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Everything Old is Almost New Again

    We can now imagine the Kettle Falls Theater, built in 1940 by Henry Wood, will continue into the future as a dynamic venue for the performing arts. Widespread community support and diligent stewardship have kept the theatre humming since the original members of the current Woodland Productions made it their performance base in 1978. Beginning in 2015 the Grants/Funding Committee and the Woodland Board of Directors began a number of major projects to add stability to our building and increase safety, accessibility, and comfort for both performers and audience members.

**************** CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PHASE ONE 2015-2019 *****************
Assistive Hearing Devices by Williams Sound are now available thanks to a grant from Empire Health Foundation.

A rebuilt smooth stage surface is in place for dance and set movements, thanks to funding from the Colville Vinson Fund and the extensive efforts of Sean Taboloff.

A three-part heating and ventilation system with air conditioning and improvements in weatherization is working thanks in part to a Community Strategies Grant from the Inland NW Community Foundation and the efforts of Andrew Urbaniak.
 A 2017 façade facelift, returning the theatre to its more iconic look, started with replacing the 1970's-era barn boards with a new stucco exterior below the roof line and adding new double-pane windows, all done with Woodland Capital Campaign funds.

A newly redesigned entryway with consistent steps and strong, artistic handrails was completed with all design, construction and materials contributed by Ben Aherley and Andrew Unbaniak.

Two permanent poster display cases and a large letter marquee have been installed on the rebuilt façade thanks to a grant from the Colville Vinson Fund.

Safety improvements were made to the handicap exit, including lighting, handrails, and a roof to shed snow and rain, funded in part by a 2017-2018 Empire Health Grant.

A 2018 grant from Inland NW Community Foundation allowed the upper façade work to proceed. New stucco was completed between curved parapets in 2019. The front roof is now returned to being flat, shedding water towards the east, avoiding the front sidewalk.

 Last in this series was a project to replace the deteriorating stucco on the back portion of the theatre and enclose the porch, soffits and gable ends. WA State Heritage Capital funds were secured to cover much of this work. Instead, damage to the underlying sructure was discovered and the State grant was used to build a protective envelope and flat roof over the entire backstage area. A new interpretive sign was installed by the theatre's lobby entrance as part of this project.
*****************CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PROJECTS 2020 – 2024 PHASE TWO***************
2020 Demolition of 1950’s backstage apartment

2021 Demolition until 7/2021   Rebuild 8/2021- 12/2021

2022 Backstage Finish work 1/2022 to 4/2022

2023 Upgrades to emergency lighting, new upper seating exit door with roof outside,
new fire extinguishers, new locks, new water heater

2024 Roof Rebuild planning, final handicap lift install and inspection, 1940’s wiring has
been replaced in the basement, light and sound booths, and costume areas, lighting
upgrade for stage left entrance.

Paid off 1/3 of remaining backstage line of credit.


*****************CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PROJECTS 2025 – 2029 PHASE THREE***************
Replace cables with rods to stabilize the bowing auditorium walls.

Repair leaking roof areas over the costume area and the backstage.

Install an historic-looking tower to increase visibility.

Replace the 50-year-old auditorium roof with one that is sturdier, heavier and up-to-code.

Make plans to install new LED stage lighting for safety and energy savings.

Repay more of the backstage line of credit and pay down the parking lot mortgage


Thank you to our Grantors:

The Colville

2015 stage upgrade
2017 permanent signs and marquee for the front façade
2019 new stage curtains, rigging, and headsets
2021 backstage handicap lift
2022 safety door closure mechanism
2023 front door hardware and installation
2024 replacement of 1940's wiring in front section of theatre
2025 wireless headsets for performances

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Community Strategies grants for new heating and cooling systems in 2016
and the upper façade upgrade in 2018-19

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For a 2015 Rural Aging Responsive Technology Grant
and a 2017 grant for the handicap access upgrade

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WA State Heritage Capital Fund 2018-2019 grant for building preservation.

BUSINESS DONORS

2021 Backstage Rebuild
ABEID CONSTRUCTION
BOISE CASCADE CORPORATION
NEW TEC
PURPLE FLAT TOP
VAAGENS LUMBER

2022 Backstage Rebuild
CHRIS & CHRIS KETTLE RIVER KOMFORTS
EDIGER CONSTRUCTION
KEYPLACE
PLUMBTECH
DAVE KELLER

2024 1940's Wiring Replacement
FLOENER ELECTRIC

2024 Roof Rebuild Planning
PURPLE FLAT TOP


Thanks to the amazing Woodland volunteers who have given time to all the Capital Improvements

2019  Andrew Urbaniak, Dave Jones, Tom Drake,
David King, Jerry Voelker, and Ben Atherley.

2020 Andrew Urbaniak, Sean Taboloff, Nancy Christopher,
Peggy Townley, Tom Drake, and Stazya Richman

2021 Sean Taboloff, David King, Bob Chipps, Jesse Roberson,
Jeremiah Werner, Lou Janke, Tom Drake, Mike Eakins, Cathy Merrill,
Ed Shaw, Glenn Koen, Kevin Wolfe, Andrew Urbaniak, and Lesley Mann

2022 Sean Taboloff, Ed Bryan, Paul Sanger, and David King

2024 Andrew Urbaniak, Simon Abeid, Lou Janke, Peggy Townley

Donors and Friends


Major Donors 2020-2024 have contributed $201,118

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Thank you to all who have contributed !!!!

This is the perfect time to become a Friend of Woodland Theatre or
a Major Donor by making a tax-deductible contribution to

Woodland Productions
PO Box 524, Colville WA 99114

(updated 5/20/2025

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