Rosendale Theatre Inc

What Rosendale Theatre Inc does

Rosendale Theatre Inc, operating as Rosendale Theatre Collective, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community cinema and cultural venue housed in a 212-seat historic building at 408 Main Street, Rosendale, New York, in the mid-Hudson Valley. The organization was founded in 2009 specifically to acquire the theatre from the longtime Cacchio family and completed the purchase in August 2010, financed through 60+ grassroots fundraising campaigns and a first-place $50,000 Pepsi Refresh Project grant. It programs a calendar of curated film series (Classic Film, Music Fan, National Theatre Live, Saturday Creature Features, Sunday Silents, WTF Wednesday, LGBTQ/QWEIRD, Science On Screen, Spaghetti Western, Dance on Film, Cozy with a Chance of Murder, Prosendale literary series), live theatre productions launched December 2021, live music performances, and community events, drawing a primary audience of local Rosendale and Ulster County residents plus segment-specific film, music, and LGBTQ enthusiasts.

The venue is supported by digital cinema projection installed in 2013, a high-end sound system, an ADA-compliant wheelchair lift, retractable screen, electric marquee, and a state-of-the-art air filtration and ventilation system installed in October 2021. Operations are run by a small staff of 1-10 employees (Managing Director Jesse Heffler, Technical Director Justin Peone, Artistic Director Live Theater Ann Citron, House Manager Amber Kelly) and a board of directors under a collective governance model, with programming committees and a volunteer base driving both content curation and event execution.

Revenue is generated across six streams: per-show ticket sales ($11 general / $7 members, with premium pricing for special events), annual memberships across three tiers (Silver Screen $45-$110, Golden Globe $135-$270, Platinum Producers $450-$950), tax-deductible donations and contributions, corporate and foundation sponsorships (including NYSCA, Coolidge Corner Theatre Foundation, and Alfred P. Sloan Foundation grants), an on-screen advertising program ($50-$100/month per slide), and private theatre rentals. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the theatre's website (integrated with Formovi Tickets) and walk-up box office, with no e-commerce or streaming distribution. Marketing is conducted through the website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, a weekly email newsletter, and earned local media, supplemented by community event partnerships with Hudson Valley arts organizations.

Name

Rosendale Theatre Inc

Legal name

Rosendale Theatre Collective, Inc.

Website

https://rosendaletheatre.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rosendale Theatre Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a 212-seat historic cinema and live performance venue in Rosendale, NY, serving the mid-Hudson Valley with curated film series, live theatre, music, and community programming supported by memberships, donations, grants, and sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Cinema and Live Performance Venue

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Motion Picture and Video Exhibition (51213), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Theater, Musicals & Performing Arts (THAJAFAB), Regional & Repertory Theatre Companies (MPAGABAB)

Keywords

• Community arts venue
• Independent film programming
• Live theatre productions
• Live music concerts
• Nonprofit cinema operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Rosendale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from film screenings, live theatre performances, concerts, and special events. Standard admission $11 general / $7 members, with premium pricing for special events like Dance on Film Series at $15 general / $11 members.
2. Membership Program: Annual memberships in three tiers (Silver Screen, Golden Globe, Platinum Producers) providing discounted tickets, free admission, complimentary tickets, and merchandise. Membership is critical revenue stream for nonprofit.
3. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible unrestricted contributions from individuals supporting arts and culture. Major donor campaigns and grassroots fundraising drove original acquisition of the theatre.
4. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships of series or entire theatre operations. Sponsorship dollars are tax-deductible as the theatre is a registered 501c3 nonprofit.
5. On-Screen Advertising: Pre-show slide advertising shown twice before each screening. Monthly rates: $100 for-profit organizations, $50 for nonprofits. Package discounts available for multi-month advance payments.
6. Theatre Rental: The 212-seat historic theatre available for private rentals. Contact-based pricing for corporate events, private screenings, and community gatherings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Rosendale Theatre is a community-owned, single-screen historic 212-seat nonprofit arts venue that screens curated film series and hosts live theatre, live music, literary, and community events. The theatre is operated by the Rosendale Theatre Collective, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and supports its programming through ticket sales, three-tier annual memberships, donations, corporate sponsorships, pre-show on-screen advertising, and private venue rentals.

