Kitchener, Ontario – Department of Canadian Heritage
The Government of Canada is providing JM Drama Alumni with $80,000 over two years through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund to present their year-round music series at the Registry Theatre in Kitchener. Throughout 2014–2015 and 2015–2016, the series will feature performances of dance and a variety of musical styles, including classical, jazz, folk, and pop.
The announcement was made today by Stephen Woodworth, Member of Parliament (Kitchener Centre), on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
Quick Facts
- The series will feature performances from artists from Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as Scotland.
- JM Drama operates the Registry Theatre in a heritage-designated building in Kitchener. The building, which originally served as the Waterloo County Registry Office, was once also the home of the Waterloo Regional Police and the Curling Hall of Fame before being given new life as the Registry Theatre in 2001.
Quotes
“Our Government is delivering for organizations that support our artists. JM Drama Alumni provides the Region’s residents and visitors with access to top-notch performances and brings unique cultural experiences to people across Southern Ontario.”
—The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
“I applaud JM Drama for working so hard to ensure that arts, culture, and heritage in Ontario continue to flourish and make this province a wonderful place to live.”
—Stephen Woodworth, Member of Parliament (Kitchener Centre)
“Thanks to the support of the Canada Arts Presentation Fund, the Registry Theatre has been able to strengthen and expand its programming initiatives. The Fund has been instrumental in helping the theatre to play its part in promoting the arts by providing performance opportunities to artists from across Canada, and by bringing our rich and vibrant culture to audiences from throughout our community and beyond.”
—Lawrence McNaught, Director of Programming, Registry Theatre