Investing in the Arts in Gananoque
Government of Canada Supports Renovations at the Thousand Islands Playhouse
(firmenpresse) - GANANOQUE, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 04/19/15 -- Department of Canadian Heritage
The Government of Canada is providing $151,200 through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund to support the renovation of the Thousand Islands Playhouse Production Facilities. This project will provide the organization and its local partners with improved facilities for artistic creation and production, helping to give audiences greater access to professional theatre.
Gord Brown, Member of Parliament (Leeds-Grenville), made this announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
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"Our Government is committed to improving physical conditions for artistic creativity and innovation so that artists can continue to pursue their craft."
- The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
"I am pleased the Government of Canada is providing funding to support the Thousand Islands Playhouse, a well-established and popular theatre presenter in Eastern Ontario."
- Gord Brown, Member of Parliament (Leeds-Grenville)
"For over 30 years the Thousand Islands Playhouse has been a driving force for professional theatre in Eastern Ontario. Appreciative audiences have enjoyed musicals, comedies, dramas, and contemporary works by respected Canadian and international artists in our two venues. The Thousand Islands Playhouse is proud to continue its tradition of top-notch theatre and community engagement through the creation of one of Eastern Ontario''s premier production facilities. It would not have been possible to create this vital centre without the invaluable support of the Government of Canada."
- Ashlie Corcoran, Artistic Director, Thousand Islands Playhouse
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Marisa Monnin
Communications Director
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Official Languages
819-997-7788
Jillian Lum
Manager of Regional Communications
Ontario Region
Canadian Heritage
416-973-2050
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819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
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Datum: 19.04.2015 - 12:45 Uhr
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