A non-profit organization wants to build a community amphitheater in Kings Park using a $1 million grant. The amphitheater would host local artists and up-and-coming acts, bring live entertainment to the area, and serve as a gathering place. It would benefit the community by stimulating the local economy, alleviating tax burdens, and supporting charities. Most of the grant would go toward construction, with additional funds used for programming and initial shows.

1. Kings Park Amphitheater

2. With the grant of $1 million, we would like to build a community amphitheater on a small parcel of land on the northwest side of Old Dock Road. This piece of land would be bought from St. Johnland.

3. The group that would run the amphitheater would be a non-for-profit organization. Tickets would be inexpensive, where a majority of the cost would go to paying for the artists. A small amount of money would go to local charities. The theatre will sponsor one each month, bringing attention to many charities. Local businesses would be able to sponsor shows, which would both promote the businesses and keep ticket prices to a minimum.

4. Why would an amphitheater benefit Kings Park? It would create a place for aspiring artists in all fields, and it would bring in up and coming artists to our community. It would bring live entertainment into the community. It would provide a gathering place for town meetings. It would provide a tax source that would alleviate the tax burden, especially for the school district. It would stimulate economic growth downtown.

5. Costs A huge majority of the grant will go directly towards the construction of the building. Acquiring the land, gathering the materials to build, and the actual forming of the structure. Another portion will be used to create programs for the actual theatre. This will allow for shows and musicals to be produced and played within the theatre, giving a chance for locals to express themselves through acting, artistry, and production. Whatever money’s left over will create a start for the shows to be brought. The theatre doesn’t have to rely on just tickets for it’s beginning, setting up a reputation for a