UConn Gets 1st Greek Amphitheater In U.S.

The first authentic Greek amphitheater in the U.S. it being built at the University of Connecticut.The open-air amphitheater, which will accommodate 500 people, is being built on land given to the Center for Hellenic Studies years ago by the university. Center officials said they see the project as a way of giving back to the community."I would like to say, anything we do, even if it's a bigger project than this, it would not be big enough to say thank you to the U.S. or Connecticut," center member Ilias Tomazos said.Funds for the project are coming from donations and a $100,000 grant from the state, officials said. The theater is designed along classic Greek principals by a team of architects who are all donating their services.