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Although a recent and relatively sudden change in management at the Crest Theater in Sacramento resulted in a rash of cancelled shows and refund confusion, the building’s owner-turned-operator Robert “Bob” Emerick is hopeful for a return to form for the vintage venue.
For the past four months, Emerick and his daughter Ellie have been working tirelessly to bring the Crest back to its former glory. The 112-year-old building had accrued a laundry list of upkeep issues since Emerick, owner of the K Street landmark since 2011, had last been involved in day-to-day operations. The work started on day one, when the pair arrived at the theater to assess what needed to be done just in time to witness the women’s bathroom pipes overflow.
The summer was a marathon of upkeep for the Emericks, from replacing burnt-out neon on the exterior marquee to repairing air-conditioning systems and the gigantic golden drape that covers the theater’s silver screen.