Rialto Theatre Taking Survey To Improve

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Rialto Theatre Taking
Survey To Improve
The Rialto Advisory Committee has asked the community to participate in a survey to help the Rialto
Theatre improve to meet the needs of theater-goers. The survey will be open until mid-June and one
lucky participant who provides their name and contact information will be selected to win a Golden Ticket
for the BCRAC theatres. A Golden Ticket entitles the bearer to free admission to any movie at a BCRAC
theater for one year.
“The Rialto Advisory Committee wants the input of the community so we can find out what we are doing
right and what we can do to improve,” said Mary Beth Schoonover, a member of the committee and a
member of the Bradford County Regional Arts Council’s Board. “We want to hear from people that come
to the movie theater every week and we want to hear from the people who don’t come, as well. Maybe
there is something we can do to encourage more participate in our little local theatre.”
The survey takes about five minutes to complete and it can be accessed in hard copy at the Rialto Theatre or the Canton Independent-Sentinel’s Office or online at http://tinyurl.com/zrwr6c9 The questions in
the survey address topics such as how often a person goes to the theater to see a movie to what sort of
movies they want to see in Canton. There is also an opportunity for suggestions about what the Rialto
can do to encourage individuals to come to the movies.
“We hope people realize how lucky we are to have a movie theatre in a community as small as Canton,”
said Angie Schoonover, a member of the Rialto Advisory Committee. “Over the past few years, many
small movie theaters across the country have gone out of business and we don’t want the Rialto to follow that trend. We want our community to realize what a great resource this is and we want to provide
services for them that they value so that everyone can enjoy the theatre together.”
The results of the survey will be presented to the Rialto Advisory Committee as well as the Bradford
County Regional Arts Council. The information will also be given to the gentleman who books the movies for the BCRAC’s three theaters. The committee hopes that the community’s honest answers about
what movies they want to see will help better inform the movie booker’s decisions when he is tasked with
picking movies for the Rialto. While the committee recognizes that not everyone will be happy with every
movie that comes to down, they hope to get a better understanding of what movies will bring viewers to
the theatre.
For more information on the Rialto Theatre and the BCRAC family of theatres, please visit BCRAC.org
or find Rialto Theatre on Facebook. One survey response per person, please. Multiple entries will be
disqualified.
Quilt Show at Sale Barn
Cathleen Wiggs in the character of "Lily" a role she assumed to tell a Civil War-era
story, illustrated with quilts. Beverly Hallstead displayed this 1930 "Sunbonnet Sue" apIt was a wonderful presenta- pliqued Feed Sack quilt
tion, and Mrs. Wiggs also told
a Depression-era story, using
quilts from that period of time.
Please take a moment to help us improve your experience at Rialto Theatre. When you’re done, please drop the
questionnaire into the box at the Rialto concession stand or in the box at the Canton Independent-Sentinel. We will
draw one survey to receive a “Golden Ticket” – a free pass to the movies for a full year!
In the last 6 months, how many times have you been to a movie at the Rialto? _______________
In the last 6 months, how many times have you been to a movie at a theater other than the Rialto? _______________
What movie theater do you consider your “Home Movie Theater” (Name & Location)? _______________
What kind of movies are you most likely to come see at the Rialto? (Check all that apply)
□ Drama
□ Faith-Based
□ Comedy □ Horror
□ Action/Adventure □ Classics (Casablanca, Gone with the Wind, etc.)
□ Children’s/Animation □ Romance □ Other (Please specify):
What rating of movies are you most likely to attend? (Check all that apply) □G □ PG □ PG-13 □R
Would you be interested in attending any of the following events? (Check all that apply)
□ Gal’s Night Out □ Guy’s Night Out □ Live Concerts □ Pre-recorded stage productions (i.e. National Theatre Live)
□ Special Screenings of Independent Films (i.e. Walking with Angels)
□ Film Series (i.e. Spielberg Films, Harry Potter, Pixar-Fest, etc.)
