Our Storied History
A movie theater with a legacy
Originally the town mortuarary and funeral home from 1903 to 1972, this historical beauty was converted to a "movie house" in the 1970s after the building was purchased in 1977. The Roslyn Theatre was officially born on June 5th, 1979 with the opening movie of "Heaven Can Wait", and has been a treasured icon ever since.
The Roslyn Theatre has always had a reputation for showing the best films for moviegoers who come from near and far to experience this amazing small town venue. After nearly fifty years, in 2022 the legacy of this incredible place was entrusted to Courtney & Joe Neese and their family, who enthusuasticaly take on the torch to steward this incredible theatre into its next chapter.
Courtney first visited the theatre in 1993 and vividly remembers waiting in line with anticipation outside and the goosebumps she got from the thrill and excitement of being in such a very unique place. That feeling endured through decades and when the once in a lifetime opportunity arose to become it's next caretaker, it was a dream come true. While it may seem somewhat odd for a real estate broker to want to be part of a movie theater, her love of movies and historic homes make it an ideal fit. Joe is a Suncadia home inspector and this expertise has been invaluable in maintaining this incredible historic building. Together they offer a good mix of sentimental and practical care when it comes to operating this town icon.
Location, location, location
The Roslyn Theatre is located at
101 W Dakota Ave in historic Roslyn, WA. Set in picturesque downtown Roslyn, Washington, the theatre is within easy reach of many, and considered the local favorite by residents of Roslyn, Ronald,
Cle Elum, and all the way to Ellensburg. Suncadia visitors delight in catching the local flair offered in town, and find themsleves going to Roslyn frequently for offerings from not only Roslyn Theatre, but also other local favorites! There is no shortage of fantastic places in Roslyn!