Free Event at Waitsburg's Plaza Theater

WAITSBURG-On Friday, November 19 at 6:00 p.m., The Plaza Theater will open its doors to friends and family of the community with a special showing of Mr. Brown Comes Down the Hill. This 90-minute, black and white film was created in 1965 and has some deep meaning behind it.

This is an 18-year-old and older event honoring Waitsburg resident Mr. Phillip Monfort, who operated the theater for years starting in October of 1962. Monfort, who recently celebrated his 98th birthday, selected the film and is excited to attend.

The Plaza's new owner and operator, Corben Ketelsen, was introduced to Mr. Monfort in July.

"He has quite the story to tell," Ketelsen said, "He is very passionate about transferring ideas and provoking thought through storytelling, film, and experiences. He graciously gave me a book of clippings from The Times, advertisements, and old movie tickets from when he ran the theater. The least I can do is put a movie on for him and the community he's welcomed me into."

The film Mr. Brown Comes Down the Hill is an adaptation of a play by Peter Howard, a member of Moral Re-Armament. The original play ran at the Westminster Theater for 212 performances in 1964.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m., admission is free. Guests are welcome to bring their own concessions. Cash contributions will gratefully be accepted and donated to Monfort's charity of choice.

Work on the historic Waitsburg theater will include upgrading the roof and audio/video equipment. Ketelsen hopes to provide community access to the theater space, and two retail shops bring people together to share new ideas and experiences

For more information about The Plaza, contact Corben Ketelsen at corben@advoglobal.com or by phone at 509-301-4666.