Mulgrave Road Theatre Centre for the Arts PROGRESS REPORT JANUARY 2026
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 has received zero carbon certification from the Canada Green Building Council, 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 while upholding responsible care-taking of the environment.
Building envelope - July 2025
This project is the brainchild of Executive & Artistic Director Emmy Alcorn ; in collaboration with Managing Director 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 nationally recognized facility will be a gathering place to pursue the dynamic intersection of professional arts , community development , and environmental stewardship through the following activities: Producing, developing and promoting professional works of theatre. Showcasing and collaborating with professional artists and arts organizations. 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 Monitoring and maintaining Zero Carbon status as per the Canada Green Building Council.
Groundbreaking with board members, staff and government representatives
Solar panels on new addition
COMPLETED TO DATE
site preparation & demolition cistern poured and backfilled under-slab plumbing wood framing & building envelope drywall 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 security system sprung floor system retractable seating system doors & hardware
Installing retractable seating
IN PROCESS
architectural woodwork cabinetry interior painting
UPCOMING
landscaping asphalt, curb & sidewalk signage & donor wall theatre equipment purchase & installation testing of all systems
Artistic Director Emmy Alcorn tracking the progress Photo: Hilary Hendsbee
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. Maritect Investigations & Security Limited Solterre Design Steelmac Ltd. Steve Grady Construction
Tate Engineering Inc. Thorbahn Acoustics Trinity Energy Group Verhagen Demolition Ltd. Vollick McKee
Employing Nova Scotia workers
FUNDING SOURCES Government of Canada Province of Nova Scotia Municipality of the District of Guysborough
Foundations Corporations Individuals
Funds raised to date $8,751,000 Remaining to raise $618,000 NAMING OPPORTUNITIES are available
Building the 35,000-gallon cistern to supply the sprinkler system
Installing sprung floor
2-level catwalk
Catwalk inspection
Flex offices
Future Art Gallery
Acoustic panels and coat hooks
Retractable seating
Installing Art Gallery lights
Site visit - project management team
East coast hemlock
We gratefully acknowledge the generosity and vision of our donors, whose contributions are transforming a dream into reality.
GOLD Gridline Construction Ltd.
PIONEERS Hewitt Foundation
Guysborough PharmaChoice Iron Maple Constructors Inc. Wendy Paquette & Sharon Martin Tate Engineering
GROUNDBREAKERS Wendy & Harley MacCaull J&W Murphy Foundation
CHAMPIONS The Estate of James Gordon Drysdale Margaret & David Fountain The Molson Foundation RBC Foundation
SILVER Annabel Bruce in memory of Harry Bruce Gabriel Bruce in memory of Harry Bruce Penny Bruce in memory of Harry Bruce Canso Ford Mary K. Connolly Cindy Cowan
MAJOR MacLeod Cares
Sisters of St. Martha Frank & Debbi Sobey Marsha & Paul Sobey PLATINUM Aida Arnold Anonymous Barb Bell & Glen Rees Black Family Foundation John Hamilton & Minoli Amit High-Crest Enterprises Ltd.
in memory of Dr. Anita Foley Darlene David-Cashin Cook’s Gas Bar & Robin’s Gateway Hyundai Jimmy & Denise Halloran William B. Innis MacDonald Chrysler Limited Ed McKenna in memory of Alistair MacLeod Carmelita O’Neill in honour of Theresa O’Neill Margot O’Neill
in honour of Robbie O’Neill Melinda’s Reflexology
We gratefully acknowledge the generosity and vision of our donors, whose contributions are transforming a dream into reality.
FRIENDS Steve Chisholm Deborah S. Dempsey Arnold and Barb Dobson Mary Fisher Evan & Zoe Gogolin Dan Harvey in memory of John & Andrew Harvey Gay Hauser
SILVER Peter Stoffer & Andrea Pottyondy Keith Towse
Tri-Mac Toyota Elaine Williams
BRONZE Ray & Betty Bates Marc & Clare Champoux Mrs. Joanne T. Curry Damien Delorey Fisheries The Godfrey Family
in memory of Mary Vingoe Scott & Deanna Henry Dr. Catherine Kelly in memory of Jenny Munday Wayne Kennedy Ken Kingston & Maria van Vonderen Dar J. Lake Yvette MacDonald Jim MacLean Kenneth & Charlene MacMillan Alex MacPherson Rev. Heather Manuel & Cindy Malcolm Marion Mayfield Denise McGee Jim & Chris Muise
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 Stephen Anthony Bruce & Kim Avery
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
Edward Avery Mark Ballard Lori Boudreau Jackie Briand Ray Burns Century Nissan Ron Chisholm Hydroseeding
RECOGNITION PROGRAM All levels to be recognized on display in lobby Charitable Registration Numbe r 11924 6098 RR 0001
PATRONS
Major $25,000+ Platinum $10,000+
Gold $5,000+ Silver $1,000+ Bronze $500+ Friend $1-$499
VISIONARY $1,000,000+ Naming opportunity on exterior
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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
Executive & Artistic Director | Emmy Alcorn 902-968-1600 emmy@mulgraveroad.ca Managing Director | 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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