IT’S OUR FAQ!

WHAT ARE YOUR HOURS?
The Trylon Cinema opens a half hour before the first screening of the day, and closes fifteen minutes after the start of the last screening.

WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
2820 E 33rd St, just West of Minnehaha Ave. around the corner from Wildflyer Coffee.

WHAT IF I DON’T TRUST THE DIRECTIONS ALGORHYTHM?
From 94 Westbound Take the Riverside exit, turn left on 25th Ave, drive 1.5 miles and turn right on 33rd St. 
From 94 Eastbound Take Hwy 55 east, turn left at 32nd St, right on Minnehaha Ave, and right on 33rd St. 
From 55 Northbound Turn right on 33rd St and proceed two blocks.

WHERE DO I PARK?
Street parking is available on 33rd St, Minnehaha Ave and Snelling Ave. Parking is pretty easy, you can expect to find a spot within a block or so. And we have lots of bike parking.

HOW ACCESSIBLE IS THE TRYLON CINEMA?
We have a sidewalk cutout for easy drop-off/pick-up, and a barrier free path to the lobby, auditorium, and three accessible unisex restrooms. The auditorium has four reservable wheelchair spaces with companion seating, and movable armrests on all seats (they stick sometimes, tell us if you need a hand). Subtitled screenings are indicated in our program guide and online. A large print concessions menu is available on request. Limited accessible parking is available, with early arrival recommended.

HOW MUCH ARE TICKETS?
Most films are $8, exceptions are noted at trylon.org and in our printed program guide. A 5-ticket discount card is available at the box office for $30, this can be used only within 30 minutes of the screening, and for a max of two people per screening.

DOES THE CINEMA OFTEN SELL OUT?
The Trylon Cinema sometimes sells out, and you can check ticket availability for any screening on trylon.org. This displays the remaining ticket count until one hour before show time.

HOW DO I PAY FOR THINGS AT THE CINEMA?
The Trylon box office and concessions stand accepts cash and checks. We also have an ATM, with a $1 fee.

CAN I BUY TICKETS IN ADVANCE?
You can purchase tickets through trylon.org until 1 hour before show time.

CAN I GET A REFUND OR CHANGE THE DATE/TIME OF MY TICKET?
There are no refunds or exchanges once you’ve purchased a ticket.

DO I HAVE AN ASSIGNED SEAT?
All of our shows are general seating.

DO I NEED TO PRINT OUT MY ADVANCE TICKET?
There’s no need to print your confirmation. Tell us your name when you arrive, and we’ll give you your ticket(s).

HOW MUCH IS FOOD ETC AT THE CINEMA?
We don’t believe in “movie theater prices”. Popcorn is $3-$5, candy is $3, and water/pop beverages are $2-$5. Outside food/beverages are not allowed in the theater.

I’D LIKE TO SUGGEST A FILM. WHAT DO I DO?
If you have a programming suggestion, send it to Trylon Programmer John at johnm@trylon.org. If you’re distributing a new release, that’s not our thing, but see the next FAQ item.

CAN I RENT THE THEATER?
Yes.  You can find our rental info and quote request form here.

WHEN DOES THE MOVIE REALLY START?
We run a limited number of trailers, so the feature starts 4-6 minutes after show time.

RIGHT, BUT HOW LONG ARE THE COMMERCIALS BEFORE THE MOVIE?
No.

HOW CAN I VOLUNTEER AT THE TRYLON BOX OFFICE?
Nikki runs our volunteer program, and keeps a list of people who are interested when a spot opens up. You can contact her at nikki@trylon.org, to arrange a time to meet and talk about the details of the program.

DO YOU HAVE A MEMBER PROGRAM?
We have something better. With Trylon Club, you pay $5, $10 or $20 each month, and four times a year we send you the new program guide in the mail, along with a two passes ($5 level) or a 5-ticket discount card. Plus you get access to free members only screenings. And some other benefits we haven’t thought up yet.