The Liberty Theatre in Camas is nearly a century old, and it has received statewide attention for its vintage aesthetic and architectural design. And while the theatre is currently closed to help flatten the curve, it hasn’t stopped them from showing movies to cinema-loving Washingtonians. Read on for ways to support this charming theatre and independent films from the comfort of your home.
This is the Liberty Theatre. But back in 1927, it opened as the Granada Theatre.
Liberty Theatre of Camas-Washougal / Facebook It was constructed with funding from local businessman Charles Farrell and designed by Portland architect P. M. Hall-Lewis.
The name changed to Liberty Theatre in 1938, and that name stuck.
Don Mix / Google The theatre has been through a lot – a fire destroyed the ticket booth, lobby, and concession area in 1994. In 2009, it had to close for financial reasons.
After its 2009 closure, the theatre reopened in 2011 as a second-run (discount) theater and arthouse venue.
Liberty Theatre of Camas-Washougal / Facebook The new management group wanted to create an affordable theater experience and make films more accessible.
Of course, current conditions have forced the theatre’s doors to close, for now.
Liberty Theatre of Camas-Washougal / Facebook In the meantime, they’ve created a fantastic virtual screening experience.
Here’s how it works: simply visit the website, check out the list of films, and choose the one you’d like to purchase.
Liberty Theatre Click the link, purchase the virtual ticket (usually $12, but sometimes less), and you’ll have access to the movie for three days.
It won’t be long before these seats are filled again. In the meantime, virtual screenings are a great idea.
Liberty Theatre / Google And while anyone can view these films from anywhere, if you happen to live near Camas, you can stop by Liberty on Fridays and Saturdays and purchase some theater snacks to-go.
See a list of current films available for rent at Liberty Theatre here.
Liberty Theatre of Camas-Washougal / Facebook
It was constructed with funding from local businessman Charles Farrell and designed by Portland architect P. M. Hall-Lewis.
Don Mix / Google
The theatre has been through a lot – a fire destroyed the ticket booth, lobby, and concession area in 1994. In 2009, it had to close for financial reasons.
The new management group wanted to create an affordable theater experience and make films more accessible.
In the meantime, they’ve created a fantastic virtual screening experience.
Liberty Theatre
Click the link, purchase the virtual ticket (usually $12, but sometimes less), and you’ll have access to the movie for three days.
Liberty Theatre / Google
And while anyone can view these films from anywhere, if you happen to live near Camas, you can stop by Liberty on Fridays and Saturdays and purchase some theater snacks to-go.
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Address: 315 NE 4th Ave, Camas, WA 98607, USA
