Background

Federal Way is a new city where businesses and residents alike enjoy many of the amenities for a beneficial and satisfying lifestyle. It is currently the 7th largest city in the state.

The major missing element is a cultural facility. Nowhere in Federal Way is there a large theatre in which the many local performing arts groups can perform. Nowhere can conventions or business organizations hold a large meeting, seminar, or special event. Major touring cultural or educational groups can not stop here, because the only available facility large enough is a school cafeteria with a stage that seats 400, on folding chairs. The new and beautiful Knutzen Family Theatre, unfortunately, only seats 250.
Considerably smaller cities around Federal Way all have auditoriums that seat 800 to 1100, which often are sites of sold out performances of Federal Way-based talent and groups.

The Federal Way Coalition of the Performing Arts (FWCPA), an umbrella organization based in Federal Way, is an active participant in the drive for a performance hall. Organized in 1989, the FWCPA is a non-profit, experienced all volunteer 501(c)3 registered organization that raised $400,000 towards the construction of the Knutzen Family theatre.

The Federal Way Arts Commission's Cultural Plan recognizes the need for such a facility, and suggests a 1,000 seat performance hall which could be configured for different sizes and uses.

Making the dream a reality

If each person who enjoys the arts in any form contributes to this cause, we would be well on our way to accomplishing the goal. We are hopeful that the city, school district and private interests will develop a partnership.

To make a tax-deductible donation, please make checks or money order payable to:

FWCPA, P.O. Box 24753, Federal Way, WA 98093-1753
For additional information, call (253) 839-4389 or
e-mail: FWCPA@stageaction.com

The FWCPA is an active member of the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce.

©2002-2003 Federal Way Coalition of the Performing Arts.

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