Playing Joan on Milton Theater's Red Carpet
"Lights, camera... action!" ...three words many of us wish to one day say or hear while creating that Emmy-winning big picture. Most of us (including myself) resign to simply watching the beautiful films, but for those who aspire to be in the films, you gotta start somewhere. One of those places is the Best In Summer Shorts Film Festival.
The Best In Summer Shorts Film Festival, or BISS, held every year for the past three years at the Milton Theater gives young talent from all over the country a chance to showcase their work and see what other artists are doing.
Host Our Coast had the chance this year to visit the theater during the BISS and run the red carpet in a way that would have made Joan Rivers proud.
Movie Night at Byrd Park
We ventured from one small town to another, starting at the Delmarva Discovery Center's opening (post coming soon) in Pocomoke, Maryland ending up in Snow Hill, Mayland's Byrd Park for a screening of the classic tale, Princess Bride. The lovely green park served as a great theater, complete with refreshments and a vibrant sound system. Families and couples alike sprawled out on the lawn, making for a tasty treat for the local bugs, but we had a lovely time anyway.
Discover more events in and around the historic Snow Hill district at www.snowhillmd.com.
Movie Night at the Mar-Va Theater
Going to the movies on a Friday or Saturday night, getting a tub of buttery popcorn and a tall fountain soda is as Americana as it gets. Nowadays, this experience takes place in multiplexes with stadium seating and with larger-than-life portions of concessions tagged with larger-than-life prices. However, there are still those theaters out there that boast a little nostalgia and an old-time cinema experience. The Mar-Va Theater in Pocomoke City, Maryland is one of those still standing.
Driving through the town, it is easy to understand why it was chosen as a finalist for All American City. The buildings, the lawns, the bridges, all seemed to be the reason why the word quaint was brought into existence-- and the movie house is no different.
Stepping inside this place was similar to stepping into a walk-in time capsule. An old-fashioned popcorn dispenser welcomes you even before the box office, which only seats one volunteer. Behind that, you can find the concession stand ran by three young girls divvying out portions of popcorn and Pepsi. Once in the actual theater, only one screen and a modest amount of seating can be found all restored with a 1930s décor.
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