Address
931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale, NY 11769
Phone Number
(631) 218 - 2810
Last Date Visited
07/18/24
Website
CM Performing Arts Center
Description
The CM Performing Arts Center is located at 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale, NY. Seven (van) accessible spaces in the flat, paved parking lot are located close to the street-level, double door main entrance. There is a vestibule and another set of double doors to the large, carpeted lobby, A concession stand is located in the lobby. Beer, coffee, other beverages and snacks are served before the performance and during intermission.The fully carpeted theater has wide aisles and a gentle incline to get to one’s seats. Seats are quite roomy. One does not need to stand up to let others pass. Wheelchair and companion seating are at the rear. A fully accessible VIP section at the rear offers cabaret style seating (tables and chairs).Multi-stall, accessible restrooms are located at the rear of the lobby. There are no baby-changing facilities.
- Last Date Visited: 07/18/24
- Attraction Type: theater
- Number of accessible spaces: 7
- Location of accessible spaces: close to main entrance
- Surface of lot: paved
- Distance to venue: close - two of the spaces are directly in front of the entrance
- Transportation to venue offered: na
- Terrain: flat
- Places to rest: several benches next to the main entrance
- Paths and walkways: concrete sidewalk
- Location of accessible entrance: main entrance
- Doors: street-level, double doors
- Number of floors: 1
- Elevators: none
- Ramps: slight incline to seats
- Steps and staircases: one end of VIP area has a step up, but it is not necessary to use it
- Width of aisles: wide
- Places to sit: cushioned theater seats, tables and chairs in VIP area
- Location of restrooms: at rear of lobby
- Type of restroom: multi-stall, accessible,
- Ease of entry and exit: good
- Available food services: concession counter
- Friendliness of staff: very pleasant and helpful
- Baby changing station: no
The CM Performing Arts Center, in Oakdale, NY, is truly a gem. With values of excellence, diversity and community, the theater offers wonderful programming with easy accessibility for all.
Located in Lighthouse Commons, parking is quite easy. There are seven accessible spaces in the large, paved lot. Street-level, double doors take you to the vestibule, and then to the carpeted lobby. We found a well-sto,ocked concession stand (with liquor soon to come). If you have to wait there is some seating here. Multi-stall restrooms, with a large, accessible stall and accessible sinks are located here. There are no baby-changing facilities.
The main theater is easily accessible. Wheelchair, and companion seating is available. It is also nice that no steps are required to get to any of the cushioned seats.Wide aisles and no steps are a real plus. Another plus is that the seats are spacious enough so that one doesn’t need to get us to let others pass! A lovely “VIP” section has cabaret style seating (tables and chairs). This fully accessible area is carpeted as well.
Besides a full schedule of shows, there is children’s theater and special events.
For a bit of history, this was another abandoned Long Island moved theater that was given a new life by a group of visionary, led by Noel Ruiz. He began his mission in 1985, and by 1995 had grown large enough to need a large, permanent space. With dedicated volunteers who helped keep costs manageable, the Noel Ruiz Theater opened in 1997.
We have seen several performances here and there have all been incredible Every role seemed perfectly cast, with the performers giving 110%. Broadway quality with no hassle and unbelievable prices.
As always, we at Destination Accessible, advise you to visit a venue’s website, www.cmpac.com, when planning a visit, to “know more before you go.”
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