Small town theater has big charm

The Wayne Theater is the only theater in Wayne County, Utah and Bicknell is thought to be the smallest town in the United States with an operating movie theater. Bicknell has a population of 325 and the theater seats about 300. The theater opens for 8 P.M. showings on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. It also hosts the Bicknell International Film Festival every year on the weekend closest to Pioneer Day. The theater was owned by a local couple and was starting to fall into disrepair. James Anderson bought the theater about a decade ago and has since installed "a new roof, film projector, theater seats, audio system, toilets and septic tank." The theater also has a working cry room.