Poncan Theatre, Ponca City
The Poncan Theatre in Ponca City, Oklahoma, is rumored to be haunted by a "black lady" seen in the balcony wearing an old-fashioned pillbox hat, as well as by apparitions that vanish quickly and unexplained disembodied footsteps. Some reports also include the sounds of Native American drums, adding another layer to its paranormal reputation. The Black Lady: One of the most detailed accounts describes a theatre worker seeing a woman in a pillbox hat, sweater, and skirt sitting in seat number four, who vanished when he looked again. Other reports mention seeing ghostly figures on the balconies that disappear suddenly, according to TravelOK.com. Guests and workers have reported hearing disembodied footsteps and the distinct sound of Native American drums.