august 11, 2016
The BankTheatreFundraising Committee is excited to announce the BankTheatreis set to receive funding from the federal government’s Canada 150 grant program.
Earlier this spring, the BankTheatresubmitted an application under the federal government’s Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP) for a renovation project that will refurbish performance space, including the stage, seating area, lighting and sound system.
On August 11th,correspondence was received from the Federal Economic Development Agency of Southern Ontario, which confirmed the BankTheatre was successful with their application; securing $162,000 for the project.
The BankTheatre, located at 10 Erie Street South in Uptown Leamington, ON, was constructed circa1850. Prior to The SunParlourPlayers,it was a Bank of Montreal, hence the name The BankTheatre. It opened its doors to the public on August 31,2012.The BankTheatreis alabourof love for many hard working volunteers. When interior improvements are complete, The BankTheatrewill be a vibrant, viable, modern facility that is accessible andWi-Fiready.
“TheBankTheatreis a focal point of the uptown core in both location and function. Ensuring that it remains fully operable preserves not only our local history, but also our commitment to the arts” stated Rick Taves, Chair of the BankTheatreFundraising Committee.
Earlier this spring, the BankTheatresubmitted an application under the federal government’s Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP) for a renovation project that will refurbish performance space, including the stage, seating area, lighting and sound system.
On August 11th,correspondence was received from the Federal Economic Development Agency of Southern Ontario, which confirmed the BankTheatre was successful with their application; securing $162,000 for the project.
The BankTheatre, located at 10 Erie Street South in Uptown Leamington, ON, was constructed circa1850. Prior to The SunParlourPlayers,it was a Bank of Montreal, hence the name The BankTheatre. It opened its doors to the public on August 31,2012.The BankTheatreis alabourof love for many hard working volunteers. When interior improvements are complete, The BankTheatrewill be a vibrant, viable, modern facility that is accessible andWi-Fiready.
“TheBankTheatreis a focal point of the uptown core in both location and function. Ensuring that it remains fully operable preserves not only our local history, but also our commitment to the arts” stated Rick Taves, Chair of the BankTheatreFundraising Committee.