The Rialto Theater was built in 1929. It is one of the last “movie palace” style theaters in Arkansas. Notable for its grandeur, size and Art Deco architecture, the Rialto was added to the National Register of Historic places in 1986. Employees and maintenance workers have often reported strange experiences in the building, including unexplained shadows, whispering voices and the fleeting scent of a woman’s perfume.

Final Report

EVPs

EVP 1

This EVP was captured close to the dressing rooms.
It is more of a noise than a voice. Sounds kind of like a frog.
EVP by AL
EVP 2

This EVP was captured as we were leaving the theater for the morning.
It was in the back row of seats in the main gallery.
You can hear a scratching sound followed by a voice then another scratching sound.
EVP by AL

Videos

View "Ghosts of the Rialto" by John Worthen
El Dorado Times-News:
 


This video clip was taken by the dressing rooms under the stage.
It is of a orb in motion.
Video by MM


This video clip is taken in the upstairs projection room.
This is of a large orb in motion.
Video by DK


This video clip was taken on the stage.
It is of a bright light that appears out of nowhere.
See about the center?
Video by AL

Photos


The Rialto Theater in El Dorado at night.
Pic by MD
This orb welcomed us as we entered the main gallery.
Pic by AL

Notice the bright spot in the upper right corner.
This appears to be an energy orb in motion.
Pic by AML
This orb has taken its place on the stage of the main gallery.
Pic by MM

Bright orb shown here against a blank wall.
Pic by MD
Notice the bright spot at the right of the picture.
This is an unknown anomaly.
Pic by DK

This is an orb in motion at the upper left of the picture.
Pic by MM
Another orb in motion on the stairs to the upper galleries.
Pic by MD

Outside the Theater a group of onlookers gather.
Notice the blur to the left and over the truck.
This could be ectoplasm or maybe not.
There is no readily available explanation for the appearance of this smoky blur.
Pic by MD

* Disclaimer: As a result of our continuing efforts to present factual evidence to the public concerning ghosts and hauntings, we have discovered that someone was smoking in the vicinity of the photographer and this could be cigarette smoke.


Spirit Seekers mobile research Vehicle under the Rialto Marquee.
Pic by AL