Red River Theatres

What Red River Theatres does

Red River Theatres, Inc. is a privately held 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating the only full-time arthouse cinema in New Hampshire, located in an 8,500 square foot, three-screen venue in the lower level of Capital Commons at 11 S. Main Street in downtown Concord. Founded in 2007 after a 7-year community effort and a $1.8 million capital campaign, the cinema operates three named auditoriums — Lincoln Financial Foundation Cinema (156 seats), Stonyfield Farm Culture Center (110 seats), and the Jaclyn Simchik Memorial Cinema (25 seats) — equipped with 2010 Christie digital projectors and Dolby Digital Surround Sound, converted from 35mm in 2013 with CDFA grant support. Programming centers on independent, foreign, documentary, and classic films, augmented by family-friendly screenings (Popcorn & Pacifiers), open-captioned (OCAP) accessibility showings, film discussions, and partnerships with regional festivals such as the NH Jewish Film Festival and the Creative Guts Short Film Festival.

The business model is a hybrid of consumer ticket sales, concession (The Indie Cafe — beer, wine, sandwiches, locally-made chocolates, popcorn, coffee), recurring membership dues (featuring Member Mondays), private facility rentals ($300–$1,700), packaged gift products (Movies and a Mug, Dinner and a Movie with restaurant partners), corporate sponsorships (Lincoln Financial Foundation, Merrimack County Savings Bank, McLane Middleton, Orr & Reno, Devine Millimet, among others), donations (Annual Fund, Infinity Circle multi-year giving program), and special-event fundraisers (Oscar After Party). Ticketing is delivered through the Veezi self-serve platform, a physical box office, and phone orders.

Geographically, the venue serves regional audiences across central New Hampshire. Operationally, it is led by Executive Director Angie Lane, with a thin management layer (Director of Development Sara Weinberg, Director of Operations Samuel Doyon, Programming Specialist Barry Steelman, Theater Manager Dylan Marsh) supported by 11–50 staff overall. The organization operates with no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed investment rounds — its capital base is community donations, grants, and earned revenue.

Name

Red River Theatres

Legal name

Red River Theatres, Inc.

Website

https://redrivertheatres.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Red River Theatres is a nonprofit, three-screen arthouse cinema in downtown Concord, New Hampshire, serving central-NH film audiences with independent, documentary, foreign, and classic films, plus family-friendly and accessible screenings, memberships, donations, and theater rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Cinema Operations

NAICS

Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins) (512131), Motion Picture and Video Exhibition (51213)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830)

akta.pro primary industry

Independent & Art-house Cinemas (MPADAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Special Event Screenings & Pop-up Cinemas (MPADAKAE)

Keywords

• Arthouse cinema
• Independent film screenings
• Movie theater operations
• Film festival hosting
• Community nonprofit cinema

Headquarters

HQ city

Concord

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from selling movie tickets for regular screenings, matinees, and special events. Evening shows (5 PM+) priced at $13.50 regular / $10.75 student/senior/military / $10.00 members. Matinees before 5 PM at $10.75 regular / $9.00 members.
2. Concessions: Sale of food and beverages including popcorn, soda, beer, wine, sandwiches, coffee, and locally-made chocolates at The Indie Cafe. Also merchandise including ceramic mugs.
3. Membership Dues: Annual membership program providing discounted tickets, free popcorn, and other benefits to members
4. Facility Rentals: Three theaters available for private rentals ranging $300-$1700 depending on theater size, time of day, and day of week. Used for private events, workshops, and special showings.
5. Donations and Annual Fund: Tax-deductible contributions supporting equipment purchases, programming, and filmmaker travel expenses. Includes Infinity Circle multi-year giving program.
6. Gift Cards and Packages: Sale of gift cards and combo packages including Dinner and a Movie packages ($40) with restaurant gift certificates
7. Corporate Sponsorships: Partnership arrangements with local businesses including financial institutions, law firms, and educational institutions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Red River Theatres is a non-profit, three-screen arthouse cinema in Concord, New Hampshire, that screens first-run independent, foreign, documentary, and classic films using Christie digital projection and Dolby Digital Surround Sound. It complements its core film programming with concession sales (The Indie Cafe), annual memberships, theater rentals, gift cards, bundled packages (Dinner and a Movie, Movies and a Mug), donations, and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

