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I'm relatively new to the Kent. Other than a vague memory of old theatre as a kid driving by in the 1970's on the way "Up North", before US-131 was finished, I didn't have anything to do with the Kent Theatre until 2006 when my wife and daughters were in the musical, "The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree". I really fell in love with the old place, with the touches of Art Deco and the respectful modernization/restoration.

Since then, I've kept getting drawn in, more and more, until I ended up on the Board of Directors in 2008.

Len and Dan's hard work, along with all of the other many volunteers and the support of many local businesses, have continued to bring things along. In the last year alone, we've seen a new stage curtain, the old clock repaired, a disco ball!?!?, and significant major rennovations on the tech facilities, office, and new bathrooms (almost done!). Not to mention the hours of regular maintenance the "old girl" requires.

Thanks to everyone that has had a part in keeping the Kent alive in Cedar Springs. Keep up the good work.

Steve Johnson