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Author Topic: Anyone hear of Kerasotes Theaters? David Stambaugh Film God Posts: 4021 From: Eugene, Oregon Registered: Jan 2002 posted 01-13-2007 11:02 PM                        I always think of Mr. Creosote, the fat guy who exploded from overeating in Monty Python's The Meaning of Life. There's an image you want associated with your theatres.  |  IP: Logged Michael Coate Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1904 From: Los Angeles, California Registered: Feb 2001 posted 01-13-2007 11:04 PM                     quote: Joe Redifer How do you pronounce "Kerasotes"? quote: Adam Martin Care-uh-so-tess That's as much a pronunciation challenge as Syufy (AKA Century Theatres). No wonder they changed their company name! I'm told it was pronounced sigh-you-fee, but friends who worked there called it Sy-goofy.  |  IP: Logged Tim Reed Better Projection Pays Posts: 5246 From: Northampton, PA Registered: Sep 1999 posted 01-14-2007 12:40 AM                       quote: Joe Redifer They should have a far more generic-sounding name like "General Cinemas". I've always had an affinity for Greek names. Besides Kerasotes, I know of at least one other old-time theatre circuit owned by Grecians: Chakeres in Ohio. I worked for Chakeres early in my career. Roger Frazee's father and uncles were executives with that company, and they were good people to work for. Consummate showmen, every one. I learned a lot from them.  |  IP: Logged James Westbrook Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1133 From: Lubbock, Texas, Usa Registered: Mar 2006 posted 01-14-2007 12:35 PM                     I thought Kerasote was a flamable property in wood...  |  IP: Logged Edwin Sheldon Film Handler Posts: 95 From: Mobile, AL, USA Registered: Sep 2006 posted 01-14-2007 01:09 PM                     There are no union projectionists at KST. In fact, generally speaking, there are NO 'projectionists' at KST. All managers are trained in projection and they assume all projection duties (meaning film handling and projector cleanliness suffer big time!). I worked for Kerasotes before moving back to Alabama. I can't believe so few people have heard of them now, considering all the negative press they've been getting about the shooting in Springfield and the subsequent decision not to book Stomp the Yard (a decision they later reversed).  |  IP: Logged Richard Hamilton Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1341 From: Evansville, Indiana Registered: Jan 2000 posted 01-14-2007 04:09 PM                     Edwin, Just curious, what was your position at Kerasotes, and what city did you work at for them?  |  IP: Logged Joe Redifer You need a beating today Posts: 12859 From: Denver, Colorado Registered: May 99 posted 01-14-2007 05:52 PM                        So what do you think would happen to existing projectionists at a chain they buy? Granted it is obvious that they would become "assistant managers", but do you think they will have to work some shifts on the floor as well for whatever reason? Would they be required to wear a suit and tie even if in the booth all of the time? Are their uniforms hot fluorescent pink with flat orange?  |  IP: Logged Edwin Sheldon Film Handler Posts: 95 From: Mobile, AL, USA Registered: Sep 2006 posted 01-15-2007 12:50 AM                     Richard, I worked at both Vernon Hills, IL locations. I started as floor staff, then hourly manager, then salary. Joe, Floor staff uniforms are black slacks, white shirt, black bowtie, ugly maroon hat. Managers all wear professional attire (the men, ties) even when working booth, though you don't need to wear your jacket until you come down to the floor. I worked at 8-screen locations where the booth person was expected to help out on the floor between shows, particularly on weekends. There may be different expectations for locations with more screens, because it's hardly practical for a booth manager at a 16-screen to be running up and down the stairs every four minutes. I don't know if one can request to be always scheduled in the booth, nor do I know what the pay scale is for employees acquired via merger/buyout. If you can get past the fact that they use Splyce software and that they don't spend much time/money on presentation, Kerasotes is a good company to work for.  |  IP: Logged Mike Blakesley Film God Posts: 12767 From: Forsyth, Montana Registered: Jun 99 posted 01-15-2007 02:44 AM                        quote: Edwin Sheldon they don't spend much time/money on presentation If that's true, they suck. What the hell good does it do to put the staff in black pants nice shirts and ties, and then slack on the presentation? Not one patron is paying to see how well-dressed the staff is.  |  IP: Logged Allison Parsons Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 630 From: East Peoria, IL Registered: Oct 2004 posted 01-15-2007 02:53 AM                        Our Kerasotes theatre is in a town called Pekin. Pekin has a tarnished past of being a prime location for Klu Klux Klan rallies, etc etc. The one time I went to that theater, the small, medium and large popcorn bags were lined up on display behind the concession area. Nothing like seeing 3 bags next to each other with large 'K''s on the front. whoops!  |  IP: Logged Gordon McLeod Film God Posts: 9532 From: Toronto Ontario Canada Registered: Jun 99 posted 01-15-2007 05:27 AM                     I think that would have been an excellent photo moment  |  IP: Logged Edwin Sheldon Film Handler Posts: 95 From: Mobile, AL, USA Registered: Sep 2006 posted 01-17-2007 10:22 AM                     Mike, while I certainly agree that not focusing on presentation is a stupid idea, how many chains in the top ten do focus on presentation?  |  IP: Logged Mike Blakesley Film God Posts: 12767 From: Forsyth, Montana Registered: Jun 99 posted 01-17-2007 05:04 PM                        I don't know, but if they don't, they suck. Period. I mean, what makes more sense? "I love going to the ABC Theatres because their picture and sound are always great!" -or- "I prefer the XYZ Theatres, because of the cool shirts worn by their ushers." I guarantee you no human has ever uttered the second example. Well, except maybe some teenage girls.  |  IP: Logged Justin West Master Film Handler Posts: 271 From: Peoria, IL, USA Registered: Jul 2001 posted 01-17-2007 05:30 PM                     Allison: The Kerasotes multiplex you're referring to in Pekin is sitting on the lot that was once the Star-Lite Drive-In. Tim/Allison: The Garden Theatre is located on the square in Canton, IL, but it is no longer a Kerasotes (or GKC) theatre. I believe it is now owned by the Reynolds Theatres circuit (with theatres in Elmwood, Chillicothe, and Morton, besides Canton).  |  IP: Logged Scott D. Neff Theatre Dork Posts: 919 From: San Francisco, CA Registered: Oct 1999 posted 01-17-2007 07:44 PM                        I'm glad that Colorado Cinemas gave Cinematour permission to photograph while I still had the chance. Though now I'm wishing I had taken the time to go to the last few locations I didn't have time to get. Ah well. I never have tried to contact Kerasotes, they seem like a nice enough bunch.  |  IP: Logged

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