What factors prevent you from attending movies at the Rialto (Check all that apply):
□ Cost of tickets □ I don’t enjoy going to see movies
□ I would rather watch movies at home □ The movies at the Rialto don’t interest me
□ The screen is too small □ The theater is too cold/warm
□ The sound at the Rialto is too loud/soft □ The seats at the Rialto aren’t comfortable
□ Not enough variety at the concession stand □ The show times at the Rialto aren’t convenient to me
□ I do not know what movies are playing at the Rialto □ I’ve already seen the Rialto movies at another theater
□ Finding childcare □ Travel time to the theater
□ Parking □ My life is too busy! I just don’t have the time to go.
□ Other (Please be specific):
How do you find out what movies are playing at the Rialto? (Check all that apply)
□ Newspaper □ Internet □ Facebook □ Call the Theater □ Theatre’s Marquee □ Other (Please specify):
Lynda Quinn had quilts appealling to those who love
history, including some "Civil
War" quilts. One memorializing some Confederate prisoners who perished in a train
wreck around Cowley. Lynda
also showed "The Granville
Centre Quilt," which includes
the names of many early citizens of that community.
What can the Rialto do that would cause you and your family to attend more movies at our theatre?
What additional things can we do to improve your experience at the Rialto Theatre?
About You:
What is your age? □ Under 16 □ 16 – 18 □ 19 – 25 □ 26 – 40 □ 41 - 64 □ 65 +
How many children under 16 currently reside in your household? □ None □ 1 □ 2 □ 3 □ 4 ormore
What is the highest level of education you have completed? □ Grammar School □ High School or equivalent
□ Vocational/Technical School (2 years) □ Some College □ Bachelor’s Degree □ Master’s Degree
□ Doctoral Degree □ Professional Degree (MD, JD, etc.) □ Other (Please specify):
What is your current employment status? □ EmployedFull-Time □ Employed Part-Time □ Not currently employed
□ Homemaker □ Student □ Retired □ Other
In what town do you most often buy your groceries? □ Canton □ Troy □ Elmira □ Mansfield □ Williamsport □ Towanda
□ Other (please specify):
This card listed many of the
groups that have benefited
from "quilt raffles."
Note that the barn in the photograph above is decorated with
a representation of the quilt in the upper photo. The barn is at
1494 Old Kennedy Road, Troy, and the quilt block designs
were chosen by Janice Kennedy and Ralph Wilston and sons
produced and mounted them on both sides of the barn.
Zip Code: _______________________
To be eligible to win free passes to a Rialto movie, please include your contact information below:
Name: Email (or phone):
Would you like a member of the Rialto Advisory Committee to contact you about any of your responses or concerns? □Yes □No
Thank you for your participation!
Quilters' Picnic Held in East Canton
One of the many artifacts which
Mrs. Moyer brought along was
this very old thimble which was a
gift to her from Emma Metz and
resident of the old Bradford Co.
Manor, which Mrs. Moyer's parents used to run.
Betty told the story of how she
was taught to sewing, crochet,
and quilt by Emma. The thimble
has a small hole worn in it.
She was able to find happiness when she married her high
school sweetheart, Moe, after
many years. They have been
married for over 20 years.
Over 200 quilts were hung in the Troy Sale Barn for
the Quilt Extravaganza, which was held on Mother's
Day weekend. Organizers were thrilled with the reA crazy quilt from the late 1800s. handsponse from local quilters and with the large number
ed down through the James Kennedy
of visitors who enjoyed the show
family
of Leona.
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A great dish to pass luncheon was enjoyed by all in
Mrs. Wagner and Mrs. Brougham were local quilters at the attendance.
event.
Bradford County Quilters recently held a quilt picnic at the East
Canton Church.
Elaine Gustafson was in charge of the event and welcomed many
local quilters and some out of the region.
Betty Moyer, of the Thread Shed in Monroeton spoke to the audience about some of the quilts she has done over the years.
Mrs. Moyer has quilted over 80 quilts and is pictured with one of her
favorites.
A great bring a dish to pass luncheon was held first, followed by the
program.
There was a swap table where ladies brought in magazines, materials, etc for anyone to take home with them.
Betty Morgan and her daughter Bev Seeley were also in atten Mrs. Moyer has made more than quilts during the years. She also
Sisters, Alene Boyd and Amber Chaapel were getting ready
dance
and enjoyed every part of the event.
has made curtains, and clothing for her daughters and grandchildren.
to enjoy the luncheon and the program.