Thanks to the generous support of our members, sponsors, COVID-19 government relief subsidies and foundation grants, Theatre Collingwood has been able to weather the pandemic storm and remain viable during the past nineteen months.
Challenging times call for creative measures!
At the start of the pandemic, we immediately began to pivot. We moved our offices to save rental costs and we presented virtual productions to keep artists employed and our patrons entertained. Without the option to provide live theatre indoors this year, we thought "outside the box" and created the PORCHSIDE FESTIVAL this summer. Our festival brought some of Canada's finest talent to a number of beautiful porches in Collingwood. We provided employment for artists and creative team members, and great entertainment for almost 800 people who attended our 26 performances. The festival was so well received that we will expand on it for 2022!
Through community support we have also been able to retain all of our staff. We made it our top priority to keep in touch with our patrons through our electronic newsletter and through our Facebook Live show "The Stage Door", offering insight into the theatre world, and suggestions for continuing to be entertained through the pandemic.
As we approach the end of this year, we are looking forward to presenting our annual staged reading of A Christmas Carol in December (Details Coming Soon!) and more shows and events this winter. But with many pandemic restrictions still in place, and without a permanent home for Theatre Collingwood, the gap between ticket sales, fundraising and our operating expenses remains our greatest challenge at this time. As a non-profit charitable organization, we need your support now more than ever and we appreciate everyone who has already made a membership donation!
If you have not yet seen our new Membership brochure,
Click Here! to view it on our website, or call the Box Office at
705-445-2200 and we will be happy to mail you a copy!
As a special ‘Thank You’ to our FRIENDS OF THEATRE COLLINGWOOD Members, you will have FIVE chances to WIN a $100 Gift Certificate from our Dine & PLAY partners!
Simply donate $50 or more to become a Member and you might be a lucky Winner!
The draw will take place on Monday, November 1st, 2021.
THANK YOU & GOOD LUCK!
