TheaterEars Hosts Private Screening in Times Square – Experience Movies in Spanish!

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TheaterEars and El Puente Announce “Day at the Movies” Community Event

New York, NY – TheaterEars, the groundbreaking app that allows Spanish-speaking audiences to enjoy movies in their native language in theaters, is partnering with El Puente to host a special “Day at the Movies” for the local community. The event will feature a private screening of Snow White on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 2:30 PM at AMC Empire 25 (234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036).

This invite-only event will bring together influencers, content creators, and community members for a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience. Attendees will have the option to listen to the movie in Spanish using the TheaterEars app, creating a fully immersive and inclusive experience.

“We are excited to partner with El Puente to give back to the community,” said Dan Mangru, CEO of TheaterEars. “TheaterEars was created to ensure that Spanish-speaking audiences feel welcomed and included at the movies. This event reflects our mission to break down language barriers and make cinema more accessible for everyone.”

Guests who wish to experience the Spanish audio option should download the TheaterEars app and pre-load the movie’s Spanish audio track before arriving at the theater. The app is available for free download at TheaterEars.com/Download.

“This partnership with TheaterEars aligns perfectly with our mission to empower and uplift our communities,”said Fernando Sanchez, Communications Manager of El Puente. “At El Puente, we believe that language should never be a barrier to cultural experiences. Every family deserves to fully engage with the arts and media in a way that reflects their identity and language. Our partnership with TheaterEars is part of our commitment to ensuring that our communities have access to activities that are not only enriching but also truly inclusive.”

Event Details:

• What: Private Screening of Snow White
• When: Monday, March 31, 2025, at 2:30 PM
• Where: AMC Empire 25 (234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036)
• Who: Influencers, content creators, and invited guests
• Dress Code: Casual (no dress code required)
• Cost: Free, invite-only event
• Special Feature: Optional Spanish audio available through the TheaterEars app

How to Participate:

To experience TheaterEars firsthand, attendees should:

1. Download the TheaterEars app at TheaterEars.com/Download.
2. Pre-load the movie’s Spanish audio before arriving at the theater.
3. Bring a smartphone and headphones for the best listening experience.

Why TheaterEars Matters:

With over 41 million native Spanish speakers in the U.S., including 25 million who are not fluent in English, Spanish-speaking moviegoers have long faced barriers to fully enjoying films in theaters. TheaterEars is the only app that allows users to sync Spanish audio with the movie in real time, making films more accessible and enjoyable for Spanish-speaking audiences.

About TheaterEars:

TheaterEars is a revolutionary app that allows Spanish-speaking audiences to enjoy movies in their native language in real-time inside the theater or at home. By bridging the language gap, TheaterEars is making cinema more inclusive and accessible for millions of movie lovers.

About El Puente – Leaders for Peace and Justice:

El Puente is a human rights institution founded in 1982 to inspire and nurture leadership for peace and justice. Based in NYC and Puerto Rico with national and international impact, El Puente directly serves approximately 12,000 individuals annually from nine youth Leadership Centers across the Southside of Williamsburg and Bushwick, Brooklyn and Río Piedras, Puerto Rico.

El Puente creates community-led movements of self-determination among low-income, oppressed peoples, Latine and communities of color through a holistic leadership and membership model, and high impact youth and community development programs.  The majority of those served by El Puente are Latine (63%) and Black (26%), Spanish-speaking and low-income; many are immigrants and some undocumented, including recently arrived migrant families and asylum seekers. These individuals and their families face high barriers of access to employment and educational opportunities, affordable and adequate housing, and arts and cultural preservation.

For media inquiries or further information, please contact:
Dan Mangru
CEO, TheaterEars
Email: dan@theaterears.com