ABOUT US

Red River Theatres opened its doors October 19, 2007, after a 7-year community effort and a $1.8 million capital campaign. The 3-screen, state-of-the-art theater was designed and built by Sheerr McCrystal Palson Architects of New London. It is recognized as a beautiful and intimate space, unrivalled in the region for its aesthetic appeal.

The theater's mission is "to present film and the discussion of film as a way to entertain, broaden horizons and deepen appreciation of life for New Hampshire audiences of all ages." To that end, Red River offers a diverse program of first-run independent films, cult favorites, classics, local and regional film projects, foreign films and lots of discussions. Conversation and civic engagement are at the heart of what makes Red River so popular in the community and so important to the New Hampshire cultural scene.

Our Concession Stand offers beer, wine, sandwiches, coffee and locally-made chocolates in addition to our great popcorn and soda offerings. We've also got a small gallery that monthly offers local artists the opportunity to exhibit and sell their work and gives patrons something more to look at while waiting for a show to start.

Founding volunteers named the organization after "Red River," a classic, 1948 Western starring John Wayne, in which the lead characters undertake an epic, nearly impossible, but ultimately successful, journey. The name seemed suitable to the challenge the community faced in creating an arthouse cinema from scratch in the state capital.

Red River Theatres is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Beyond ticket sales, the theater relies on memberships, charitable contributions, grants and rentals.