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The Prospector Theater The Prospector is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities through meaningful employment.
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Employees of the Theater are known as Prospects, and we are encouraged to sparkle, shine, and transform our passions into professions. Approximately 75% of our workforce self-identifies with a disability, and we are committed to competitive and inclusive employment. Prospects use education, engagement, and employment to showcase their incredible talents, adding extraordinary value and sparkle to our business. Prospects are involved at every level of the Prospector's mission – selling tickets, popping popcorn, filming, hosting events, editing, programming, landscaping, service learning, marketing, information technology, strategic planning, graphic design, game design, writing grants, baking, costume-making, and so much more! Almost 85% of Americans with disabilities don't have a job. The Prospector Theater was built as a solution to this problem. Meaningful employment is vital to a person’s mental, social, financial, and emotional health. The Prospector is open every day of the year, improving the quality of life for hundreds of adults with disabilities, their families, and the community at large. Through the operation of our movie theater, Prospects are paired with jobs that highlight their strengths and passions - or as we call it, “sparkle”. Each new release generates dozens of opportunities to use our sparkle as we transform ordinary moviegoing into memorable experiences. We offer products that people want – good movies, fresh popcorn, entertaining pre-show content, clean facilities, and unparalleled customer service! When you see movies with us, you create the thousands of business operations and interactions that fuel the Prospector's mission of meaningful employment for adults with disabilities!

"Wildwood" opens tomorrow! 🎥✨Get your tickets at the link below 🎟https://www.showtimes.prospectortheater.org/movies/2964...
10/21/2026

"Wildwood" opens tomorrow! 🎥✨

Get your tickets at the link below 🎟
https://www.showtimes.prospectortheater.org/movies/296439-wildwood/
Graphic Description: The top of the graphic is a black Prospector logo and the bottom reads "Prospectortheater.org". On a pink background is the movie poster for "Wildwood" which includes a girl riding on her bike and a tall woman behind with ravens flying off her dress into the air. One of the ravens is carrying a child character in its talons. Text at the top reads "From the hands that made Caroline".

"You Can See Everything" open this Thursday, October 22nd! 🎬  ✨Click the link below for tickets! 🎟https://www.showtimes....
10/20/2026

"You Can See Everything" open this Thursday, October 22nd! 🎬 ✨

Click the link below for tickets! 🎟
https://www.showtimes.prospectortheater.org/movies/1000051707-you-can-see-everything/
Graphic Description: The top of the graphic is a black Prospector logo and the bottom reads "Prospectortheater.org". On a pink background is the movie poster for "You Can See Everything" which includes a super close up image of Elizabeth Holmes, the main character's, crystal blue eyes. Text reads "In Theaters October 16, Get Tickets, A24"

Gabe’s Esquire article is now online! If you haven’t read it yet, hit the link below and take a peek into one fascinatin...
10/19/2026

Gabe’s Esquire article is now online! If you haven’t read it yet, hit the link below and take a peek into one fascinating mind! ✨📘🎥

He’s thirty-five years old. Loves movies. Works two jobs. Wants to meet the right person. But because he has Down syndrome, someone told him he’s different.

We're continuing to highlight Prospects as we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Stepping up to t...
10/19/2026

We're continuing to highlight Prospects as we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Stepping up to the plate - Joe! 🍿✨💖
Graphic Caption: A baseball card with a solid black border and pink highlights. In the center of the card is a picture of Joe scooping Prospector Popcorn. The top reads "Joe Zahra" Underneath "Reads Hire Date 12-16-15, Hours: 1,080. Loves photography." Immediately to the right of the front of the card- the back reads "Prospect Highlights, 10,200 Oz of Gourmet Popcorn Produced, 2025 Behind The Screens winner!" Underneath is a quote from Elizabeth Gallo, "
"When Joe started his internship, we knew right away that he would be the perfect fit.He became a reliable part of the gourmet popcorn team-and it quickly became clear he belonged here long-term."." In the back of the card there is also a photo of the entire kitchen team posing in the then recently opened Prospector Popcorn Factory.

