Become a Member!
Support your independent nonprofit community cinema!
The Crandell brings you and your family a unique weekly blend of commercial, independent, and classic movies curated for your enjoyment on the Big Screen—the way movies are meant to be seen.
Every dollar makes a difference. Ticket sales only cover about 35% of our operating costs. Your annual membership helps sustain the Crandell’s signature programming and theater operations 365 days a year.
Crandell Members Support
- State-of-the-art digital projection with immersive cinema sound
- The popular nationally acclaimed FilmColumbia festival every October
- Crandell Kid Flicks and other affordably priced family films
- Special screenings and live events featuring notable actors and filmmakers
- Collaborative community programs that address timely issues
- A theater operating budget adversely impacted by shifting viewer habits and film industry economics
Membership Benefits
All membership levels receive the following benefits for one year from date of purchase:
- $3 off adult box office ticket for all regularly scheduled films
- Free small popcorn with every regularly scheduled film (1 per member)
- Tickets to annual Free-to-Member events
- Advance purchase for select special events including FilmColumbia
- Crandell Theatre merchandise discount of 20%
- Weekly e-mail updates on what’s happening at the Crandell and advance notice of future events
Membership Levels
Individual, $75 (fully tax deductible)
- Benefits as listed above
Dual, $125 (fully tax deductible)
- Benefits of Individual membership, plus
- Total of $6 off 2 tickets per movie for $125 and higher level memberships
- Two free small popcorns with every regularly scheduled movie
Silver, $250 ($220 tax deductible)
- Benefits of Dual membership, plus
- Listing on the annual donor roster in the Crandell Theatre Lobby
Gold, $500 ($410 tax deductible)
- Benefits of Silver memberships, plus
- Free admission for two to all regularly scheduled films
Platinum, $1,000 ($910 tax deductible)
- Benefits of Gold membership, plus
- Celebratory dinner with FilmColumbia Artistic Directors
To join or renew by credit card, submit your information below.
To renew by mail, make a check payable to Crandell Theatre, complete the Membership form and mail to:
Crandell Theatre
PO Box 305
Chatham, NY 12037