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The
Thousand Islands Playhouse:
- Operates two fully -renovated
historic venues side by side on the banks of the St. Lawrence River
in Gananoque, the 300 seat Springer Theatre and the 140
seat Firehall.
- Completely produces 80-90% of the
8-10 productions it presents annually, using professional talent
(designers, directors, scenic artists and performers) from across
the country.
- Annually attracts more than 30,000
guests from the Kingston region – many of whom have returned 5 to 8
times in a season.
- Was founded in 1982 by Greg
Wanless, a graduate of the National Theatre School and Queen’s
University, former Stratford actor and now a Queen’s University
professor. Wanless has now occupied the dual position of Artistic
Director/General Manager longer than any other currently-serving
AD/GM in Canada
- Is now one of the top five summer
festivals in Ontario in terms of producing activity and budget. This
includes the Shaw and Stratford Festivals, Soulpepper and Drayton
Entertainment. It is the most active theatre in Eastern Ontario.
- Has a regional economic impact of
$20 million annually.
- Has grown from a 3-show, 10-week
season to presenting twelve shows in 30 weeks, with annual audiences
increased from 6,000 to 60,000 since 1982.
- By the end of 2008, will have
presented 164 productions including 21 world premieres.
- Has been a major supporter of
Canadian content since 1982, with approximately 80% of its
programming now created by Canadian writers.
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Has been featured in
national and international media such as VARIETY Magazine, NCPR
radio, the Globe and Mail, and called “the most charming theatre in
the country” by CBC radio.
2008 – Celebrating 27 Seasons on the beautiful
St. Lawrence in Gananoque, Ontario
A member of the Professional Theatre Alliance of Canada and
Canadian Actors’ Equity Association
© 2008
Thousand Islands
Foundation for the Performing Arts
Gananoque Ontario CANADA
Charitable registration Number 88815 6247 RR0001
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