The city confirmed that the theatre will remain open and accessible for our independent companies. I spent so many nights in that space watching local artists find their footing and I am relieved that it stays a home for our community. We have secured the future of this stage but …
Arts Court theatre is a venue for many local, independent theatre companies and events throughout the year. It is a gateway for emerging artists and a networking hub for the local arts community. Arts Court Theatre is an incredibly valuable asset and with the discontinuation of the Ottawa Arts Court Foundation, we would like to stress to the City of Ottawa how important it is to the local arts community that this theatre continue to operate and be accessible and affordable to independent companies.
I have spent years watching new talent find their footing on this stage and losing that space would leave a hole in our community that cannot be filled. We are almost at 250 names on this list so please send this link to a few people who believe in local theatre right now. I need your help to push this over the line so the city understands how many of us depend on this venue.
August 11, 2012
I have spent this week meeting with local artists who are terrified about losing their only affordable space to perform. The feedback pouring in confirms that our community will fractured if we lose this theater. I am currently preparing these stories to present directly to the city officials who hold the keys to this building.
Reached 100 supporters
August 10, 2012
6 Comments
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Tom Kapoor
13 years ago
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Saw a play there last month it was awesome. dont tear it down.
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Elena Osborne
13 years ago
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We need affordable venues in this town. everything is getting way too expensive for small companies.
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Sarah Todd
13 years ago
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This space is the heart of ottawa theater. losing it would be such a huge blow to all the local artists trying to get their start.
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David Henderson
13 years ago
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I have performed here and seen so many friends put on amazing shows. Please dont kill the arts scene in this city.
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Mark Graham
14 years ago
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Ridiculous that they would even consider shutting this down. so many great memories here over the years.
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Jessica Watson
14 years ago
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KEEP IT OPEN. independent theatre needs a home.
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The city confirmed that the theatre will remain open and accessible for our independent companies. I spent so many nights in that space watching local artists find their footing and I am relieved that it stays a home for our community. We have secured the future of this stage but …
Arts Court theatre is a venue for many local, independent theatre companies and events throughout the year. It is a gateway for emerging artists and a networking hub for the local arts community. Arts Court Theatre is an incredibly valuable asset and with the discontinuation of the Ottawa Arts Court Foundation, we would like to stress to the City of Ottawa how important it is to the local arts community that this theatre continue to operate and be accessible and affordable to independent companies.
I have spent years watching new talent find their footing on this stage and losing that space would leave a hole in our community that cannot be filled. We are almost at 250 names on this list so please send this link to a few people who believe in local theatre right now. I need your help to push this over the line so the city understands how many of us depend on this venue.
August 11, 2012
I have spent this week meeting with local artists who are terrified about losing their only affordable space to perform. The feedback pouring in confirms that our community will fractured if we lose this theater. I am currently preparing these stories to present directly to the city officials who hold the keys to this building.
Reached 100 supporters
August 10, 2012
6 Comments
T
Tom Kapoor
13 years ago
Featured
Saw a play there last month it was awesome. dont tear it down.
E
Elena Osborne
13 years ago
Featured
We need affordable venues in this town. everything is getting way too expensive for small companies.
S
Sarah Todd
13 years ago
Featured
This space is the heart of ottawa theater. losing it would be such a huge blow to all the local artists trying to get their start.
D
David Henderson
13 years ago
Featured
I have performed here and seen so many friends put on amazing shows. Please dont kill the arts scene in this city.
M
Mark Graham
14 years ago
Featured
Ridiculous that they would even consider shutting this down. so many great memories here over the years.
Saw a play there last month it was awesome. dont tear it down.