Product overview

The Rosendale Theatre Collective operates a single historic 212-seat venue offering a diverse portfolio of entertainment programs and services. The core offerings include multiple recurring film series (Classic Film Series, Music Fan Series, National Theatre Live, Saturday Creature Features, Sunday Silents, WTF Wednesday, LGBTQ Series, Science On Screen, Spaghetti Western Series, Dance on Film Series, Cozy with a Chance of Murder) alongside live theatre productions (launched December 2021) and live music concerts. The theater provides membership programs with tiered benefits, theater rentals for private events, and on-screen advertising opportunities. Additional programs include Prosendale (literary series), special events, fundraisers, and community engagement initiatives. The venue is a nonprofit organization using film and live performance to entertain, educate, and inspire connection in the Hudson Valley community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Classic Film Series Recurring curated screenings of classic films, domestic and international, targeting film enthusiasts in the Hudson Valley who want to see classic cinema on a big screen.
• Music Fan Series Recurring music-based film programming featuring documentaries, concert films, and biopics about musicians and bands, curated by a programming committee dedicated to music-loving audiences.
• National Theatre Live Cinema broadcasts of acclaimed British theatre productions filmed specifically for big screens, bringing National Theatre programming to local audiences.
• Saturday Creature Features Monthly retro monster movie screenings featuring classic and cult creature features with costumes encouraged, aimed at fans of vintage horror.
• Sunday Silents Silent-era film screenings accompanied by live piano performance, presenting American and European silent cinema classics to fans of film history and live musical arts.
• WTF Wednesday Quirky, unconventional film programming featuring cult classics and horror, often paired with community events co-presented with the Kingston Film Foundation.
• Prosendale Recurring literary series in which local authors read from various writing genres, followed by audience Q&A, supporting the regional literary community.
• LGBTQ Series Curated LGBTQ film programming celebrating Pride and centering representation, ranging from subtle to political and groundbreaking films, supported by Arts Mid-Hudson.
• Science On Screen Educational film series pairing cult and documentary films with live presentations by notable figures in science, technology, and medicine, funded by the Coolidge Corner Theatre Foundation and Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
• Spaghetti Western Series Curated showcase of Spaghetti Western films featuring Clint Eastwood, Sergio Leone, and other directors from the genre, for fans of classic European-influenced westerns.
• Cozy with a Chance of Murder Five-film mystery series paired with a prix fixe dinner at The Feathers Tavern, creating a cross-promoted dinner-and-a-movie package for mystery film fans.
• Live Theatre Recurring in-house live theatre season launched December 2021 featuring contemporary plays and classics, with collaborations with Hudson Valley theatre companies including Number 11 Productions.
• Live Music Live music programming on the theatre's stage featuring jazz, rock, world, and chamber music by Hudson Valley and visiting musicians, plus community open mic and karaoke nights.
• Membership Programs Three-tier annual membership program providing discounted and free admissions, complimentary tickets, and merchandise benefits; cards are non-transferable and valid for one year.
• Theater Rental Rental of the historic 212-seat theatre for private events, corporate gatherings, community screenings, and special occasions with contact-based pricing.
• Film Screenings Regular and special one-off film screenings including new releases, independent films, documentaries, and classic cinema shown on the digital-projection big screen.
• Special Events One-time and recurring special events including festivals, benefit concerts, themed screenings, and community programs.
• On-Screen Advertising Pre-show slide advertising shown twice before each screening, sold on monthly and multi-month package pricing to local for-profits and nonprofits.
• Dance on Film Series Premium-priced film series featuring short dance films from The Migration Dance Film Project and other dance film productions, for dance audiences in the Hudson Valley.

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Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA)coreOthersNYSCA with support from the Office of the Governor and New York State Legislature provides funding that makes the theatre's programs possible. This is a government arts funding relationship critical to programming operations.
• Coolidge Corner Theatre FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScience On Screen series is supported by a grant from the Coolidge Corner Theatre Foundation, pairing current cult and documentary films with presentations from notable figures in science, technology, and medicine.
• Arts Mid-HudsonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQWEIRD Cinema series is made possible with funds from the New York State Legislature and administered by Arts Mid-Hudson, supporting LGBTQ programming.
• Vanaver CaravanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal dance and music ensemble that collaborates with the theatre on summer student showcases and benefit concerts.
• Arm-of-the-Sea TheaterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHudson Valley theater company that has collaborated on productions including 'Into the Light' live performances.
• Kingston Film FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presents WTF Wednesday film series celebrating queer cinema, with QWEIRD Cinema programming featuring LGBTQ film community members.
• Number 11 ProductionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduced the revolutionary version of A Christmas Carol that launched the Live Theatre Season in December 2021.
• Ann CitroncoreOthersTheatre Arts Director and founding member, former Director for ten years, now pursuing passion to bring live theatre season. Works with Hudson Valley theatres including County Players, Center for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck, SUNY at New Paltz, Denizen Theatre.
• Jim DeMaio State Farm Insurance AgentminorOthersGenerous supporter of Sunday Silents series, providing funding that enables the silent film programming with live piano accompaniment.
• The Feathers TavernminorOthersLocal restaurant partner for 'Cozy With a Chance of Murder' series, offering prix fixe dinner ($50) before screenings at the theatre ($10), creating cross-promotion with nearby dining.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Egyptian Theatre: Historic nonprofit theater in Boise, ID presenting film, live music, and performing arts with rental and membership programs—similar community-owned venue with multi-format programming.
• Jacob Burns Film Center: Nonprofit independent cinema and education center in Pleasantville, NY (also Hudson Valley region) operating multiple screens with curated film, live events, and educational programming—a closely comparable community cinema model.
• The Lark Theater: Independently operated nonprofit single-screen community cinema in Larkspur, CA presenting curated film, live music, and cultural events—similar sized venue and programming breadth.
• Coolidge Corner Theatre: Historic nonprofit cinema in Brookline, MA operating science, educational, and specialty programming—including the Science On Screen program that Rosendale also runs. Direct programming and operational peer.
• Upstate Films: Nonprofit community cinema in Rhinebeck, NY within the Hudson Valley, presenting independent, classic, and foreign films with similar curated programming and education mission.
• The Colonial Theatre: Historic nonprofit community performing arts venue in Phoenixville, PA presenting film, live music, theatre, and comedy events—comparable mixed-format community venue.
• Tampa Theatre: Historic nonprofit movie palace in Tampa, FL operating film, live events, and rentals in a 1,400-seat venue with membership and sponsorship programs—comparable nonprofit historic cinema with mixed programming.
• The Loft Cinema: Nonprofit community cinema in Tucson, AZ offering curated independent, classic, and documentary films with educational programming and membership tiers—closely comparable operating model.
• Brattle Theatre: Independent nonprofit single-screen cinema in Cambridge, MA with curated repertory, classic, and cult film programming comparable to Rosendale's series-based model.

Regional players

• Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck: Hudson Valley regional theater company where Ann Citron (Rosendale's Artistic Director) has worked; presents live theatre programming in the same regional market, partial overlap in audience and talent pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/RosendaleTheatre
• Facebookfacebook.com/RosendaleTheatre
• Instagraminstagram.com/rosendaletheatre/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rosendale-theatre-collective

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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