the theater

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These are matters of the heart that can only be felt in the dark of the theater, watching such wonderfully realized characters weigh the cost of loving their work in a world that scarcely reciprocates.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

To my chagrin but not my surprise, no one else in the theater came with their tail tucked between their legs, covered by a trench coat.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

We barely notice the beginning of the performance—a low, rumbling drone accompanies our arrival in the theater, and the actual music begins before the lights fully dim.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

O’Leary, who serves as president and chief executive of Cinema United, said Tuesday the theater owner trade group will continue to press the issue at the state and federal level.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

And then Anat had stepped into the theater and bought a cappuccino, and when she pulled her wallet out of her canvas bag, Molly noticed the quote on the front.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny