James M. Wood, general manager, El Capitan Theatre: I’ve worked here for 20 years, and I’d dreamed of being the general manager, running this grand movie palace on Hollywood Boulevard. I became the general manager at the end of February 2020. Cassie Gratton, general manager, Laemmle Glendale and Laemmle NewHall: I was watching the news on Sunday and I heard all movie theaters are closing starting tomorrow. You know, you’re working, you’re busy, and then out of nowhere it has to stop. So I helped them open the restaurant and started working part time with them.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 14, 2021 14:02 UTC