A new addition to Backyardmovies.net, we will be featuring reader’s Backyard Theaters. If you would like to have your own Theater showcased, please see my contact info below.
THEATER INFO:
Name of Theater: Burr Road Theater “movies with & under the stars”
Location: CT
Length of Season: May – Oct
How did you get started?: On this site (BackyardTheater.com) did a search & read & got started
How many years have you been doing it?: Since 2008, Nine years
Traditions: I show a Genesis video or a 3 Stooges short
Audience Size: Two to 15
Favorite Events: Movies & concerts
EQUIPMENT:
Screen: Gemmy 12
Projector: Epson Moviemate 30
Sound System: Sony 5.1 SS
Media Source: DVD
Any projected upgrades: No
MISCELLANEOUS:
Seating: Costco outdoor carpet & lawn chairs & watching from the pool. I do ask people to bring their own chairs but have extras for those that forget
Pest Control: Many! Look them up on BYT.com Garlic spray, Skeetervac & a couple of extras
Food: No popcorn but supper at times & or candy
Lighting: Torches, roadside flashers & flashlights Floodlights after the show
Have you ever done any cool party ideas? Jaws from the pool
What do you love most about Backyard Movies/Outdoor Theaters? Just a fun night alone or with friends. Movies were made for the big screen so movies like the Wizard of OZ & Robin hood 1938 will be like new movies for those of you that grew up watching them on TV sets. Some TV shows are great on the big screen like Combat & I love lucy…..Again, you will see things you have never seen before.
What advice would you give someone who is just getting started? You do not have to make it perfect or spend a ton of money. Just the movie outside is amazing. Don’t make it a stress event. You can always grow it later, The biggest concern is weather have a backup plan for friends or a rain date. Also, do a couple of dry runs before you invite friends over for the first time. Invite your neighbors if sound could be a problem. Trust me on this one you will notice something wrong like a bug on the screen that others will not see 95% of the time. Again, just sit back & enjoy the movie.
If you would like to have your home theater showcased, please feel free to email me at Cody @ Backyardmovies.net.
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