Construction
Roxy Renovation Phase 2 with Energy Upgrades
Fire Mountain Arts Council (FMAC) is in the midst of an ambitious, multi-faceted renovation to address urgent and long-needed improvements to the Roxy Theater.
These improvements will assure the long-term viability of the Roxy Theater and the capability of its programs to serve the community and its youth for decades to come and will help drive economic well-being of eastern Lewis County.
By April 1, 2023—with the support from generous donors, grantors and volunteers, and the work of excellent contractors—FMAC has accomplished the following:
- Remodeled Roxy’s front entry with inviting, weather-sealed glass doors.
- Replaced old halogen stage lighting with an energy-efficient LED system.
- Removed old roof-mounted heat pumps and ductwork and installed an energy-efficient HVAC system with internal ducting, including ductless heat pumps for the projection room and stage.
- Reroofed the Roxy, adding 2” rigid insulation and installing reflective vinyl roof membrane on the upper roof and double-layered, white touchdown on the lower roof.
- Broken ground for construction of the Roxy’s backstage/multi-purpose addition.
Now come the next steps:
- Complete construction of the long-needed ADA-accessible backstage/multi-purpose addition.
- Connect the new addition to the Tiller Arts Center via a covered breezeway.
- Add exterior signage and artwork.
Construction of Roxy Theater Backstage/Multi-purpose Addition
Scope of work
The building permit was approved on March 17, 2023, and ground-breaking followed the next week. Check out progress in the photo gallery below.
The scope of the backstage/multi-purpose addition project includes, but is not to be limited to, the following, per plans and specifications (see links to these documents below):
- Site preparation
- Construction of:
- Foundation
- Concrete floor
- Framing and insulation
- Siding, windows, and doors, including new doors for entrances into the existing structure
- Roof: white TPO on 2-story roof; double layer torch-down with white surface on one story
- Plumbing: one sink
- Electrical per code requirements and including, but not limited to, lighting over make-up counter
- Fire suppression system
- HVAC system
- Interior finish work, including, but not limited to, sink cabinet, make-up counter and under-stairway cupboards
- Required inspections
Plans and Specifications

Support for Roxy Renovation Phase 2 with Energy Upgrades
The success of this project is a testament to the generous support from volunteers, donors and grantors
Grantors
- TransAlta Coal Transition Board
- Lewis County PUD
- USDA Rural Development
- M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust
- Ben B. Cheney Foundation
- Lewis County through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds