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ture. But with growth and depth come the growing pains of seeking out spaces to offer these exciting new projects, as the passion and dedication behind them often expands beyond theatre companies’ humble homes. Fortunately, there have been some great new spaces rising up to meet these needs, including the recently renovated Robert Kirk Walker Community Theatre in the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium. After falling into disrepair over the years, and being the only part of the Memorial building left without renova-
tion in the 1980s, funding from the city council and a grant from former mayor, the late Robert Kirk Walker, gave new life to this beautiful 700-seat theatre. “This was [Walker’s] dream, to finish up this piece and really have a strong community theatre presence, where schools and arts groups and civic meetings, you name it, could meet,” says Melissa Turner, civic facilities and marketing coordinator. Among the major renovations completed in the space are new carpeting, seating, plasterwork, paint, curtains and a >> P. 56 chattanoogapulse.com • STATE OF THE ARTS 2014 • The Pulse • 55