Renovated Auditorium Unveiled At Smithtown High School East

SAINT JAMES, NY — The ribbon was cut on a new, renovated auditorium at Smithtown High School East on Wednesday, the school district announced.

After nearly a year of renovations, district administration, staff and students were able to see the school’s brand new auditorium/performing arts center.

The auditorium features improved acoustics, new lighting, new seats, video monitors, and a state of the art lighting system. The district believes the upgrades will impress visitors as they take in a musical or theatrical performance.

Smithtown Central School District Director of Fine Arts, Victoria Hartman, said the facility is "not just an auditorium; it’s a state of the art, performing arts center that will be the hub for creativity, learning and community connection."

Superintendent Mark Secaur praised the collaborative effort it took to make the renovation possible, as did Principal Robert Rose, who thanked the SCSD Board of Education, the
administration team at central office, the facility team, the Smithtown community and former Director of Fine Arts Mike Mastrangelo.

Friends of Music Vice President Amy Cusumano told the audience, "We feel strongly about the partnership role we play in supporting the teaching staff in the music department and all the young musicians who will benefit from this new space. Brave to all of you."

This was the room’s first full renovation since its inception in 1959.