While restrictions to prevent the spread of coronavirus have left nearly all theater auditorium doors closed across the country, establishments like Streator's Eagle Six theater are coming up with new and innovative ways to bring big-screen movies back to the public. In many cases, that means a revival of the classic drive-in theater!
Streator's Eagle Six Theater, located just a short drive South-East from Starved Rock State Park, will be converting their parking lot into a social distancing friendly pop-up drive-in theater. Starting Wednesday, June 3rd, they'll be showing classic films from the 1980's, alongside a modern classic from the early 2000's, on their newly erected outdoor screen!
The first week's lineup will feature such classic as:
- The Breakfast Club - Wednesday, June 3rd and Thursday, June 4th
- Back to the Future - Friday, June 5th
- ET The Extra-Terrestrial - Saturday, June 6th
- The Bourne Ultimatum - Sunday, June 7
Guests can anticipate a new roster of movies each week, screening one film per night Wednesdays through Sundays. Admission will be $5.50 per person, with guests 2 and under getting free admission.
Guests will have the option of enjoying the film from the comfort of their cars, which will be safely spaced apart to allow for maximum social distancing, or they can watch from a designated seating area directly in front of the screen, featuring chairs safely spaced apart from one another. Guests can, with permission of the Eagles 6 staff, reverse their cars, trucks or SUVs into their designated spot, allowing you to enjoy the film from your trunk or truck bed.
Soon, you'll also be able to reserve your showtime and pre-order your concessions conveniently from the Streator Eagle Six website. Due to popularity of these films, this method is highly encouraged to ensure you'll have a spot at theater! We'll update this post as soon as online pre-ordering is available.
Head to Streator Eagle Six's Facebook page to see what concessions will be available for the drive-in event. If you pre-order your food and beverages, a check-in attendant will notify the concessions crew and deliver your order, direct to your spot. Alternatively, you will be able to order concessions in-person. You'll get a paper menu that you can fill out and give to one of the attendants. When your order's ready, they'll also deliver it to your spot.
Credit card payments are encouraged, but The Eagle Six will also accept cash. You will be allowed to enter the theater to use the restroom. However, capacity will be limited and the staff will be regulating the number of people going in and out, throughout the night.
Above you'll sneak peek at what the parking set-up is anticipated to look like, this photo was taken at The Eagle Six's sister location in Robinson, IL! All these extra safety measures will ensure that everyone has a fun and relaxed evening at the drive-in!
For more information, visit: www.facebook.com/StreatorEagle6/
Streator Eagle 6 Theaters
301 Dannys Drive
Streator, Illinois 61364
(815) 673-7229