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Cape Fear Regional Theatre Seeks $3.5M from County for ‘Act 2’ Capital Expansion
Summary
Leaders of Cape Fear Regional Theatre asked commissioners to include a one-time $3.5 million commitment in the FY26 budget to complete a capital 'Act 2' expansion they say will increase seat capacity, educational programming and generate revenue without ongoing county maintenance responsibilities.
Cape Fear Regional Theatre leaders told the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners they are requesting a one-time $3.5 million contribution over four years to complete "Act 2" of a capital expansion, which they said is already largely funded by private and other public investments.
Mary Kate Burke, artistic director of Cape Fear Regional Theatre, said the group has committed 72% of the funds needed and is asking the county for a final county contribution of $3,500,000 paid over…
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