Lovely little theater. There is not a bad seat. We enjoyed Dancing at Lughnasa. The staff is very…read morenice too.

I rate this experience as five stars...so grateful to have a premium theatre in our little…read morecommunity. We look forward to the re-opening each season. Tiny, intimate, and every seat a good one makes for a fun evening. I didn't try the small bar but many were walking to their seats with glasses of wine. Very nice staff. Even though a few of the plays were not of my liking the acting was always impressive. Cape Ann residents get a discount on the Thursday of opening of a new play. Parking is on the street or a few blocks away in lot on the street to Rocky Neck. Four-star Duckworth's restaurant nearby but call way in advance for reservations.

Have been here several times and the venue and location are stunning. Rockport is a charming town…read moreso if the weather is nice come early, walk around the harbor, have dinner and/or ice cream, stop into the many stores. My last visit was to hear a mixed media performance of photos taken from the space station accompanied by a wonderful jazzy group. The acoustics are fantastic, and if you are lucky enough to attend a perfomance where the harbor is visible behind the stage (sometimes the curtains are drawn) you are in for a major treat. Parking can be tricky but if you don't mind a little walk on-street parking can be had. It's a bit of a hike from Boston but I would return in a heartbeat,

I grew up in the area but somehow had never attended an event here until very recently. Glad to see…read moreit lives up to the reputation of stunning acoustics, worldly atmosphere and welcoming surroundings. The crowd control entry/exit was a little tight, especially on a cold evening, but nothing to offer major detraction from. Certainly will keep my eye on their continued programming and am glad to now know that many are drawn to Rockport events at this special place.

We visited The Little Art Cinema in September 2024, we saw the poster for Terrance Malick's…read more'Badlands' on the notice board outside. Later when we tried to find a website to confirm the screening we weren't able to find one. So we went along at the time on the poster, and found we were the only attendees. The guy running the cinema was a true individual, running a film classic single handed. He initially had trouble with the projection, and asked if I could help out (it was a disc), which I did and we settled down together to watch. Our take on this experience is that to us this guy is a true hero to film, he clearly struggles somewhat with the technology and said he doesn't really do computers (hence no up to date website), but he is single-handedly trying to keep this place alive. Please support this cinema, either by visiting, donating, but most importantly helping out if you are local, or just getting in touch with a message of support. We were visiting from England, and in the interests of full disclosure I am a film cameraman, but to anyone who cares about seeing film on a big screen, this slightly quirky but uplifting experience was one that will stay with us. For those who have seen Capra's 'Meet John Doe' you can meet him personified at The Little Art Cinema, Rockport https://www.littleartrockport.com/

a quirky place to see a film. I felt like I was in some sort of movie being there. It smells…read moremusty, the theater is an open hall space, the seats are folding chairs and the charm is amazing. go here just for the experience, 100% worth it. Good films too. ok, Update time: I have since seen two more flicks here this past summer. I love this place. The owner is really cool, he found us in the theater to give us sparkling water with cups to share before the film began. The films always seem to break, or in one case burn, but it really is apart of the whole atmosphere. My friend and I always end up having a few moments that we end up laughing about later on.... charm, relaxed and quirky.

omg the worst theater! it was so dirty, the bathrooms, the front lobby area and the theater never…read morecleaned, popcorn everywhere, its run down, the seats are falling apart. i had to put a shirt on the sit back so i didn't put my head on the seat, and my bag in my lap. The staff sat there never cleaned the lobby, or inside. the outside had old posters on the windows falling off and torn. it's too bad this cinema was once really cute and clean... ( maybe new owners who don't care?? it was dead in there and 2 new movies were showing so that's says a lot i don't even want to give it one star it was so bad

Small what looks to be family run business. I appreciate the prices and small town atmosphere. Kind…read moreof messy. Sticky floor!

Great local cinema. Friendly staff. Popcorn with real butter! We go to the mystery movie every…read moreWednesday and look forward each week.

I likely had my first moviegoing experience here and can recall seeing additional films here when…read morein the early single digit ages. So it was exciting to have a recent and currently rare chance to return to the venue for the first time in at least 10 years, if not more. I do follow their social media programming in the interim and am pleased that the cinema has managed to soldier on through the more challenging recent years. The triplex layout was exactly the same as I remember, though it was a surprise that the bathrooms did not seem to have been updated. The more personal, less chain-like touch is evident throughout the space with handwritten film titles and a general welcome to linger vibe. The film I saw featured in the "screening room" which I had not visited before. Seating was OK with the look up at a slightly sharper angle than I would have liked. Sound and picture quality was excellent. The trailers before the film were individually cultivated (a welcome additional more "personal" touch) and highlighted upcoming one-off programming the cinema will be offering. Keep going strong, Cinema Salem!

