Matthew Cahoy is fundraising
Sunset Theatre Repairs
Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money for Sunset Community Theatre Inc, and any donation will help make impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.
This fall marks 15 years of the Sunset Theatre. In that time we have shown over 700 films to the people of Sumner and the surrounding communities. We are very proud to serve a town of 2,000 people with immense can do attitude which has allowed not just a movie house but has built a modern hospital, school system, library and aquatic center. We like to think that our brand of low cost, quality, and varied entertainment add to the fabric of this great town.
Sumner should be proud of what has been built and that we live in a city with a future. The Sunset Theatre hopes to be part of that future, however that future is nowhere near guaranteed.Since the beginning of the Sunset the film business has changed rapidly and in ways that no one would’ve thought possible in 2003. We have gone from 35mm film stock to an all digital projector which has brought an amazing picture and sound quality. It also at times brings very costly repairs to the projector. In just the past two years the Sunset has been forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars to repair or maintain this equipment.
The film business has also seen new competitors such as Netflix and Amazon bring major first class entertainment properties into millions of American households for a low cost. While its great that we as consumers have so many entertainment options it also puts traditional film houses, particularly independent movie theatres such as the Sunset at a disadvantage and risk of closing. Just this year our area lost a fellow independent movie theatre with the Waverly Palace Theatre going out of business.
The Sunset is likewise at risk. While we are a ways from what happened in Waverly we too face rising costs of repairs and for the concessions that everyone loves. It has been years since we raised prices on anything at the theatre but prices on everything from Pepsi, candy and even the containers they’re served in are raised sometimes as often as several times a year. Other increases in business costs include insurance, utilities, and equipment coupled with a drop in attendance has left the Sunset at a disadvantage.
Traditionally when megaplexs face these sort of challenges they simply raise prices and pass them on to the consumer. This is an option we have explored at the Sunset but we aren’t sure it would help with our issues as the people of Sumner have seen their pocketbooks squeezed by rising utility costs. This leaves the Sunset with few viable options other than appealing directly to the patrons we serve. So the Sunset is asking those who have the ability to donate to please do and those who are unable to donate to come down to the theatre and enjoy a night of entertainment.Donations can be written off on your taxes as we are a not for profit business. The future of the Sunset is as it always has been is in the hands of the community. If you would like to donate they can drop them off at the Sunset or mail them to 111 W. 1stSt. The spirit of Sumner is an unbreakable one and I am certain that we will as we have always done in the past and band together to overcome challenges as a community.
This fall marks 15 years of the Sunset Theatre. In that time we have shown over 700 films to the people of Sumner and the surrounding communities. We are very proud to serve a town of 2,000 people with immense can do attitude which has allowed not just a movie house but has built a modern hospital, school system, library and aquatic center. We like to think that our brand of low cost, quality, and varied entertainment add to the fabric of this great town.
Sumner should be proud of what has been built and that we live in a city with a future. The Sunset Theatre hopes to be part of that future, however that future is nowhere near guaranteed.Since the beginning of the Sunset the film business has changed rapidly and in ways that no one would’ve thought possible in 2003. We have gone from 35mm film stock to an all digital projector which has brought an amazing picture and sound quality. It also at times brings very costly repairs to the projector. In just the past two years the Sunset has been forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars to repair or maintain this equipment.
The film business has also seen new competitors such as Netflix and Amazon bring major first class entertainment properties into millions of American households for a low cost. While its great that we as consumers have so many entertainment options it also puts traditional film houses, particularly independent movie theatres such as the Sunset at a disadvantage and risk of closing. Just this year our area lost a fellow independent movie theatre with the Waverly Palace Theatre going out of business.
The Sunset is likewise at risk. While we are a ways from what happened in Waverly we too face rising costs of repairs and for the concessions that everyone loves. It has been years since we raised prices on anything at the theatre but prices on everything from Pepsi, candy and even the containers they’re served in are raised sometimes as often as several times a year. Other increases in business costs include insurance, utilities, and equipment coupled with a drop in attendance has left the Sunset at a disadvantage.
Traditionally when megaplexs face these sort of challenges they simply raise prices and pass them on to the consumer. This is an option we have explored at the Sunset but we aren’t sure it would help with our issues as the people of Sumner have seen their pocketbooks squeezed by rising utility costs. This leaves the Sunset with few viable options other than appealing directly to the patrons we serve. So the Sunset is asking those who have the ability to donate to please do and those who are unable to donate to come down to the theatre and enjoy a night of entertainment.Donations can be written off on your taxes as we are a not for profit business. The future of the Sunset is as it always has been is in the hands of the community. If you would like to donate they can drop them off at the Sunset or mail them to 111 W. 1stSt. The spirit of Sumner is an unbreakable one and I am certain that we will as we have always done in the past and band together to overcome challenges as a community.
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