Joyland theatre embraces digital age

Times Reporter 

 

Joyland Theatre has undergone a makeover this past week, bringing the theatre into the 21 Century. The theatre, which has been owned by Sheila and Bill Crispin since 1978, is going completely digital with a new screen and new sound system. 

“We had no choice because 35mm is gone, they are making no more movies in film, the good old days are long gone,” said Sheila Crispin.

“It’s going to be easier but we’re going to miss it because that’s another piece of history that’s gone. It’ll be good, a lot less work and easier for basically anybody to run.”

With the digital format the time to start the movie can be programmed into the computer. It will then come on the screen every single night at that exact time it is programmed to, whether someone if there to operate it or not said Crispin.

Joyland was only closed for a few days for the upgrades to be completed, and by June 21, the doors will open and people will get a chance to check out the changes. 

“The first one on digital will be Fast and Furious 6,” said Crispin about which movie will make the digital debut at Joyland. 

For now the price to see a movie at Joyland Theatre will remain the same. It’s $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and children. 

The theatre is closed on Monday nights, and Tuesdays are cheap night with tickets for only $7.