2019 Renovation

THE THIRD ACT - RENOVATION 2019

Why did we renovate?

Lakeside Little Theatre had not been seriously upgraded since 1997. Design issues included:

  • Seat comfort and space efficiency
  • Poor accommodation for mobility impaired viewers
  • Sub-optimal viewing angles from the auditorium
  • Antiquated and noisy cooling systems
  • Safety concerns especially considering our aging viewers and volunteers

How did we do it?

In 2018 a major funding campaign, The Third Act, began with the intent of supporting a major upgrade of Lakeside Little Theatre's facilities. Through the efforts and contributions, both financial and personal, of many individuals, plans and funds were accumulated to allow the project to begin in May, 2019, and with plans to finish in October in time for Season 55 to begin. 

Key to the project were: 

  • Canadian theatre architect Thom Weeks , who volunteered his time and expertise to create a plan for a new LLT facility
  • LLT Board President, Peter Luciano , whose vision and leadership enabled the project to take shape
  • LLT Board Director of Development, Dennis McCary , who led the fund-raising campaign
  • LLT Board Publicity Manager, Garry Peerless , who became LLT's Project Manager during the project's execution
  • Over 150 contributors, including several major donors of over 100,000 pesos, who enabled the project to be funded
  • Dozens of volunteers, who cleared and packed up the theatre prior to the project's start, and who participated throughout the project
Plan Overview
    • Key Improvements

    AUDIENCE CHAMBER 

    • Replace the seating foundation and seats
    • Change the pitch of the chamber base
    • Add 2 wheelchair spaces
    • Replace house lights
    • Add aisle lighting
    • Add evaporative cooling under the seats
    • Install sound & light locks with new doors

     

    STAGE 

    • Remove and replace stage apron
    • Lower the stage 30 cm
    • Raise the proscenium arch 1 meter
    • Replace the stage flooring with easily replaceable material
    • Replace the main curtain
    • Add catwalks for setting & adjusting lights, & building access
    • Install new worklights
    • Install new stage ventilation
    • Remove, review & replace fittings above the stage
    • Relocate access to props room
    • Relocate dimmers to a protected location

    TECHNOLOGY BOOTH 

    • Remove and replace cabinetry
    • Enlarge footprint
    • Install cooling
    • Relocate entry

     

    ANGEL TERRACE 

    • Relocate entrance & bar sales booth
    • Relocate bar
    • Relocate office to upper floor
    • Relocate library to upper floor
    • Reconfigure access to rehearsal hall

     

    SUPPORT FACILITIES 

    • Relocate access to washrooms and remodel
    • Reconfigure & expand green room and dressing rooms
    • Construct new office and library
    • Construct new workshop with cooling equipment on roof
    • Replace wiring throughout buildings
    • Add new wheelchair ramp

    Photo History

    Approximately November 1, 2019
    October 15, 2019
    August 31, 2019
    August 14, 2019
    It's getting exciting!  August 9, 2019
    As of July 26, 2019
    As of July 13, 2019
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