When seniors at Seeger Memorial High School graduate this weekend they will be the latest event at the Ura Seeger Memorial Auditorium that is growing in popularity.
Ervin Collins, Supervisor of the Auditorium, says the facility in the midst of western Indiana cornfields, has attracted a number of events since it was completed about two years ago. And he hopes to attract more…
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(Collins, on left, and Greg Doland, stand inside the ‘Green Room’ at the auditorium. Doland is a retired Seeger teacher who helps with events.)
Collins listed some of the shows that have already been held there…
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A Lee Greenwood concert was also held there, and events coming up include a mystery dance theater production, glow dance, and a Broadway musical production called ‘Forever Young’.
Collins adds that more than ten years of planning went into the auditorium. He says those who worked on the project wanted to make it more than just a school auditorium.
(Collins stands near the controls for the sound and light system.)
Last weekend a Danville school of dance held its recital there. And on June 5th another Danville school of dance will hold its recital in the same West Lebanon, Indiana location.
