Mulgrave Road Theatre Centre for the Arts PROGRESS REPORT
Thank you for your interest in Mulgrave Road Theatre’s Centre for the Arts . Your vision and generosity can help to ensure the completion of a phenomenal undertaking. This building of the future is certified zero carbon, and will acquire 87% of its energy from the sun. A beacon for arts professionals, community members and visitors to the region, it will celebrate and inspire creativity and connection.
Groundbreaking with board members, staff and government representatives
This project is the brainchild of Artistic Director Emmy Alcorn ; in collaboration with Administrator Sherry McGee , and supported by MRT’s Board of Directors and Infrastructure Committee. In 2018 MRT took a significant step by hiring Solterre Design to lead the architectural work. Tate Engineering Inc was brought on in 2023 to manage the project on the theatre’s behalf. Following an invitation to bid on Phase One, Iron Maple Constructors Inc was chosen and immediately broke ground on the site of the former NSLC on Highway 16. Tate Engineering assumed construction management for the following phases.
Former NSLC donated by the Municipality of the District of Guysborough
Thank you Ethan Hawke for your endorsement.
Acclaimed actor, author, and film director Ethan Hawke and Artistic Director Emmy Alcorn discuss the impact of professional theatre on community and society.
“Thanks to Emmy and Sherry for a tour of their arts centre. Our conversation about the intersection of theatre and community development was inspiring, and something I can get behind. Mulgrave Road Theatre and it’s new facility have my unequivocal support. Looking forward to opening night!” – Ethan Hawke
THE FUTURE This new facility will be a central
gathering place to pursue the dynamic intersection of professional arts and community development , through the following activities: Producing, developing and promoting professional works of theatre. Collaborating with professional artists and arts organizations, both visiting and local. Showcasing visual and performing artists of Nova Scotia
July 2025
Fostering artistic and cultural experiences for all generations. Facilitating innovative public
engagement and educational events. Offering short-term rental space for individuals and organizations. Welcoming visitors to Nova Scotia and Guysborough County
Artist Rendition - Solterre Design
COMPLETED TO DATE
site preparation & demolition cistern poured and backfilled under-slab plumbing wood framing & building envelope ICF walls and cement floor for new section covered-entrance stair tower
2-level catwalk HVAC system sprinkler system electrical and mechanical systems exterior siding triple-glazed windows solar photovoltaic system sprung floor system
Employing workers from Antigonish and Guysborough Counties
IN PROCESS drywall
architectural woodwork doors, finishes & hardware
UPCOMING
landscaping asphalt, curb & sidewalk signage seating & theatre equipment installation donor wall
Building the 35,000-gallon cistern to supply the sprinkler system
CONSTRUCTION TEAM A.H. Roy & Associates Ltd. Andrea Doncaster Engineering Ltd Atlas Structural Systems Design Point Engineering and Surveying Ltd.
Gridline Construction Ltd. Iron Maple Constructors Inc. J.C. Mechanical Contractors Ltd. Linair Electric Ltd. MacDougall Steel Erectors Inc. Solterre Design Steelmac Ltd. Steve Grady Construction Tate Engineering Inc. Thorbahn Acoustics Trinity Energy Group Verhagen Demolition Ltd. Vollick McKee
solar panels on new addition
FUNDING SOURCES Government of Canada Province of Nova Scotia Municipality of the District of Guysborough
Foundations Corporations Individuals
Funds raised to date $8,501,000 Remaining to raise $868,000 NAMING OPPORTUNITIES are available
Artistic Director Emmy Alcorn tracking the progress Photo: Hilary Hendsbee
Preparing for exterior cladding
Future theatre with control booth and catwalks
East coast hemlock
Site visit - project management team
First coat of paint
Catwalk inspection
Sprung-floor installation
Kitchen w / Lobby bar window
Art Gallery
We gratefully acknowledge the generosity and vision of our donors, whose contributions are transforming a dream into reality.
GROUNDBREAKERS Wendy & Harley MacCaull J&W Murphy Foundation CHAMPIONS Margaret & David Fountain The Molson Foundation RBC Foundation MAJOR MacLeod Cares PLATINUM Aida Arnold Anonymous Anonymous Barb Bell & Glen Rees Black Family Foundation John Hamilton & Minoli Amit GOLD Gridline Construction Ltd. Guysborough PharmaChoice Iron Maple Constructors Inc. Wendy Paquette & Sharon Martin Tate Engineering SILVER Sisters of St. Martha Frank & Debbi Sobey Marsha & Paul Sobey
BRONZE Ray & Betty Bates Marc & Clare Champoux Mrs. Joanne T. Curry Damien Delorey Fisheries Paul & Maureen Long Karen Marsh-Delorey in memory of Raymond Delorey Mike, Marilyn & Giselle, Sceles Realty Ltd
Suzanne Tory & Stuart Smith Verhagen Demolition Limited S.W. Weeks Construction FRIENDS Adam Anderson Bruce & Kim Avery
Edward Avery Mark Ballard Lori Boudreau Jackie Briand Ron Chisholm Hydroseeding Deborah S. Dempsey Arnold and Barb Dobson Mary Fisher Evan & Zoe Gogolin Dr. Catherine Kelly in memory of Jenny Munday Wayne Kennedy Dar J. Lake Yvette MacDonald Alex MacPherson Marion Mayfield Denise McGee Mary Jeannine Munro in honor of Eileen Power Harvey Pellerin Marilyn & Sylvester Pellerin Shawna Peverill in honour of Myrtis Sangster Robert Van Wart honouring Linda Carvery Charitable Registration Numbe r 11924 6098 RR 0001
Annabel Bruce in memory of Harry Bruce Penny Bruce in memory of Harry Bruce Darlene David-Cashin Cook’s Gas Bar & Robin’s Jimmy & Denise Halloran William B. Innis Margot O’Neill in honour of Robbie O’Neill Melinda’s Reflexology Peter Stoffer & Andrea Pottyondy Elaine Williams
RECOGNITION PROGRAM All levels to be recognized on display in lobby
PATRONS
Major $25,000+ Platinum $10,000+
VISIONARY $1,000,000+ Naming opportunity on exterior
Gold $5,000+ Silver $1,000+ Bronze $500+ Friend $1-$499
TRAILBLAZER $500,000+ Naming opportunity within the centre PIONEER $250,000+ Naming opportunity within the centre GROUNDBREAKER $100,000+ Naming opportunity within the centre CHAMPION $50,000+ Logo/Name added to plaque in lobby
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Artistic Director | Emmy Alcorn 902-968-1600 emmy@mulgraveroad.ca Administrator | Sherry McGee 902-533-2092
admin@mulgraveroad.ca BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dr. Barb Bell ~ Chair Rev. Heather Manual ~ Vice-Chair Anne Nagel ~ Treasurer Mary K. Connolly ~ Secretary & Past Chair Annabel Bruce
Isabel James Sarah Mason Elaine Williams Gillian McCulloch ~ Artistic Rep Ian Pygott ~ Technical Rep
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