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350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA
Village Theatre secured a facility in Issaquah, leaving the founders in Kirkland to decide in which direction to go. The campaign to build Kirkland Performance Center was the work of hundreds of volunteers and visionary leaders who, over a ten-year period, raised $5,800,000 from nearly one thousand donors, including government agencies, corporations, foundations and individuals. All of these contributors were motivated to bring the highest quality, professional music, theatre and dance to the Eastside. By early 1997 the capital campaign was completed and, in partnership with the City of Kirkland, construction began. A week of Opening Celebration events kicked off the theatre in a big way in June of 1998. Designed by Becker Architects, our 397 seat theatre is spacious, yet retains an intimate feel. The farthest seat is just 13 rows - 40 feet - from the stage; the steep rake of the house provides excellent sightlines throughout the theatre. The seats are ample with extra leg room for comfortable seating. The acoustics in the theatre are designed to work equally well for both music and the spoken word.
Free four hour parking for Kirkland Performance Center is available in the Municipal Garage underneath the Kirkland Library. The library is located at the corner of Third Street and Kirkland Avenue just west of Kirkland Performance Center. Please do not park in any of the lots around the theatre belonging to other businesses.