King Center for the Performing Arts facts for kids
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King Center
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| Former names | Brevard Performing Arts Center |
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| Location | 3865 North Wickham Rd Melbourne, Florida |
| Owner | Eastern Florida State College |
| Type | Performing arts center |
| Capacity | 2,000 seat main theater |
| Opened | April 10, 1988 |
The King Center is a cool place in Melbourne, Florida, where you can watch amazing shows! It's officially called the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts. This big building has a main theater with over 2,000 seats. There's also a smaller, special room called the Studio Theatre, or Black Box, which holds about 250 people.
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History of the King Center
How the King Center Started
The idea for the King Center began in 1983. The government in Florida approved money to start planning the building. Construction then took place between 1985 and 1986. The whole project cost about $12.3 million to build.
Opening Day and Name Change
The King Center first opened its doors on April 10, 1988. Back then, it was called the Brevard Performing Arts Center. Its very first shows were two sold-out performances of the musical Singin' in the Rain. Just one year later, in 1989, the name was changed to the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts.
What Happens at the King Center
Many Different Shows
The King Center is a very busy place! Each year, it hosts more than 115 different shows. These can include concerts, plays, dance performances, and other exciting events. It's a great spot to see live entertainment.
How the King Center Works
People Who Make it Happen
Running a big performing arts center takes a lot of people. The King Center has 10 full-time employees who work there every day. They also have 57 part-time employees who help out when needed. On top of that, about 400 volunteers give their time to help make sure everything runs smoothly for the shows.
Images for kids
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Marquee sign at the King Center
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Studio Theatre
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