Western Pa. Theaters, Museums Struggling with Funding, Audience Retention

Five years after COVID-19 shuttered theaters and silenced auditoriums, regional arts organizations are still navigating the fallout of the pandemic, shrinking funding streams and an audience base that looks much different than before.

The Lindsay Theater shows big titles but also offers special programming for up-and-coming filmmakers, educational programming and sensory friendly showings. The theater also hosts events other than movies. Lindsay CEO Carolina Pais-Barreto Thor remains optimistic, considering national trends in moviegoing and the numbers they’ve seen in recent years.