COVID-19 INFORMATION

Covid-19 Information

On Monday, June 14th the state of Vermont lifted all COVID-19 restrictions. Here is what that means for you...

Masks are no longer required for vaccinated patrons. However, we do still require un-vaccinated patrons wear masks inside the Cinema, except while eating or drinking at their seats. This helps protect you and the people around you from getting or spreading COVID-19.

We have given our fully vaccinated staff the option to work with or without a mask and any patrons who are fully vaccinated can still wear a mask if they so choose.

When purchasing tickets you will still select the seats you wish to sit in, but with social distancing guidelines removed there is no guarantee other patrons will be sitting more than six feet away from you.

We at Essex Cinemas thank you for your understanding and will continue to provide you with the best movie experience in Vermont.

AS OF JUNE 1ST, 2021 - We recommend all patrons wear masks in our common areas. However, fully vaccinated people are not required to wear masks. (Fully Vaccinated meaning: 2 weeks after your final shot.) If you are not fully vaccinated, we require that you still wear a mask. Thanks for your understanding.

AS OF MAY 15TH, 2021 - To our Essex Cinemas Community, in regards to the recent CDC and state of Vermont mask recommendations: Masks will still be required at our theater for both customers and staff. The health of our customers and staff continue to remain our number one priority. Thanks for your understanding and we'll see you at the movies...

NEW AS OF NOVEMBER 17TH, 2020 - DUE TO NEW RESTRICTIONS FROM THE STATE OF VERMONT, WE ARE UNABLE TO SEAT PERSONS FROM DIFFERENT HOUSEHOLDS NEXT TO EACH OTHER IN THE SAME THEATER.

AS OF AUGUST 17TH, 2020

Firstly, all employees of Essex Cinemas will be trained and made aware of Vermont State guidelines regarding the "Indoor Arts, Culture and Entertainment Sector" of Vermont State businesses. These can be found at the Vermont State website: https://accd.vermont.gov

Essex Cinemas will require patrons to wear masks when inside the Cinema. This includes the lobby, hallways, bathrooms and individual theaters. Masks may only be removed when patrons are seated in their assigned seats and are eating or drinking.

Tickets (for the time being) may only be purchased at the Box Office counter inside the Cinema Lobby. Online ticketing is temporarily suspended. This is so that we may assign seats to individuals or small groups and prevent the selling of seats within a full row or within 3 seats distance to any other party. Tickets may be purchased for future screenings and do not have to be purchased just before showtimes.

DUE TO OUR NEW TICKETING SYSTEM WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING CASH AT THIS TIME, ONLY CREDIT, DEBIT, AND GIFT CARDS. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE AND HOPE TO HAVE THE SITUATION RECTIFIED SOON.

All theaters will only be allowed a maximum capacity of 50% and no greater than 75 people in the larger auditoriums. Individual theater capacities will be posted at the entrance to each theater.

Upon entering the Cinema, patrons will be greeted by an employee who will ask them to sign-in to our "guest book". Information required will be name, address and contact information. The employee will also ask a series of short questions which will include whether anyone in their party has recently been ill. The "greeter" will also determine whether our lobby has reached a maximum capacity. If so, patrons will be asked to wait outside until our lobby can accept more people.

After purchasing tickets at our Box Office counter, patrons will be directed to our Concession counter, via a roped walkway, or allowed to directly proceed to their assigned theater. We request that all Concession items be bought prior to the movie so that no one returns to the lobby.

Patrons will not be allowed back into the lobby once they have passed our ticket-taking station. Tickets will not be handled by our employees but we will direct patrons to their designated theater. After leaving the lobby, patrons are only allowed to access the hallway, bathrooms and their designated theater.

After the movie has finished, patrons are required to leave the Cinema through any non-lobby exit. There are two exits, one at each end of the Cinema along the main hallway. There are also exits in each theater which may be used.

We ask for your patience and understanding as we navigate this new way of showing films inside the Cinema. We are all learning as we go.