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Local theater group 'Cast and Company' seeks to buy 803 Veterans Drive, invites council to May 9 benefit
Summary
Cast and Company (represented by Tanya Benziger) told the council it is under contract for 803 Veterans Drive and plans a May 9 benefit, "Punch Lines for Property Lines," to raise funds to purchase and convert the property into a performing arts center partnering with the middle school.
At the start of public comment, Tanya Benziger identified herself and said the nonprofit Cast and Company is "officially under contract for a piece of property here in the city of Perry. It's at 803 Veterans Drive." Benziger described plans to fundraise via a benefit night, build a small auditorium and stage, and partner with the middle school band for an orchestra finale.
She told council the property is currently zoned SFR‑1 and that Cast and Company expects to request a zoning exception as a nonprofit; staff in the planning office had told her that a nonprofit zoning exception could be available. Benziger invited councilors and the public to the fundraiser on Saturday, May 9, with tickets available online and a free ticket option for officials who use the promo code supplied.
Why it matters: The project would create a community arts space adjacent to the middle school, provide programming for youth (band, drama, woodshop set building) and aims to leverage a local fundraiser to acquire the parcel.
Next steps: Benziger said she is preparing a site map and packet for a future zoning‑exception request and will return to council with formal application materials.
