AMX just completed an installation inside the Fort Frontier playhouse – a western-style playhouse that raises funds for Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), an organization of volunteers dedicated to helping abused and neglected children have safe, permanent homes.

From reclaimed lumber to a wireless intercom system, this playhouse gives the Old West a new technology twist and then some. Fort Frontier features swinging saloon-style doors, a balcony and a host of amenities like an old-time saddle sawhorse, cowboy/cowgirl costumes plus toy riffles and cap guns to make the adventure complete. “We couldn’t help mixing in some of our own automation technology, so we included an AMX wireless Intercom System with AMX Metreau Entry Communicators to communicate between the playhouse and the main home,” said Tony Couzelis, AMX director of market engineering. “There’s no doubt the kids are going to really enjoy all the nooks and crannies we added to ensure they can stage the perfect shoot-out,” said Chris Bruce, AMX marketing tradeshow manager.

The playhouse project offered AMX a unique opportunity to give back to the community. “We couldn’t say no to an organization dedicated to helping find safe, permanent homes for abused children, said Jeff Kindig, AMX vice president, marketing strategy. “In the end, I’m not sure who will have had more fun, the marketing team that got a chance to think outside of the box and be creative or the kids that will undoubtedly spend countless hours playing with it all.”

KVIL 103.7 LITE FM is partnering to promote Fort Frontier and the Parade of Playhouses on air and online during the two-week event, including an on-site broadcast at NorthPark Center on Saturday, August 18, 10:00 a.m. to 12: p.m.

From August 3rd to 19th, the community is welcome to visit NorthPark Center and purchase raffle tickets for any of the playhouses displayed throughout the shopping center. Raffle tickets are $5 each or five for $20. Purchases of $50 receive one entry to win four roundtrip tickets on Southwest Airlines. And one additional playhouse will be available for auction. Raffle tickets may be purchased at the event ticket tables at NorthPark or online. To purchase raffle tickets online and/or place your auction bid, go here.