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Prospector Theater, Special Olympics to Host Premiere of Champions
Movie screening will take place on March 10th
The Prospector Theater and Special Olympics Connecticut are teaming up to present a premiere screening of the movie "Champions", starring actor Woody Harrelson as a Special Olympics basketball coach and Special Olympics athletes as some members of his team. The event will take place at the Prospector Theater, 25 Prospect Street in Ridgefield, on Friday, March 10th. General admission tickets are $20 each and the movie will roll at 7:15 p.m. VIP tickets are also available for $100 and will entitle each ticket-holder to a pre-screening reception and tour of the Theater beginning at 6 p.m. General Admission tickets and VIP tickets must be purchased in advance, by March 1st, at https://give.soct.org/championsmovie. For more information, email specialolympicsct@soct.org or call 203-230-1201.
About Prospector Theater
The Prospector is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization creating competitive and inclusive employment for people with disabilities through the operation of a first-run movie theater and online popcorn shop. Employees of the Prospector are known as Prospects, and we use our sparkle to transform passions into professions. Around 75% of Prospects self-identify with a disability. We work hard, earn competitive wages, and demonstrate the employability of people with disabilities. Through our businesses, we develop best practices and strategies for including people with disabilities in the workforce, sharing them with employers, entrepreneurs, and educators. To learn more, visit www.ProspectorTheater.org or follow us on social media!
About Special Olympics Connecticut
Special Olympics Connecticut provides year-round sports training and competitions for more than 10,000 athletes of all ages with intellectual disabilities and Unified Sports® partners - their teammates without disabilities. Through the joy of sport, the Special Olympics movement transforms lives and communities throughout the state and in 170 countries around the world by promoting good health and fitness and inspiring inclusion and respect for people of all abilities, on and off the playing field. (www.soct.org)
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