The Plaza Theatre May Not See the Bulldozer!
Patchogue, NY
The dilapidated remains of the once majestic Plaza Theatre stands as an eyesore on the Montauk Highway, which is the Eastern Gateway to Patchogue. While many are contemplating the demolition of this Plaza Theatre, some are considering the possibility of rebuilding.
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On November 23, 2009, I received an email from the Patchogue Arts Council, advising me of a presentation by Campbell Dalglish, who is a founding member of the Patchogue Arts Council. This presentation was given at the Patchogue Village Hall, during the regular monthly Patchogue Village Board Meeting.
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Mr. Delglish made a presentation to the people of Patchogue, informing them that a movement was in motion to save the Plaza Theatre, and turn it into an Arts Film Theatre, a Media Arts Center, and Media Arts laboratory complex.
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The Theatre would be divided into three rooms, each having 75 seats. These rooms would be used for business multimedia presentations; and also to show “Art type films.” Art films are specialty films that would not normally be shown at a Multiplex Theatre. Art films are generally viewed by intellectual people.
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The Media Arts Center would be used as a classroom, to educate and serve the teachers and students of our local schools. The Media Arts Laboratory would contain, state of the art film editing equipment that is generally too expensive for the amateur film maker to have in his living room.
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I originally went to Mr. Campbell’s presentation fearing that this proposed complex could interfere with our Patchogue Theatre. Our Patchogue Theatre has turned out to be a panacea for Patchogue Village; the last thing that we need is two theaters that are within blocks of each other.
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This proposal is being evaluated by the town and county government; Patchogue Village does not have anything to do with approval or rejection of the proposed complex. The presentation was made to the Patchogue Village government, and residents, as a courtesy.
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After listening to the presentation, the entire audience gave Campbell a round of applause, conveying their approval of his proposal. I too believe that this is a worthwhile endeavor that will benefit Patchogue Village!

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