Did you know that there is a tiny, independent cinema in downtown Lake Worth? You probably know this if you've strolled down Lake Avenue and checked out the movie posters. The Stonzek is a very small 'blackbox-style' movie theater that is part of the Lake Worth Playhouse. I think it deserves it's own Yelp listing . . . so here goes!
The Stonzek used to be associated with a small cinema chain with a handful of locations across the country, but at some point it broke out on it's own. Go Lake Worth style! I've frequented this cinema a handful of times over the years. I've definitely taken for granted the fact that this venue is in walking distance of my home; I think the next closest art/independent filmhouse is in Boca. Not sure how many seats there are . . . less than 50?!
This cinema has a terrible webpage as part of the Playhouse, but it appears to have a decent following.
Recently, this was the only theater in South Florida to screen my relative's film 'Neruda.' My husband attended during a weekday afternoon; he said it was half-full and that he was the youngest person in the crowd. I attended on a weekday evening and the theatre was at least 60% full. I was surprised to see so many people, truthfully.
The nice person in charge took my tickets, sold the concessions and projected the film. She chatted with many of the filmgoers . . . regulars? Afterwards, a small group of folks stood on the sidewalk and discussed the film. Ha, someone needs to plan some after-film UYE's!
There is a (free) public parking lot behind the Playhouse. read more