Saw The Play That Goes Wrong. Have not laughed so hard in years. Actors performed intricate…read moremaneuvers with seeming ease. Very clever, fast and hilarious.

I love this place! It's local talent at it's best and for a reasonable price. The only thing they…read morecould do better is offer a show on Thursday nights.

I've lived on the North Shore and visited Gloucester many times, but had never heard of this place…read more Living Social had an amazing deal to this place and the upcoming shows sounded good so I surprised my husband with a date night at this theater last night. We watched a great Japanese documentary about Quill, a guide dog. A tearjerker for sure! We are so glad we discovered this gem and my husband has already asked when we can come back! We almost walked by the building so here's a tip. Look for #21 (a white building) and go upstairs to the second floor. Go through the glass doors where you can grab your "tickets" and concessions all in one place. The only way to describe this theater is eclectic, cool, and reminiscent of a Jordan's furniture showroom (in a good way). There are couches and chairs scattered everywhere, with TV trays, end tables, coffee tables, blankets, throw pillows and other comfortable amenities. Being the worrywart that I am, I kept telling my husband we should get there early to grab a good couch/seat. Not to worry. There were only about 8 other patrons on a Sunday night and there is ample seating no matter what the crowd. The screen is huge too so you would get a good view no matter where you are located. We sat at a couch with a huge coffee table in front that was equipped with napkins, magazines, and anything else you might need if you are eating or waiting for a movie to begin. Prior to the show, we picked up a burrito to share at the nearby Jalapenos. The yummy but messy burrito sadly didn't come with any utensils or napkins so the napkins came in handy for us! Not to mention, these were not cheap Market Basket napkins. They were the fancy big white Chinet napkins. (Hey, I used to be a party planner so I notice these details.) The gentleman who greeted us was so friendly and made us feel at home. He pointed us to the concession stand which was another surprise. Snacks and treats were affordable! In fact, our voucher was for $40 in tickets and concession treats and we didn't even get to $40 after a box of popcorn to share, 2 big bags of candy, 4 sodas (2 to go), and two tickets. For example, candy bars are $1 each while bags of Swedish fish and big boxes of Milk Duds and similar candy were $3. They also have organic pre-bagged popcorn as well as freshly popped. They have a variety of toppings to shake onto your popcorn, such as salt and vinegar and parmesan garlic. It is more relaxed and casual than a normal movie theater and the couches are so comfy that we didn't want to leave. The theater invites you to bring in your own food/drink as long as it is not something they sell and it doesn't stink up the place too much. They do sell an amazing selection of sodas from Pellegrino's blood orange sparkling soda to Stewart's sodas in glass bottles. They even have an old-fashioned fridge that houses the cold beverages. They've also recently added wine and beer it seems. The website mentioned chocolate covered bananas so we'll have to check that out next time. Upon leaving, you can recycle your glass bottles. The place seemed pretty clean so I love how you're not stepping on popcorn kernels and your shoes are not sticking to soda-y floors like other places. The customers definitely seem very respectful as this is more of an indie film crowd. It's almost like watching a movie at a friend's house who has a large living room! Tickets for adults are $9.75 and they have a handy movie schedule online. They even have operas, comedy nights, film festivals, and more. If you become a member, you also get to utilize their lending library, which seemed quite extensive. Oh, and the theater is nicely air conditioned but not super cold like other ones where you need to bring a sweater. All in all, a wonderful place for a cozy date night. We can't wait to go back! (But don't rule this out as a place to go to the movies stag either. In fact, there were a lot of people seated alone. They seemed to be enjoying the movie sprawled out on the couches just as much and this is really a non-judgmental crowd!)

Great setting as always and the best movies! Definitely my go to theater. Always appreciate the…read moreunique films.

Absolutely fantastic staff and performing arts theater!! The staff, who are all extremely friendly…read moreand talented, put on a fun and entertaining show. I visited The Witch's Cottage, also known as the Gallows Hill Museum & Theatre, for a show in October and enjoyed every minute of my experience. The staff knows exactly how to run its shows, with large crowds trembling over the cobblestone steps outside this charming Salem edifice. The show was just perfect in length, especially for kids, and gave its viewers interesting facts about Salem's history, including the witch trials. The Witch's Cottage is perfect not only because it has a great staff and a fun show, but also because it is nicely and conveniently located within walking distance of a lot of attractions in Salem. Following the show, my family and I purchased t-shirts in the Museum and headed out onto the old and classic streets of Salem. It made our venture to this Museum even more worthwhile as we were able to know exactly what occurred centuries before in the streets we padded down. If you are in for a good show--put on by an outstanding cast and staff--and want to learn about an interesting, old town in New England, then you definitely have to visit The Witch's Cottage!!