Red River Theatres is a nonprofit, 3-screen arthouse cinema offering a diverse portfolio of film experiences. The core offering includes first-run and independent movie screenings across three distinct theater spaces: the Lincoln Financial Foundation Cinema (156 seats), the Stonyfield Farm Culture Center (110 seats), and the Jaclyn Simchik Memorial Cinema (25 seats with 4K projection). The theater supplements screenings with themed programming like the Popcorn & Pacifiers family series and hosts the annual Creative Guts Short Film Festival. Concession offerings through The Indie Cafe include food, beverages, and locally-made products. Additional revenue streams include membership programs, gift cards, Dinner and a Movie packages, theater rentals, and community engagement through The Red River Gallery and RRT Movie Columns.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Indie Cafe: The concession stand offering beer, wine, sandwiches by The Works, Mitchell's Salsa and Chips, coffee, locally-made chocolates, popcorn and soda.
• Popcorn & Pacifiers Series
• Infinity Circle

Products and services

• Movie Screenings First-run and independent film screenings across three theaters (Lincoln Financial Foundation Cinema, Stonyfield Farm Culture Center, and Simchik Cinema) with digital projection and Dolby digital sound, available to the general public with evening ($13.50), matinee ($10.75), student/senior/military ($10.75), and member ($9-$10) pricing.
• Theater Rentals Private rental of three theater spaces for events, corporate presentations, workshops, and receptions. Rental rates range from $300 to $1,700 depending on theater size, time of day, and day of week.
• Red River Theatres Membership

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Creative Guts Short Film FestivalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird annual festival presenting short films by independent filmmakers from New Hampshire and beyond. 3-hour festival featuring various films and creatives of all backgrounds. All films open captioned. Tickets support Creative Guts mission.
• New Hampshire Jewish Film FestivalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual film festival partnership since the festival began. Red River hosts in-person screenings as part of the festival showcasing diverse films including French dramas, Israeli films, and documentaries.
• Revival Kitchen & BarminorOthersLocal restaurant partner included in Dinner and a Movie package. Partner restaurant offering gift certificates as part of combo package with Red River movie passes.
• Dos AmigosminorOthersLocal restaurant partner included in Dinner and a Movie package. Partner restaurant offering gift certificates as part of combo package with Red River movie passes.
• HermanosminorOthersLocal restaurant partner included in Dinner and a Movie package. Partner restaurant offering gift certificates as part of combo package with Red River movie passes.
• The Works (Sandwiches)minorOthersFood vendor providing sandwiches at The Indie Cafe concession stand.
• Veezi (Ticketing Platform)coreTechnology or IntegrationOnline ticketing platform used for selling movie tickets through the website. All showtimes link to Veezi for ticket purchases.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Belcourt Theatre: Nonprofit arthouse cinema in Nashville, TN operating multiple screens with independent and repertory programming, memberships, rentals, and community partnerships - a peer nonprofit cinema of similar community-supported model.
• The Brattle Theatre: Nonprofit single-screen repertory/arthouse cinema in Cambridge, MA offering independent, classic, and foreign films with membership and donor support - comparable scale and mission to Red River.
• Avon Theatre: Nonprofit arthouse cinema in Stamford, CT presenting independent, foreign, and classic films with memberships, education programs, and special events - directly comparable as a regional nonprofit arthouse.
• Ragtag Cinema: Nonprofit independent cinema in Columbia, MO featuring indie, documentary, and foreign films in a community-supported environment - parallels Red River's nonprofit, mission-driven exhibition model.
• Coolidge Corner Theatre: A nonprofit, multi-screen arthouse cinema in Brookline, MA with a long history of independent film programming, education initiatives, memberships, and donor-supported operations - structurally the closest analog to Red River's nonprofit arthouse model.
• The Hollywood Theatre: Nonprofit historic theater in Portland, OR with multiple screens showcasing independent and repertory films plus educational programming and events - a community-supported arthouse of comparable scale and mission.
• The Loft Cinema: Nonprofit arthouse cinema in Tucson, AZ dedicated to independent, foreign, and repertory film programming with active community engagement and donor support - structurally aligned with Red River's nonprofit cinema model.
• IFC Center: Independent, multi-screen arthouse cinema in New York City focused on independent and foreign films with strong event programming - comparable in arthouse curation, though larger and commercially operated.

Broad incumbents

• Angelika Film Center: Commercial arthouse cinema chain with locations in NYC, NJ, CT, and TX specializing in independent and foreign films - a broader incumbent with overlapping arthouse programming but a for-profit, multi-location footprint.
• Landmark Theatres: Largest U.S. arthouse cinema chain operating many indie-focused screens nationwide - overlaps with Red River's independent film exhibition but operates at much greater scale as a for-profit enterprise.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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