Iowa Theater - Onawa, Iowa
What is your town’s population?
A little over 4,000, I believe.
Who owns your theatre and started the project?
The Cartmill's from Omaha.
How often do you show movies?
We show movies every night and also a 2:30 matinee on Sunday
What are your usual attendance numbers?
It really varies depending on the movie. Some movies we can pack house, others we can be relatively slow.
What do you charge for admission?
$6.00 for adults, $5.00 for seniors, $4.00 for kids, and an additional $1.00 for 3D movies.
How many seats in your theatre?
About 250.
How is your theatre staffed? Volunteers and/or paid manager?
Paid.
What did your renovation entail?
I wasn't around to know for sure what all it entailed.
How much did the entire project cost?
Not too sure on the cost either.
How long did it take to complete?
I believe it was a few months to a year.
Is the facility used for other purposes or rented out?
Nope. Just for movies.
Your best advice for us?
Go with what works. We've had some "blockbusters" that only did ok and some movies that were "flops" and packed house.
Article: "Onawa's Last Picture Show Back From The Dead" (Sioux City Journal)