After the fire that damaged its Greenwood building last week, Taproot Theatre continued its production of "Enchanted April" at the Seattle Children's Theatre, its Road Company continued as scheduled, and its Acting Studio will be holding all classes as usual, though in new locations for those normally taught in the theater.

In the first business days after the fire, Taproot Theatre’s production staff prepared to move the costume shop, scene shop and production offices, which were previously located in the Greenwood theater, to Piper Village. That development’s owner, Gary Brunt, has donated space to Taproot Theatre in its interim time.

According to a press release, Taproot Theatre learned Oct. 27 that the fire did enter the theater building.

"As the days go on, our gratefulness to the Seattle Fire Department increases," Taproot expressed in the press release. "Over 100 firefighters worked tirelessly and risked their lives to protect the theatre on Friday."

The Taproot staff said they would like to thank everyone for the incredible support and encouragement, both in the immediate aftermath of the fire and in the present.

Those desiring to make donations to Taproot Theatre should visit www.taproottheatre.org. Donations to the other Greenwood businesses may be made through the Greenwood Fire Relief Fund at Chase Bank at North 85th Street and Greenwood Avenue.

More information can be found at www.taproottheatre.org.

The fire, which occurred in the early hours of Oct. 23, heavily damaged Pho Tic Tac, the Green Bean Cofee House, C.C.Teriyaki Wok and Szechuan Bistro. Smoke and water damage was also caused to the Greenwood Academy of Hair.

Investigations are underway into the cause of the fire.