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Friday, October 23, 2009

Theater Taproot Theater Escapes the Flames [Insert Salvation Joke Here]

Posted by on Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 10:31 AM

The Greenwood fire burned up a couple of cafes, a teriyaki joint, and a pho place, and Taproot Theater—Seattle's most prominent (only?) faith-based theater company—sustained severe smoke and water damage.

From Slog tipper Greta:

Taproot itself isn't burned down, but I do at least know there is some water damage from the firefighters soaking it to keep it from burning. At one point I believe a hole opened up in the ceiling of the upstairs lobby and firefighters went in to one of the upstairs bathrooms with axes—so I'm pretty sure it's not untouched. It isn't totally burned down though at least.

Taproot actually owns its space and the building that that burned down. At some point they had planned on raising money, evicting the tenants and building a new theatre in the space. In fact, their prop and scenic storage was underneath the building which burning, so I'm guessing all of that is hosed now.

Crazy way to wake up.

Taproot has three sold-out shows of Enchanted April this weekend but no place to perform them.

Anybody got a spare theater? Or a barn? Or something?

Taproot is looking for a space that will hold between 200 and 350 people and might approximate their 15 x 34-foot thrust stage.

Email me or Daytona Strong with tips on where to find such a room.

 

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1
The PAWS Cat City was evacuated, but all the kitties are okay.
Posted by Ben on October 23, 2009 at 10:35 AM
2
phock the cats, pho tic tac burned down!
Posted by Giggleshit on October 23, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Mahtli69 3
Awww man ... I liked the hand-shaved noodles at Szechuan Bistro. But, it was just about the greasiest joint on that block. I wouldn't be surprised if their trash spontaneously combusted.
Posted by Mahtli69 on October 23, 2009 at 11:05 AM
COMTE 4
Ouch, glad nobody was injured - or worse.

It's going to be tough to find a stage in Seattle that approximates Taproot's deep thrust stage (yes, that's the technical term) as it's fairly unique for this area, SFAIA.
Posted by COMTE http://www.chriscomte.com on October 23, 2009 at 11:37 AM
5
If they can fit in the Bullitt Cabaret, I know the offer from ACT has gone out.
Posted by gh on October 23, 2009 at 11:59 AM
6
i hope a McDonald's rises in the ashes, the man took down the old one by there
Posted by Skit on October 23, 2009 at 1:44 PM
NumberOne 7
I am so sad to hear about the Green Bean as well. Hopefully the owners had fire insurance!
Posted by NumberOne on October 24, 2009 at 10:49 AM

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