The building was designed by Wyatt C. Hedrick of Fort Worth and incorporated large cut sandstone blocks, marble, and columns in an Assyrian architecture-style. The interior, designed by H.B. Layman, featured gilded bulls, stenciled lotus flower lamps, and a two-tier balcony. The old middle eastern architecture style is a sign of the late 1920s, which was prominent at the time, thanks in part to the discovery of King Tut's tomb a few years earlier. Planning for the theater began in 1927; and it opened on December 5, 1929, featuring Vaudeville performers and filmed movie productions. Through the years, the theater eventually focused on just showing movies, and the original Yucca closed for good in 1974.
In 1981, volunteers restored the Yucca to its original condition, saving it from destruction. They retained the original architecture featuring golden bulls and winged lions. There was one modification: they replaced the cabaret seating with tables and chairs. Professional crews were brought in to make a few additions, which included a tiered floor for the cabaret seating, as well as technology updates. The theater holds over 1600 seats. Now serves as a community theatre space instead of the original movie theatre.
Claire Thompson, Driven General Manager of the Yucca
Demeanor: Autocrat
The Autocrat wants to be in charge. He seeks prominence for its own sake, not because he has an operation’s best interests at heart or because he has the best ideas (though he may certainly think so). He may genuinely believe others are incompetent, but ultimately he craves power and control. Dictators, gang leaders, bullies, corporate raiders, and their ilk are Autocrat Archetypes.
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