Keely Baisden Knudsen theArtistic Director and Co-Founder of the Legacy Theatre gave a behind the scenes preview of the construction progress before the upcoming grand opening on April 23, 2021Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound

The impressive stage is outlined by a proscenium painted in gold. Red velvet Venetian curtains, arriving soon, will soften the edges beyond the proscenium and combine to create a 'grand and stately' stage, said Knudsen.Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound

Inside the theater, rows of seats rise beneath the ceiling’s nautical-style natural wood planking.Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound

Knudsen shares a sneak peak at the theatre seating, which accomodates 127.Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound

The stage is supported by high-tech lighting and sound and a mix of motorized rigging as well as traditional rope and pulley hoists.Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound

Knudsen speaks with Senior Staff Writer Pam Johnson on March 25 about the the progress inside the theatre.Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound

Legacy Theatre CT's tech booth at the top of the house is also handicapped accessible and one of the few to offer the access in New England.Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound

This view includes the theatre's petite balcony (at right) fitted with one row of single seats and a glass wall.Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound

Finishing touches underway inside of one of two brand-new dressing rooms backstage at Legacy Theatre CT.Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound

The warm woods of Legacy’s lobby space incorporate beadboard and other traditional touches; viewed here from the main entrance. The lobby ceiling rises in steps one floor below the theatre's main seating.Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound

Knudsen delighted in taking her first steps on the stage’s newly installed “sprung floor” (which cushions impact for dancers and actors) during Zip06/The Sound’s visit March 25.Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound

The stage, riggings and the theatre viewed from backstage's upstairs walkway to dressing rooms.Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound

Knudsen discusses details in each dressing room which meet Actors Equity Association standards.Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound

Knudsen shows an upstairs backstage dressing room.Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound

The view from exiting a dressing room at backstage's upstairs walkway.Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound

Due to down-time created by the pandemic, Legacy Theatre’s sound installation has the hands-on input of professional sound designer Nick Borisjuk, a Connecticut resident. Borisjuk’s body of work includes his role as the original production and touring productions' sound engineer for Broadway's Hamilton.Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound