Having worked for Damien and The Sunshine Cinema back in 2001, I have the utmost respect for them and the Landmark Organization for getting it right in a niche market all across the country. They, like many other service oriented businesses, are constantly looking for the right people for the right position at a reasonable wage. NYC is a tough town to keep staff content, hospitable and productive. Technology is making things a little less personal in the theatre industry, and that is not to be taken lightly. One communicative floor person or one friendly snack bar attendant is worth more than three ineffective employees, so numbers don’t count. If technology is going to streamline operations and cut costs, so be it. Otherwise, the Sunshine may go back to being a four level warehouse for door parts.
I appreciate the comments by movie theatre fans and take them with the enthusiasm that they were
posted. I don’t believe this is a place for shilling and Mr A. should know better. Then again, he works for a company that can’t even tell the truth about amount of screens they have at the Towne 16. (?)
Seems odd it isn’t even listed as a ‘Cinema Treasure’
Having worked for Damien and The Sunshine Cinema back in 2001, I have the utmost respect for them and the Landmark Organization for getting it right in a niche market all across the country. They, like many other service oriented businesses, are constantly looking for the right people for the right position at a reasonable wage. NYC is a tough town to keep staff content, hospitable and productive. Technology is making things a little less personal in the theatre industry, and that is not to be taken lightly. One communicative floor person or one friendly snack bar attendant is worth more than three ineffective employees, so numbers don’t count. If technology is going to streamline operations and cut costs, so be it. Otherwise, the Sunshine may go back to being a four level warehouse for door parts.
Ken Mc,
There used to be a Jamesway and a Thriftway in the center, but both have been replaced by a furniture Store and Senior Center.
Mikeoaklandpark,
Yes, The Tannenbaum Family and the Milgrams (from Philadelphia) still own the theatre as they did in 1965 when it opened.
…and thanks to kittybunny…a loyal customer…but, the Towne Theatre actually has 15 theatres.
I appreciate the comments by movie theatre fans and take them with the enthusiasm that they were
posted. I don’t believe this is a place for shilling and Mr A. should know better. Then again, he works for a company that can’t even tell the truth about amount of screens they have at the Towne 16. (?)
Seems odd it isn’t even listed as a ‘Cinema Treasure’