CAMBRIDGE – Recently Bryan May, Member of Parliament (Cambridge), announced $99,000 in federal funding for Drayton Theatre. He made the announcement on behalf ofPascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage.
The support is an important investment in the cultural landscape of southern Ontario. The investment was made through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund for a project aimed at equipping seven stages with modern theatre equipment.
This investment will enhance the quality of professional arts presentations through upgraded lighting technology and expanded production capabilities through the use of wireless microphones. It will also help provide advanced training on state-of-the-art equipment and will improve accessibility and consistency for people with hearing impairments. The funds will also help implement essential safety upgrades, including a new fire panel. These additions will benefit six live performing arts facilities in southern Ontario.
“Investments in the arts and culture sector support vibrant communities. The funding for Drayton Theatre will enhance cultural infrastructure, improve safety and will increase accessibility and operational efficiency for artists, audiences, staff and volunteers. I am proud to recognize that the Government of Canada has long been a supporter of Drayton Theatre.” – Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage