Written by Isabella Aranda Garcia
What is the first thing you do when you open for the day?
Check ticket sales.
If there were an award for your daily routine, what would it be called?
The Duct Tape & Dreams Award.
What’s something you do that seems small but makes a huge difference?
I try to learn and participate in all parts of the business to break down silos.
If you weren’t doing this, what would you be doing instead?
Running another theater.
What’s the best advice you ever received?
Prioritize what you won’t get done today.
How do you celebrate a big win?
This is a team effort so recognizing the team with shout outs.
Describe your business in three words.
Innovative. Inclusive. Impactful.
What’s the funniest customer request you’ve ever received?
For an artist to sign their arm.
What’s your dream customer reaction?
What an amazing theater; everyone should know about you.
What’s something your business does differently than anyone else?
We make the best popcorn in the Hudson Valley.
What’s the smallest detail your customers notice—or that you hope they notice?
We have the friendliest team.
What’s the one thing your business couldn’t function without?
Our amazing staff.
What’s one thing people often say when they first walk in?
This place is beautiful and so friendly.
What is something you wish more people knew about you and/or your business?
How accessible and inclusive we are.
Address: 1008 Brown St, Peekskill, NY 10566
Phone number: (914) 739-0039 ext. 2
Website: paramounthudsonvalley.com
This article was published in the January/February 2026 edition of Connect to Northern Westchester.
To view all 2026 Connect to the Best winners, click here.
Isabella Aranda is a designer, writer and social media specialist with an M.A. in emerging media from the New Media Institute at the Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication. Driven by curiosity and inspired by timeless modern design, she blends creativity and strategy to craft compelling narratives that engage diverse audiences.
Her expertise spans digital marketing, content creation and UX design, with notable achievements such as co-creating the Georgia On Your Mind podcast and leading digital campaigns that significantly boosted engagement. A Venezuelan immigrant, Isabella brings a multicultural perspective to her work, enhancing her ability to connect with and inspire others.
