RENOVATION OF THE
CLAYOQUOT SOUND THEATRE 2024
The Clayoquot Sound Theatre will soon turn 40 years old and is undergoing some very exciting renovations that will transform it into an artistic hub, able to host a wider variety of professional performances and community activities! The whole space is presently getting completely revamped to become a more flexible, healthier, accessible and kid-safe facility! Much of the theatre’s old wood structures has been gutted and windows have been added —making the building a much brighter, more welcoming, healthier space. It will also become wheelchair accessible, making it possible for people with reduced mobility to sit in the front row or to perform. Other planned features include state-of-the-art retractable risers that expand the possible audience size with a standing crowd, and a sprung floor that is ideal for dance performances and rehearsals.
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The funding raising campaign for phase one of the project has reached its goal of $600,000!
Including :
$75,000 grant from the BC Arts Council
$248,000 from Heritage Canada
$60,000 from the West Coast Sustainable Tourism Association
$50,000 from Meg Stewart
$40,000 from Pacific Sands
$20,000 from District of Tofino
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We are NOW fundraising $150,000 to cover the cost of phase 2, consisting of the purchast of a professional lighting system and sound equipment. You can show your support for this amazing project and help our fundraising effort by sponsoring one of the theatre's new seats or a complete row! In addition, personal, tax-deductible donations of any amount to support the Clayoquot Sound Theatre can be made via the Tofino Community Enrichment Society who will issue a charitable receipt and pass all raised funds directly to the theatre.
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Together, let’s give our beloved theatre the rejuvenation it needs to enhance the performing arts in our community!
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Contact Theatre Manager for more info :
Sophie L’Homme
tofinotheatre@gmail.com
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The CSCTA wants to say a great thank you to Scott Windsor, a senior theatre consultant from Ontario, who has helped us greatly with the plans of the new Theatre. He has spend countless hours with Sophie planning and designing this new artistic hub.
