Imperial Theatre Goes High Tech
Government of Canada provides funding for state-of-the-art equipment
(firmenpresse) - SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK -- (Marketwired) -- 03/16/15 -- Department of Canadian Heritage
The Imperial Theatre received a $67,833 investment, through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, to upgrade its technical capacity to accommodate new forms of theatre, dance and music productions using digital imagery projections.
Rodney Weston, Member of Parliament (Saint John), made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
The Imperial Theatre, a centennial artistic venue, will purchase specialized industry-standard projection and lighting equipment that will benefit both the theatre and provincial arts organizations through in-house use and rental agreements.
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"Our Government is proud to invest in organizations, such as the Imperial Theatre, that contribute to the well-being and the economic growth of our communities by providing access to rich, diverse and unique artistic performances to Canadians from coast to coast to coast."
- The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
"The Imperial Theatre is an artistic and cultural jewel that serves as a launching platform for local artists and puts the spotlight on renowned Canadian and international performers."
- Rodney Weston, Member of Parliament (Saint John)
"Imperial Theatre is very pleased to receive support from the Government of Canada towards improved technical equipment. Our audiences will be pleased with the improved quality of the new screen and projector; with these in place, artists will be able to propose presentations at Imperial Theatre that would not have been possible in the past. We are proud of our heritage exterior, but also committed to providing a well-equipped modern performance space."
- SG Lee Bolton, Executive Director, Imperial Theatre
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Marisa Monnin
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Official Languages
819-997-7788
Gilles Theriault
Manager, Communications
Atlantic Region
506-851-3980
Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
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Datum: 16.03.2015 - 13:00 Uhr
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