Join us Thursday, November 19th at 7pm for a One Night Only Screening of "Being Heumann"! The biopic, directed by Academ...
10/17/2026

Join us Thursday, November 19th at 7pm for a One Night Only Screening of "Being Heumann"!

The biopic, directed by Academy Award winner Siân Heder (“CODA”), is based on true events and follows disability rights activist Judy Heumann, who leads more than a hundred young people in a radical act of defiance as they take over the San Francisco Federal building in a fight for equal rights. ✨


Click the link to get your tickets!
https://www.showtimes.prospectortheater.org/movies/294733-being-heumann/?date=2026-11-19
Graphic Description: The top of the graphic is a black Prospector logo and the bottom reads "Prospectortheater.org". On a pink background is the movie poster for "Being Heumann" which includes the main character, who is in a wheelchair, in the middle of a crosswalk holding her hands up in a "stop" motion facing a truck just feet from her.

10/14/2026

We'd like to make public an excerpt from RJ Mitte's speech from The Prospector's 2024 Gala.

"As a person with a disability, I am not looking for special treatment, I am just looking for a job."

RJ embodied the spirit of our mission and used his voice to champion meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities. We are grateful for the time and wisdom he shared with our community.

Thank you, RJ, for sharing your sparkle with the world. ✨
Video Caption: RJ shares wise words in front of a crowd at The Prospector's 10th year celebration.

Sense and Sensibility and Whalefall open tomorrow! 🎟 🎬 ✨      Click the link for tickets:https://www.showtimes.prospecto...
10/14/2026

Sense and Sensibility and Whalefall open tomorrow! 🎟 🎬 ✨


Click the link for tickets:
https://www.showtimes.prospectortheater.org/showtimes/?date=2026-10-15
Graphic Descriptions: The top of the graphic is a black Prospector logo and the bottom reads "Prospectortheater.org". On a pink background are the movie posters for (1) Sense and Sensibility which includes a woman laying down and a second woman laying on her chest (2) Whalefall which includes a whale's open mouth with a scuba diver half inside his mouth reaching up.

The Prospector is heartbroken over the sudden passing of actor and disability advocate RJ Mitte.RJ joined us at our 2024...
10/12/2026

The Prospector is heartbroken over the sudden passing of actor and disability advocate RJ Mitte.

RJ joined us at our 2024 Gala, where he shared a powerful message about the importance of disability rights and inclusion.

We are deeply saddened by this news and grateful that we had the opportunity to welcome RJ into our Prospector family. We will always remember the time he spent with us.

Our thoughts are with his loved ones and everyone whose life he touched.
Photo Caption: 1.) RJ speaks in front of a packed Prospector crowd in our lobby. He's adorned in pink florescent light, and wears a light blue suit with a floral pattern shirt. 2.) RJ poses with Valerie, Hope and members of their family. 3.) RJ takes a selfie in an elevator with members of The Prospector Team. 4.) RJ speaks to the crowd, he has on a warm pink carnation pinned to his lapel. 5.) RJ shakes hands in front of the door at The Prospector Theater, there is a small group gathered around him as he smiles brightly.

Big news! Gabe is featured in this month’s Esquire Magazine! This is a snapshot into Gabe’s life, as he shares his perso...
10/12/2026

Big news! Gabe is featured in this month’s Esquire Magazine! This is a snapshot into Gabe’s life, as he shares his personal and professional journey. Physical copies are available on shelves near you, with the digital edition coming October 18th. Sparkle on Gabe! ✨💖📚
Photo Caption: A collage of photo’s, each of them featuring Gabe showcasing his article to various people. He has a huge smile on his face in each one

10/11/2026

Yesterday’s Gemstone Sparkle Sprint was a massive success! 🍁✨👟💨 CT Run Co.
Video Caption: Highlights from the Gemstone Sparkle Sprint 5K. Participant, shared their sparkle, had fun, and supported the mission of meaningful employment!

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Ridgefield, CT
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