably dark and you were on your way to watch a movie or show. It’s not like you went all over the theater and had a good chance to catch everything in detail.
But for just $5, you can do just that.
The “Backstage to Balcony Tours,” as the name suggests, takes you all over the historic theater while the guide, Tara Schroeder, gives you information and anecdotes spanning its history. Tara has been there for years and knows just about everything there is to know about the place. Feel free to ask her whatever you want. She’ll know the answer.
The tour even includes a demonstration of the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ. No matter how many times you’ve been to Tampa Theatre, this event gives you an unprecedented opportunity to appreciate a true local treasure. This time, the theater itself is the focus and it’s definitely something to see.
It’s also worth the $5 cost. At about an hour and 15 minutes, you get more than your money’s worth. And for kids 12 and younger, it’s free. But they only have them a couple times a month, so take advantage of it while you can. The next tour is being held this Wednesday, March 11, at 11:30 a.m. For more information, visit. www.tampatheatre.org.
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