Work in a theater for 6mo+ Blaze. You'll be doing that crap too. You will lose all respect for movie theaters. Although the only crap I ever pulled was during Spy Kids, or some other lame crap-ass movie that parents didnt care about. Or after, that is the best. 6-person clean up that takes 30min. Nah, nothing suspicious there.
That really sucks werepossum. You are SUPPOSED to throw paper and toast in a Rocky Horror Show. The only people who go to those midnight shows are the people (like me) who know all the lines, sing all the songs, and love the movie. Audience participation is highly encouraged. There is even a whole section on the DVD that has an audience recorded in with scenes of the participation.
The projection booth is rarely an actual booth. It is usually a long hallway with projectors lined up at the view holes. Boring job, but easier than concession or usher. Also, do not work at a theater any more than a first springboard job. You will never get a raise, and you will be fired at the drop of a hat.
No one cares if you bring in outside food. Really, not a soul. EXCEPT for the managers. Just stay away from the guys in the suits. The ushers will enforce it only if they see a manager around. Although if there is ever a problem that you need solved, go find a suit-clad person. They will get it done. If there is ever any problem with your movie and you want to leave, go see them. Odds are good youll get a free ticket, not as good for your money back.
Dont buy the popcorn unless you REALLY want it. And never, ever, EVER ask for butter or extra crap. That stuff is the nastiest of the nasty. Although that powdered popcorn flavoring is ok. Dont buy candy, bring it in. The only thing worth buying is a large soda since you'll almost always get a refill. You can see double-features if the theater is set up so you have access to all of the theaters once you give them your ticket. No usher will care and will probably tout your as being "cool" if you are just watching movies all day. Hell, I've watched a dozen crappy movies piece-meal by sitting next to an aisle on a slow day.
Low level managers can be cool to work with. The top, regional managers are lazy, sloppy assholes. Almost no exceptions. Never work for Carmike, no exceptions. I prayed every day for a Regal to show up in my area so I could transfer to there. That was when I thought it was hard for a college guy to get a job. If you work at a theater, you can see any movie you want with 1 guest for free off-duty. Managers get to bring in any amount of people they want without need for tickets on or off duty. If you are too lazy to take your trash with you, at least put all of your candy boxes and soda cups inside your giant popcorn bag. It makes it easier for us to throw away in 1 trip. Try not to spill popcorn everywhere, we hate that and odds are we will just sweep it farther under the seat so the 19$/hr professional vacuum cleaning crew will get it (they ***** a lot when the theaters are dirty, how does that make sense?).
Wow that was long and not even half of it.
That really sucks werepossum. You are SUPPOSED to throw paper and toast in a Rocky Horror Show. The only people who go to those midnight shows are the people (like me) who know all the lines, sing all the songs, and love the movie. Audience participation is highly encouraged. There is even a whole section on the DVD that has an audience recorded in with scenes of the participation.
The projection booth is rarely an actual booth. It is usually a long hallway with projectors lined up at the view holes. Boring job, but easier than concession or usher. Also, do not work at a theater any more than a first springboard job. You will never get a raise, and you will be fired at the drop of a hat.
No one cares if you bring in outside food. Really, not a soul. EXCEPT for the managers. Just stay away from the guys in the suits. The ushers will enforce it only if they see a manager around. Although if there is ever a problem that you need solved, go find a suit-clad person. They will get it done. If there is ever any problem with your movie and you want to leave, go see them. Odds are good youll get a free ticket, not as good for your money back.
Dont buy the popcorn unless you REALLY want it. And never, ever, EVER ask for butter or extra crap. That stuff is the nastiest of the nasty. Although that powdered popcorn flavoring is ok. Dont buy candy, bring it in. The only thing worth buying is a large soda since you'll almost always get a refill. You can see double-features if the theater is set up so you have access to all of the theaters once you give them your ticket. No usher will care and will probably tout your as being "cool" if you are just watching movies all day. Hell, I've watched a dozen crappy movies piece-meal by sitting next to an aisle on a slow day.
Low level managers can be cool to work with. The top, regional managers are lazy, sloppy assholes. Almost no exceptions. Never work for Carmike, no exceptions. I prayed every day for a Regal to show up in my area so I could transfer to there. That was when I thought it was hard for a college guy to get a job. If you work at a theater, you can see any movie you want with 1 guest for free off-duty. Managers get to bring in any amount of people they want without need for tickets on or off duty. If you are too lazy to take your trash with you, at least put all of your candy boxes and soda cups inside your giant popcorn bag. It makes it easier for us to throw away in 1 trip. Try not to spill popcorn everywhere, we hate that and odds are we will just sweep it farther under the seat so the 19$/hr professional vacuum cleaning crew will get it (they ***** a lot when the theaters are dirty, how does that make sense?).
Wow that was long and not even half of it.
