# Castle Theatre > Publicly sourced profile assembled by Optimly, in the Brand Index. Last refreshed 2026-11-07. - **Brand record:** https://optimly.ai/brand/castle-theatre - **Dataset:** https://optimly.ai/brand/castle-theatre.json - **Markdown:** https://optimly.ai/brand/castle-theatre/llms.txt - **Official website:** https://castletheatremanchester.org - **Slug:** castle-theatre - **Categories:** media-entertainment ## Overview - **Tagline:** Community movie theatre in Manchester, Iowa, showing first-run movies and offering affordable concessions, events, rentals, and community programs. Source: Brand's website (https://castletheatremanchester.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Description:** Castle Theatre is a community-run movie theatre in Manchester, Iowa. It opened in 1935 and reopened under nonprofit community operation in 2009. The theatre shows first-run movies, sells concessions and gift certificates, hosts private events and rentals, and offers community support and volunteer opportunities. Source: Brand's website (https://castletheatremanchester.org) · 2026-11-07 ## Identity - **Mission:** To provide quality entertainment in a comfortable environment at an affordable cost for citizens of Delaware County and surrounding areas. Source: Brand's website (https://castletheatremanchester.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Founders & leadership:** Kristy Davis, Manager. The theatre was relaunched in 2009 by a group of concerned citizens that formed a board and established nonprofit status. Source: Brand's website (https://castletheatremanchester.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Website:** https://castletheatremanchester.org Source: Brand's website (https://castletheatremanchester.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Founded:** Opened in 1935; reopened under community nonprofit operation on October 23, 2009. Source: Brand's website (https://castletheatremanchester.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Headquarters:** 112 E. Main Street, Manchester, IA 52057 Source: Brand's website (https://castletheatremanchester.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Parent ownership:** Community-run nonprofit theatre; nonprofit status was established by a group of concerned citizens in 2009. Source: Brand's website (https://castletheatremanchester.org) · 2026-11-07 ## Offerings - **Problem solved:** Provides accessible, affordable movie entertainment and a community gathering place for Delaware County and surrounding areas. Source: Brand's website (https://castletheatremanchester.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Core capabilities:** - First-run movie screenings - Movie ticket sales - Concessions - Gift certificates and e-certificates - Private movie showings and theatre rentals - Party room and event hosting - On-screen advertising - Volunteer-supported theatre operations Source: Brand's website (https://castletheatremanchester.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Products / SKUs:** - Movie admissions - Popcorn, drinks, candy, and concession combos - Castle Theatre gift certificates - Private group movie showings - Theatre rentals and event packages - On-screen advertising packages Source: Brand's website (https://castletheatremanchester.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Pricing:** Adult admission: $5.00; children ages 3–11: $4.00; seniors age 60 and over: $4.00. Discount matinees are $3.00. Wednesday summer movies offer free admission. Concessions include popcorn from $4.00 to $7.00, drinks from $2.50 to $5.50, candy from $2.00 to $4.00, a Kid’s Pack for $5.00, a Small Combo for $7.00, and a Castle Combo for $15.00. Gift certificates are available from $5 to $100. Source: Brand's website (https://castletheatremanchester.org) · 2026-11-07 ## Audience - **Target industry:** Entertainment and cinema Source: Brand's website (https://castletheatremanchester.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Customer base:** Citizens of Delaware County and surrounding areas, families, individuals, schools, churches, civic and nonprofit organizations, businesses, and community groups. Source: Brand's website (https://castletheatremanchester.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Ideal customer profile:** Residents of Delaware County and surrounding areas seeking affordable first-run movies, concessions, community events, or private theatre rentals. Source: Brand's website (https://castletheatremanchester.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Use cases:** - Watching first-run movies - Attending affordable matinees and free summer movies - Purchasing concessions - Booking birthday parties and family gatherings - Hosting school events, church groups, fundraisers, and private movie showings - Purchasing gift certificates - Volunteering at the concessions stand or with theatre operations - Running on-screen advertising for businesses or special events Source: Brand's website (https://castletheatremanchester.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Customer outcomes:** - Affordable access to movie entertainment - A comfortable local venue for films and community events - Private event and group movie hosting - Concession and gift-certificate purchasing options - Support for a community-run nonprofit theatre Source: Brand's website (https://castletheatremanchester.org) · 2026-11-07 Page last updated 2026-11-07. ## Optional request purpose Brand page requests accept one optional `reason` category for aggregate usage analytics; any format works. 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