Ashland college theater’s costumes, props destroyed

ASHLAND, Ky. (AP) — Devotees of the Ashland Community and Technical College theater are reeling after the school destroyed two decades worth of costumes, furniture and props.

ACTC officials told The Independent (http://bit.ly/1vxHrX0) it was necessary to bulldoze the college-owned house containing the theater materials because everything was contaminated by mold and asbestos and the items could not be safely cleaned.

That explanation was no comfort to those who have acted and worked in ACTC productions who say the loss is irreplaceable.

Some involved with the theater program said they were completely blindsided by the decision, only learning of it when they drove by the pile of rubble. They also challenged the school’s conclusions about the danger and difficulty of salvaging the materials.

Despite the loss, ACTC officials say the theater program will continue.

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Information from: The Independent, http://www.dailyindependent.com

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