The Prospector Theater

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 o

ur 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!

Our 3rd annual Cars & Cocktails fundraiser at American Metal Customs was an incredible success! Thank you to our sponsor...
06/18/2026

Our 3rd annual Cars & Cocktails fundraiser at American Metal Customs was an incredible success! Thank you to our sponsors, attendees, classic and custom car owners, silent auction donors, entertainers, food and beverage partners, and of course, our Prospects.

Thank you for helping fuel opportunities and change lives. Together we are driving our mission forward. Sparkle on! 🏎️✨💖 &Cocktails
Graphic Caption: At the top of the graphic is the Cars & Cocktails logo on a grayish black background with the copy “Thank you to our sponsors” to the right of it. Under that is a header that reads “Full Throttle”. Below are the logos for American Metal Customs, Gemstone Farm, J. Mulvaney plumbing and heating, Manfredi jewels, and Mercedes-Benz of Danbury. Under this is another header that reads “Cocktail & Mocktail”. Below that are the logos for Meyer Handelman Company and Tito‘s vodka. Under that is a header that reads “Vintage & Tuned-up”. Under that are the logos for Liesegang Building and Remodeling, Reynolds & Rowella, NY-Conn corporation, and the Boxoffice company. Under that is a header that reads “Cruiser” and below that our logos for Fairfield County Bank, Santini Remodeling, Northwell Health, CohnReznick, the Harrington family, and the Sutka family. Underneath is a header that reads “Ignition” and below that our logos for Colonial Automobile Group, Harriton & Furrer, Martignetti Companies, Union Savings Bank, Pye-Barker, Montanari Fuel, The Steinberg Family, and the Hartman Family. Under that is a header that reads “Presented by” with the logos of American Metal Customs, Prospector Popcorn, House of Cocktails, Good Old Days Pizzeria, Nod Hill Brewery , Ancona’s Wines & Liquors, Jesse’s Ice Cream Athletic Brewing Co The Junco Partners and Cece “DJ Awesome” Harrington.

Prospector Popcorn’s largest order to date! 70,000 bags are being shipped nationally, all made and packaged by the most ...
06/17/2026

Prospector Popcorn’s largest order to date! 70,000 bags are being shipped nationally, all made and packaged by the most talented workforce on the planet. Sparkle on! ⭐️🍿✨
Photo Caption: 9 large pallets of brown boxes line a white hallway with pink overhead lighting.

Thank you to our filmmakers and all who attended the "Your Toy's Story Film Festival"! Congratulations to our winner PK,...
06/13/2026

Thank you to our filmmakers and all who attended the "Your Toy's Story Film Festival"! Congratulations to our winner PK, who animated "My Toy Commercials". Sparkle on everyone! 🎬✨🎉
Photo Caption: 1.) PK and his family pose with his certificate and prize bag. 2.) A group of filmmakers and audience members sit in a large crowd inside of The Prospector's Theater 2 3.) A full theater sits in the dark illuminated by the film submission playing on screen. 4.) Diane, a Prospect, hands out colorful ballots for audience members to vote for their favorite film. 5.) Filmmakers stand in front of a blank screen holding a microphone speaking to the audience about their creative process.

Another Prospector Summer BBQ in the books! Thank you to American Swirl Traveling Ice Cream Parties and Ace Endico for...
06/12/2026

Another Prospector Summer BBQ in the books! Thank you to American Swirl Traveling Ice Cream Parties and Ace Endico for partnering with us to make this years event sparkle! ✨🍔☀️
Photo Caption: 1.) A large group photo featuring Prospects, Eyes for the Blind , American Swirl Traveling Ice Cream Parties, and Ridgefield CT Police Department .Everyone stands in front of large pink tents and The Prospector Theater. 2.) 2 Police Officers play corn hole against two Prospects on a green lawn. 3.) Kris, a Prospect, hands a soft serve ice cream bowl to someone holding the camera. 4.) Val, The Prospector's Founder, wears a police officers vest. 5.) CeCe, a Prospect, Sits next to one of the Service Dogs in training in front of the building.

Chris Nikic, an incredible athlete who became the first person with Down syndrome to finish an Ironman triathlon, visite...
06/10/2026

Chris Nikic, an incredible athlete who became the first person with Down syndrome to finish an Ironman triathlon, visited The Prospector and Gemstone Farm today to see how we sparkle at work! 💕⭐️🏊‍♂️🏃‍♂️🚴‍♂️
Photo Caption: Val and a group of Prospects stand with Chris Nikic, his father and two others from Chris’ foundation in front of the Prospect-o-lier. Chris, his father, and one other woman are in bright orange track jackets.

E.J’s first day at the popcorn factory! ✨⭐️🍿 Photo Description: Photo 1 shows E.J. smiling standing at a sink wit...
06/05/2026

E.J’s first day at the popcorn factory! ✨⭐️🍿
Photo Description: Photo 1 shows E.J. smiling standing at a sink with green dish gloves. Photo 2 shows E.J. and three Prospects working in the popcorn factory with trays of popcorn on front of them.

Cars & Cocktails is this Saturday! There are still a few tickets remaining so grab yours today at the link below.https:/...
06/04/2026

Cars & Cocktails is this Saturday! There are still a few tickets remaining so grab yours today at the link below.

https://e.givesmart.com/events/Nlz/

We look forward to seeing you there! 🏎✨
Graphic Description: At the top of the graphic is the Cars & Cocktails logo on a grayish black background with the copy 'Welcome to Cars & Cocktails" to the right of it. Under that reads "Event schedule". The schedule reads "2:30pm Car show participants arrive, 3:00pm general admission opens, 4-6pm tours of AMC offered, 5:15pm Cars show awards, 7:15pm last shuttle departs". Under that reads "Food & Cocktails - Outside". There are then 5 logos lined up under the text for American Metal Customs, Prospector Popcorn, Good Old Days, House of Cocktails, and Jesse's Ice Cream. A schedule reads "3:00-6:00PM Good old days pizza, 3:00-7:00 House of cocktails, 3:30-5:00pm Jesse's Ice cream". Under the schedule reads "Samplings: Visit the Prospector Popcorn table for gourmet popcorn tastings and American Metal Whiskey trailer for whiskey tasting. Under that reads "Entertainment & Event Highlights". The schedule reads "3:00-5:00PM DJ Awesome (Cece Harrington) 5:30-7:00PM The Junco Partner Band". Below that reads "Inside the Showroom", and under that reads "6:30pm Silent Auction & Raffle Display Closes". Below that reads "Important Information" and below reads "Admission bracelet required for entry and access to food/beverage areas. *Guests must be 21+ with valid ID to consume alcohol. Visit registration table to sign-up for a tour of AMC, 4/5/6PM".

06/02/2026

Introducing the Sparkle Bowl! Our sponsor Bobo’s invited Prospects to make this sweet treat with their Ridgefield team, and we had them see our sparkle in action at the theater! When you purchase a Sparkle Bowl at Bobo’s, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Prospector. Sparkle On !

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25 Prospect Street
Ridgefield, CT
06877

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