Crown Hill Center, formerly Crown Hill Elementary, will be welcoming the Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society this summer, as they will be calling the center their new production facility.

To kick-off their move from Eastlake to 9250 14th Ave. N.W. in Crown Hill, the cast will be holding a free “Open Rehearsal” in the Crown Hill gym on Wednesday, May 27th from 7 to 9 p.m.

The event will feature how the new production facility will look along with a musical preview with 40 members of the cast singing songs from their upcoming production, Utopia Limited.

The society annually performs at the Seattle Center, but will be using the Crown Hill Center’s old play courts in the building to construct sets, have rehearsals and acting workshops for all ages.

“The Crown Hill Planning Group and tenants of Crown Hill are excited to have the Gilbert and Sullivan Society move into our activity space,” said Catherine Weatbrook, member of the Crown Hill Business Association. “All are looking forward to a collaborative children, youth, family, arts and educational experience.”