As many of you know, The Theatre Centre has quite a few wonderful things planned for the future. We thought we’d give you a quick update on where things are right now.

We are still operating out of the performance space on the lower level of The Great Hall building at 1087 Queen Street West. Just recently we found a bunch of photos taken during the time when this space was made into a performance space in 2004. Check some of them out on our Facebook page. Since then, many artists and collectives presented their work in this space. We will continue working in this space for most of 2012, presenting our own programming and hosting works by other artists, and we are looking forward to welcoming you here again and again!

On the logistics side, for a couple of months now the entrance to our current theatre space has been on Dovercourt Road. We are working on making the entrance more noticeable for everyone and creating a small public lobby space inside the theatre for our patrons and visitors. There are certain challenges with that given the physical environment of the space, and we hope for your patience and understanding.

Now on to the new home of The Theatre Centre. In 2013 we will move into our permanent new home at 1115 Queen Street West to retrofit The Carnegie Library. Here is what Artistic Director Franco Boni says about the project: “We are in the early stages of raising $5M+ from private and public sources to make our 30 year dream a reality. This building is especially important to us, not only because it will provide a permanent space for artistic innovation, but because it’s a beautiful Toronto heritage building that will be re-opened for public use and cultural purpose for our neighbourhood. It will be a community anchor for many Parkdale and Queen West residents. We have made great strides as we begin our campaign efforts, but we would love the support of our fellow neighbours in the months and years ahead.”

Please email us if you have any questions about the campaign for our new home.

Posted: November 8th, 2011 under A New Home for The Theatre Centre, November 2011 Newsletter, Theatre Centre Blog.
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Photographs of the future home of The Theatre Centre, a former Carnegie Library located at 1115 Queen Street West.
Photos taken by J. Mimnagh, July 2010.

Posted: August 25th, 2010 under A New Home for The Theatre Centre, Photo Gallery.
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On Sunday July 18, the City of Toronto was generous enough to allow us access to our future home at 1115 Queen Street West. This former Carnegie library (currently being used as Public Health offices) will be retrofitted to become The Theatre Centre’s new long-term home and a unique community arts hub.

Tours were given by our Board and staff to some of our major supporters and donors with featured insight from architect Phil Goldsmith who created the blueprints for the repurposing of this historic building.

Thank you to all of those who came out to support us on the 18th and we look forward to having more tours of the Carnegie to raise awareness for our Capital Campaign.

Check out photos of our future home on flickr.
Check out a great feature on the Live With Arts website from that day: www.livewithculture.ca.
Check our website to read more about the move and capital campaign.
For more information please call 416-534-9261

Posted: August 18th, 2010 under A New Home for The Theatre Centre.
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