Events and Catering at The Prospector Theater

A striking, two-story chandelier made from people’s former treasures hangs over a sunlit open lobby that mixes gray granite floors, deep brown walnut wood, and the sparkliest, magenta wallpaper. The lobby gives way to four individual theaters on multiple floors. Each theater is different, lavish but comfortable, and a destination for movie buffs, anyone who wants to have a cocktail while watching a movie, and those eager to experience Prospect sparkle.

The non-profit movie theater is located in the heart of historic downtown Ridgefield, CT.  The Prospector Theater provides meaningful employment through the operation of the movie theater, café, and event venue. Over 70% of the Prospector staff has self-identified with a disability, but through training and hard work, each Prospect sparkles and achieves their goals.

The theater is a stunning space to host any event. On the second floor, two mosaics tell stories, framed movie posters hang from the wall (starring Prospects, of course) and The Star Bar invites people in with its fireplace and modern furniture. It is perfect for a birthday party, anniversary, shower, movie screening, video game party, bar or bat mitzvah, reunion, or any type of special celebration.

For party guests who want a more sophisticated menu, The Prospector Theater has recently formed partnerships with four caterers. AMG Catering and Events, out of Wilton, CT “provides sumptuous cuisine with impeccable service for every single gathering, large or small.” Chef Alison even teaches cooking to Emy, one of the theater’s Prospects!  Chef Gallo, of Gallo Ristorante says “we take our time to source the best ingredients so we can craft outstanding and authentic Italian Cuisine; that means right down to the tomatoes in our sauce and the oil in our pans. Our chefs come in at 5AM to turn hand-ground flour and farm fresh eggs into the pasta and pizza you’ll eat tonight.” Marcia Selden Catering creates “unique events with an accent on extraordinary food, creativity, and highly polished professional service.” Watson’s Catering is known to “encompass the foods and the mood that you are envisioning. We combine decades of experience in the culinary arts with a keen understanding of current trends, and offer menus that change seasonally to provide the best available from local farms.” All four caterers will work side by side with Prospects, teaching and training while providing excellent food and customer service.

For more information about the theater and how to rent the venue for a special occasion, please check out our website http://www.prospectortheater.org/rentals or e-mail events@prospectortheater.org with your questions. 

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Submitted by Ridgefield, CT

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