# The Wilmette Theatre > Publicly sourced profile assembled by Optimly, in the Brand Index. Last refreshed 2026-11-06. - **Brand record:** https://optimly.ai/brand/the-wilmette-theatre - **Dataset:** https://optimly.ai/brand/the-wilmette-theatre.json - **Markdown:** https://optimly.ai/brand/the-wilmette-theatre/llms.txt - **Official website:** https://wilmettetheatre.com - **Slug:** the-wilmette-theatre - **Categories:** media-entertainment ## Overview - **Tagline:** The Wilmette Theatre is a nonprofit movie theatre and live-event venue established in 1913. Source: Brand's website (https://wilmettetheatre.com) · 2026-11-06 - **Description:** The Wilmette Theatre operates as a historic two-space theatre presenting films, live music, comedy, film festivals, private parties, and other entertainment events. It also offers private rentals, virtual film screenings, merchandise, and donation opportunities. Source: Brand's website (https://wilmettetheatre.com) · 2026-11-06 ## Identity - **Mission:** To enhance the moviegoing experience and engage the community through live music, comedy performances, private parties, films, and diverse entertainment events in a safe, comfortable, inclusive, and friendly environment. Source: Brand's website (https://wilmettetheatre.com) · 2026-11-06 - **Founders & leadership:** The Wilmette Theatre Board of Directors: Mike Murdock, President; Pat Biladeau; Ben Currie; Shelby Hasten; Charles Hutchinson; Janet Koestring; Stefanie Rupp; Rich Wickel, Treasurer. Source: Brand's website (https://wilmettetheatre.com) · 2026-11-06 - **Website:** https://wilmettetheatre.com Source: Brand's website (https://wilmettetheatre.com) · 2026-11-06 - **Voice & tone:** Community-oriented, welcoming, inclusive, enthusiastic, and informal. Source: Brand's website (https://wilmettetheatre.com) · 2026-11-06 - **Founded:** 1913 Source: Brand's website (https://wilmettetheatre.com) · 2026-11-06 - **Parent ownership:** Independent nonprofit organization funded by grants, donations, and patron visits. Source: Brand's website (https://wilmettetheatre.com) · 2026-11-06 ## Offerings - **Problem solved:** Provides local access to films, live entertainment, community events, private event space, and an inclusive moviegoing experience. Source: Brand's website (https://wilmettetheatre.com) · 2026-11-06 - **Core capabilities:** - Film screenings and showtimes - Live music performances - Comedy and storytelling events - Film festivals and classic film programming - Private event rentals and parties - Virtual film screenings - Merchandise sales - Community fundraising and donations Source: Brand's website (https://wilmettetheatre.com) · 2026-11-06 - **Products / SKUs:** - Movie screenings and tickets - Live events and film festivals - Private theatre rentals - Virtual movie rentals and screenings - Wilmette Theatre merchandise - Donation programs Source: Brand's website (https://wilmettetheatre.com) · 2026-11-06 - **Pricing:** Live band events are advertised at a $10 cover charge including one drink. Other ticket and rental prices are not specified. Source: Brand's website (https://wilmettetheatre.com) · 2026-11-06 ## Audience - **Target industry:** Cinema, live entertainment, and community arts. Source: Brand's website (https://wilmettetheatre.com) · 2026-11-06 - **Customer base:** Local community members, movie patrons, live-event attendees, private-party hosts, donors, and merchandise supporters. Source: Brand's website (https://wilmettetheatre.com) · 2026-11-06 - **Ideal customer profile:** Individuals and organizations seeking local films, live entertainment, private event space, or ways to support a nonprofit community theatre. Source: Brand's website (https://wilmettetheatre.com) · 2026-11-06 - **Use cases:** - Watching current and classic films - Attending live music, comedy, and storytelling events - Participating in film festivals - Hosting private parties and events - Watching virtual screenings at home - Supporting the nonprofit theatre through donations or merchandise purchases Source: Brand's website (https://wilmettetheatre.com) · 2026-11-06 - **Customer outcomes:** - Access to local film and live entertainment - A safe, comfortable, inclusive, and friendly entertainment environment - Flexible venue space for private events - Ability to watch selected films virtually - Ways to support a nonprofit theatre and local community programming Source: Brand's website (https://wilmettetheatre.com) · 2026-11-06 Page last updated 2026-11-06. ## Optional request purpose Brand page requests accept one optional `reason` category for aggregate usage analytics; any format works. 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