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Millikin University to break ground on new Center for Theatre and Dance

Millikin University in Decatur is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony today (FRI) for its new Center for Theatre and Dance. The ceremony will take place on the Miller Quad located behind Shilling Hall next to the Richards Treat University Center construction site on Millikin's campus.
 
Millikin President Dr. Patrick White, Millikin Trustee Phillip Blankenburg, Dean of the College of Fine Arts Laura Ledford and Millikin students will be on hand for remarks.
 
Millikin University announced on Oct. 11, 2017 that it would break ground on its new Center for Theatre and Dance in 2018 with plans to open the building in fall 2020. The $29 million facility will include a 260-seat flexible theatre, collaboration spaces, four acting studios, two dance studios and two design classrooms as well as a costume studio, costume classroom, and offices and support facilities for current staff. The architectural partner for the project is Decatur, Ill., firm BLDD.
 

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