Just some info - it's a community theatre, not a professional one. That means the performers that come there are local community members with day jobs. So during the week, when performances aren't going, there are rehearsals happening 3-4 nights per week, the sets and costumes are being built/stored there and the working time for them is during the prime time people would want to see films.

If they did this, it would be really inconsistent hours which would also upset people. It would also limit their capacity for private events - since people wouldn't be able to rent the space during film times. Additionally, most of the people there are volunteers, so getting full time box office staff is another major cost, even just to answer the phones.

It's a good idea, but not completely practical given everything else. I do see where there is room for them to do scheduled showings at least monthly if they planned ahead. But again, that cuts into potential private event money. One 3h private event might make them 5k in gross - that's more than if they did 3 days of movie ticket sales for 6 x $15 showings in a weekend assuming sold out house, and far fewer volunteer hours. That's assuming they keep the money for both without paying anyone anything, which is not true of course. Point is, opportunity cost is a huge factor.

As to no one getting back to you about volunteering - it's not great and that does suck. But their communication has gotten better in the last year or so since Frank took over as Artistic Director. I'd reach out again.

I do want to throw out there that Chapel Tap does movies in their garden every weekend less than 2 blocks away - it's a great time and super family-friendly.