The Vic Juba Community Theatre is campaigning for a new set of automated stage lights.
The automated stage lighting fixtures are due for replacement.
“Our current fixtures are 22 years old and showing their age—errors are becoming more frequent, and parts are increasingly scarce due to the outdated technology,” said Jen McConnell, general manager, Vic Juba Community Theatre.
She says the project is critical to the groups that use the facility.
“Upgrading to a new system will not only provide significant energy savings, but it will also ensure our lighting capabilities remain functional and up to industry standards,” said McConnell.
“This is especially important for the youth dance and theatre groups who call this venue home, as the right lighting can truly enhance the range and impact of their performances.”
The cost of the project is $150,000 and availability of parts has been an issue. An upcoming concert will be raising money to help pay for the lights.
“The Foundation is so fortunate that our friend, Otis Rusling, is sponsoring the Shaela Miller concert on Nov.7 and is donating 100 per cent of the ticket sales to Friends of Weaver Park and the Lloydminster Regional Theatre Foundation,” said Gwen Mottram, chair of the Lloydminster Regional Theatre Foundation.
The theatre foundation will be using their share of the $20 ticket towards the new lightning.
“The Lloydminster Regional Theatre Foundation is very happy to hear the theatre has recently acquired several moving lights from an estate sale. Although they do not replace the entire automated stage lighting system, and they are older technology, they will help extend the life of the current lighting system by a couple of years,” said Mottram.
The foundation hosts two additional major fundraising galas while encouraging patrons to donate on Giving Tuesday on Dec. 3. Money raised from these events will be put towards the stage lights.
People who want to donate to the theatre can do so on their website, vicjubatheatre.ca
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