Built in 1886, this independent art house theater is now operated by Dennis Markaverich. It was first used as a play house for traveling shows and vaudeville and boasts the original stage used in the late 1800's. In 1912 it was converted to a silent film house. and later was known as the only local theater to provide current news reels during WWII. The "Big House" currently seats 250 patrons in comfortable, well spaced seating. The Town Hall Theater's has a full four channels of digital surround sound with New Hampshire's exclusive 1000 watt sub woofer enhancement. The "screening room" is a small, 63 seat theater that was converted from the original vaudeville actors changing room. It features a large screen and excellent, no strain viewing for comfortable film enjoyment. It's received its nick name as it closely resembles a Hollywood studio screening room.