A look down at the stage and proscenium from the catwalk entrance. Photo by Sally Y. Hart

Late July to early August it is expected that the Washington Area Performing Arts and Events Center will be getting the final touches. Jordan Hutcheson with Carl A. Nelson and Company gave a sneak peek tour of the facility Tuesday afternoon. Jan Gallagher, who has been working on the project for years, told KCII it was exciting to be there and it is bigger than imagined. Crews will begin excavating the front section of seating this week. The proscenium is up, risers for seating have been installed and the backstage rooms have been constructed.

For photos from inside the auditorium visit KCII Radio’s Facebook page.