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Theatre construction

Transformation of The Akin Center Theatre

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Trying to visualize the space.

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Looking from NE corner. Tony laid out boards to roughly show where the stage dimensions will be.

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Looking from NW corner

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Looking through north wall framing. Notice the chairs set out to get the feel of the seating.

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Sadie looking through recently cut hole for light booth.

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Workers from ASAP Metal Fabricating constructing the lighting grid.

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The very first lighting fixture hung at the ACT!

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Theatre with first paint job. Thanks Paul Kalina and The Hitchcocks!

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Didn't Paul do a great job on this ceiling?

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Some make-shift chairs and our rehearsal couch.

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At last! The chairs have arrived and our theatre lighting is up and working!

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View from the light booth.

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Looking from the north door with "See How They Run" set.

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Looking from the south door.

Akin Center Theatre at Melody Lane
2610-A W. Nob Hill Blvd.
Yakima * WA * 98902
(509) 248-ARTS (2787) or (509) 248-9623