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Opening May 9th "Old Love" by Norm Foster
Running May 9, 10, 11 12, 16 (Sold Out), 17, 18, 19
Also available for purchase at Bells Bookbin, 552 Talbot st. (across from City Hall)
or call to reserve at 519-878-4452
Also available for purchase at Bells Bookbin, 552 Talbot st. (across from City Hall)
or call to reserve at 519-878-4452
Coming Soon
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Juno award winning singer songwriter Hawksley Workman Tickets available at Bells Bookbin 552 Talbot st 519 878 4452 |
Coming next in the Wingfield Farms Series
With Rod Beattie
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Wingfields Folly June 9th 2013 @ 2:00pm Wingfield Unbound Sept. 8th 2013 @ 2:00 Tickets $40.00 519-633-8530 Notice Tickets for the Wingfield series are available at our new ticket agent Bell's Bookbin 552 Talbot st. (directly across from City Hall) 10am - 5pm Tues - Sat. 519-878-4452 |
Update: Renovations & Thank-you
The Elgin Theatre Guild is very grateful for a $200,000 gift in June from the Estate of Dorothy Palmer to pay for renovations to our Princess Avenue Playhouse.
The theatre has used this generous donation in three main areas: long-term preservation of the building and its heritage elements for future generations; adding to the versatility of the venue; and improved audience experience.
The roof is being done and the stained glass windows re-leaded to preserve the heritage building.
Stage curtains, lighting upgrades, better sound capabilities and electrical upgrades, plus a performance trust fund will add to the versatility of the space and allow more music acts to use the facility.
Renovations to the lobby and a newly paved parking lot will make for a better experience of audiences for years to come.
More importantly, the comprehensive renovations will relieve the board and other volunteers of one of its principle pre-occupations, maintaining an aging building. With major work taken care of, the board will be more able to indulge its chief pleasure, creating a theatre and arts hub that builds on its 44-year history of the Elgin Theatre Guild, and expands the arts offerings to the community.
The board of directors and volunteers of the Elgin Theatre Guild are most grateful to the benevolence of Mrs. Palmer and the confidence shown by her trustee in making this gift.
The theatre has used this generous donation in three main areas: long-term preservation of the building and its heritage elements for future generations; adding to the versatility of the venue; and improved audience experience.
The roof is being done and the stained glass windows re-leaded to preserve the heritage building.
Stage curtains, lighting upgrades, better sound capabilities and electrical upgrades, plus a performance trust fund will add to the versatility of the space and allow more music acts to use the facility.
Renovations to the lobby and a newly paved parking lot will make for a better experience of audiences for years to come.
More importantly, the comprehensive renovations will relieve the board and other volunteers of one of its principle pre-occupations, maintaining an aging building. With major work taken care of, the board will be more able to indulge its chief pleasure, creating a theatre and arts hub that builds on its 44-year history of the Elgin Theatre Guild, and expands the arts offerings to the community.
The board of directors and volunteers of the Elgin Theatre Guild are most grateful to the benevolence of Mrs. Palmer and the confidence shown by her trustee in making this gift.
About Mrs. Palmer:
A graduate of St. Thomas Collegiate Institute, Dorothy Palmer taught elementary school children in Eden, Sparta, and at Myrtle Street School in St. Thomas. An accomplished pianist and singer, she particularly enjoyed her role as a music instructor in the schools and as a member of church and community choirs. Mrs. Palmer lived her whole life as a resident of Elgin County. She died in June 2010.
Statement from the trustee of the Dorothy Palmer estate:
In June 2011, an agreement was reached between the Guild and Andrew Gunn, Trustee of the Estate of Mrs. Palmer, to refurbish the Princess Avenue Playhouse in St. Thomas. “It is exciting to know that the people of St. Thomas and surrounding area will soon have the opportunity to attend plays and concerts in a freshly updated facility,” Mr. Gunn commented. “I am confident, knowing how much Dorothy enjoyed live music and theatre, that this is a very appropriate project for the Estate to support. The Playhouse will have a fresh look and will be well used by the community for many years to come. It is truly exciting to support this project.”
A graduate of St. Thomas Collegiate Institute, Dorothy Palmer taught elementary school children in Eden, Sparta, and at Myrtle Street School in St. Thomas. An accomplished pianist and singer, she particularly enjoyed her role as a music instructor in the schools and as a member of church and community choirs. Mrs. Palmer lived her whole life as a resident of Elgin County. She died in June 2010.
Statement from the trustee of the Dorothy Palmer estate:
In June 2011, an agreement was reached between the Guild and Andrew Gunn, Trustee of the Estate of Mrs. Palmer, to refurbish the Princess Avenue Playhouse in St. Thomas. “It is exciting to know that the people of St. Thomas and surrounding area will soon have the opportunity to attend plays and concerts in a freshly updated facility,” Mr. Gunn commented. “I am confident, knowing how much Dorothy enjoyed live music and theatre, that this is a very appropriate project for the Estate to support. The Playhouse will have a fresh look and will be well used by the community for many years to come. It is truly exciting to support this project.”
Contact:Phone: (519) 633-8530
Email: info@elgintheatreguild.ca |
Mailing address: P.O. Box 20154 St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 4H4 Charitable # 118887123RR0001 |
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