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About Us
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History
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Founded
in 1976, ITOPA is a volunteer, non-professional community
theatre company. ITOPA is run by a volunteer board of
directors who are selected from the membership.
In
1976, a group of people began meeting to explore the possibility
of setting up a community theatre. A set of by-laws was
drawn up; a name chosen; a logo designed; and ITOPA was
incorporated under the Charitable Organizations Act. The
first show was a children's production called "Ready,
Steady, Go". The first adult production was "Barefoot
in the Park", directed by a professional with financial
support from Theatre Ontario.
In
the fall of 1980, ITOPA moved to its present location,
Park Place Theatre, and signed a five year lease the following
year. In the spring of 1983, ITOPA received a Wintario
grant to cover one-third of the expenses to enlarge the
stage and create work space backstage. The production
"Waiting for the Parade" won the Adjudicator's Award at
Festival that year. In January 1986, a major fund raising
campaign was launched for making improvements to comply
with legislation regarding safety standards.
In
1991, Park Place Theatre was purchased with assistance
from the Ministry of Culture and Communication. More renovations
were carried out, and in 1995 a new lobby was opened.
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An early picture of the corner were the
Theatre is now |
What's
at the theatre? A short summary of what we do.
The
Ingersoll Theatre of Performing Arts is a non-profit organization
controlled by its members, who have full voting privileges
and, therefore, determine its policies and direction.
ITOPA members come from many different backgrounds: actors,
directors, backstage crew, and cultural supporters. Some
of those involved pursue theatre as a profession and some
as a hobby. As a member, you are entitled to the following:
Membership
is $10 per year; however, first time cast and crew on
an ITOPA production receive membership free for one year.
To
become a member or renew your membership, email us at
admin@itopa.ca or send your name, address, telephone number,
and a cheque for $10 to ITOPA, Box 304, Ingersoll, ON
N5C 3K5.
ITOPA
has 148 seats in 13 rows. Each wing accomodates 22 people,
and the main floor 104. The seats are comfortable cinema-styled
seats.
Our
in-house certified sound and light technican takes care
of all your sound and lighting needs. Please contact us
if you have any special requirements.
We
provide full box office services including ticket sales,
poster design and marketing at an additional small cost.
Details
to follow soon. For rental enquiries, please contact us
at the above phone number.
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