The domain name for the theater website no longer includes the Royal Palace Theatre and the website, which is being updated by the Computer Guy & Company, can be found by following this link.

City Manager Joseph Scherer said Parks and Recreation Director John Simeon will be in charge of rentals while Public Works Director Larry Chalker will in charge of support operations.

Scherer said the city is still studying whether to go back to previous rental rates or whether city council may want to deliberate new rates.

There is interest from different people in renting the venue as the city weighs its options on selling and whether the remaining debt on the building can be restructured. “We have contact with different people and are reaching out to see if there is still interest,” Scherer said.

The effort put in redesigning the website, Scherer said, “Is an example of how we want to move forward quickly and continue to use the facility.”

Chalker said a new Facebook page has also been started, along with the new website. “With the new domain, we've already reached 3,000 people. It's important for people to know we have this building and this building is for rent for different types of events.”

Requests are being made for comedy shows, music shows, community theater, weddings, receptions and birthdays. “HSV tied up the front with the gaming. Now we're back to the previous format where you can rent the lobby, banquet room and the whole facility.”

Chalker stressed the city will not be putting on shows, “But we're making it availabe for promoters and groups to put on shows.”

Public works has went through the building and patched and painted drywall blemishes and painted public spaces. “We're actually having to replace some flooring for wear and tear. It's ready to put on shows and there is a demand.”