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East Lewis County’s Roxy Theater in Morton celebrated the completion of its new backstage area with a “Backstage Debut” ribbon-cutting ceremony organized by the Fire Mountain Arts Council.

More than 60 people attended Tuesday’s ceremony.

Roxy’s new backstage area includes American with Disabilities Act-compliant entrances and exits, energy and HVAC upgrades for the building and renovated roofing, along with a large dressing and makeup room for actors.

“This is a great investment in the arts and for our community,” added State Representative Peter Abbarno, Ranking Member on the House Capital Budget Committee.

Read More in The Chronicle.

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