The Federal Way City Council recently awarded the contract to manage the Knutzen Family Theatre to Centerstage.

Centerstage management and board of trustees are keenly aware of the many new responsibilities and the logistics of the move to SW Dash Point Road. As a result, the production of CARL SAGAN'S CONTACT, originally scheduled to run from May 9th through 31st, will now open the 2009-2010 season on September 25th.

All season and single tickets already purchased for the May production will be good for the September run.

Any questions may be directed to the Centerstage office at 253 661 1444.

"It makes goodd sense for many reasons", said Centerstage's Managing Artistic Director, Alan Bryce. "We want to commit totally to our new responsibility and the challenges it offers us. But it makes economic sense too. Postponement will also save us at least $10,000...and will enable us to commit to some new fundraising initiatives as we prepare
for our new role. We want to make sure we do not over-extend ourselves in this crucial period."

CONTACT: Alan Bryce