When Sid Dickinson thought about the issue, he found it very satisfying because he knew that his local treasure in Collingwood had been preserved for more than a century after it was first opened.
"This is a closed landmark in the town;
In order to be able to re-open it, reposition it and make it a successful business today, it is beneficial, "said Dickinson, owner of the historic gay theater located in Hurontario st. 2016
When the theater opened for the first time in 1911, it was called the Imperial Theater.
In 1922, the name was changed to the Rex theater, and in 1927 it was changed to the current name, the gay theater.
On 2003, when the theater was closed, Dickinson saw the owner Sam Las standing outside and he was leaving a spinning meeting.
"I said," Sam, have you ever thought about selling this place?
'It happened that Russ had just met to make a list of the building and encouraged Dickinson to speak to the agent who was about to leave.
Dickinson said: "I don't know anything about drama . . . . . . But I think it's a great property with historical value and what I can do . ".
In May 23, 2003, the doors opened again, and the legacy of the theater continued to exist under the leadership of Dickinson.
Dickinson said that today, the main products of the theater are live theater performed by Collingwood theater, live music and art, and several films have been screened.
In addition to the historic charm, the theater has a modern 1080 p projector, which can be used in 26-foot drop-
Screen in stateof-the-
Art digital sound system, stage lighting, stage performance and air conditioning.
The renovation in 2017 also added a fully licensed bar and lounge area, adding to the theater experience.
"People are looking forward to coming back, whether it's musicians or customers," said Bryce Bly, manager of Gayety.
"The acoustic effect is fantastic and everyone who comes here is talking about it being a hidden gem, a great theater," Dickinson added . ".
"Jim Cuddy is here and he said, 'I want to have a theater like this.
The building has a century-old history and has many nostalgic moments.
A call from Calgary asked Dickinson to rent the theater to a couple who first dated at a gay theater many years ago.
Dickinson found the same movie they were watching at the time and wrote the name on the tent.
"It's funny, I went out and bought them a bottle of champagne," he said . ".
"They had a great night.
"There are also weddings, student dramas and movies for local high school students.
"This year we will have 100 events here," Dickinson said . ".
While Dickinson is trying to preserve the historical features of the building, he is also trying to embrace modern features to help businesses, for example, send systems to people's mobile phones for tickets that can be scanned.
His philosophy is simple: "People and their experiences are the only two things that matter.
For more information, visit gayetytheatre. com.
When Sid Dickinson thought about the issue, he found it very satisfying because he knew that his local treasure in Collingwood had been preserved for more than a century after it was first opened.
"This is a closed landmark in the town;
In order to be able to re-open it, reposition it and make it a successful business today, it is beneficial, "said Dickinson, owner of the historic gay theater located in Hurontario st. 2016
When the theater opened for the first time in 1911, it was called the Imperial Theater.
In 1922, the name was changed to the Rex theater, and in 1927 it was changed to the current name, the gay theater.
On 2003, when the theater was closed, Dickinson saw the owner Sam Las standing outside and he was leaving a spinning meeting.
"I said," Sam, have you ever thought about selling this place?
'It happened that Russ had just met to make a list of the building and encouraged Dickinson to speak to the agent who was about to leave.
Dickinson said: "I don't know anything about drama . . . . . . But I think it's a great property with historical value and what I can do . ".
In May 23, 2003, the doors opened again, and the legacy of the theater continued to exist under the leadership of Dickinson.
Dickinson said that today, the main products of the theater are live theater performed by Collingwood theater, live music and art, and several films have been screened.
In addition to the historic charm, the theater has a modern 1080 p projector, which can be used in 26-foot drop-
Screen in stateof-the-
Art digital sound system, stage lighting, stage performance and air conditioning.
The renovation in 2017 also added a fully licensed bar and lounge area, adding to the theater experience.
"People are looking forward to coming back, whether it's musicians or customers," said Bryce Bly, manager of Gayety.
"The acoustic effect is fantastic and everyone who comes here is talking about it being a hidden gem, a great theater," Dickinson added . ".
"Jim Cuddy is here and he said, 'I want to have a theater like this.
The building has a century-old history and has many nostalgic moments.
A call from Calgary asked Dickinson to rent the theater to a couple who first dated at a gay theater many years ago.
Dickinson found the same movie they were watching at the time and wrote the name on the tent.
"It's funny, I went out and bought them a bottle of champagne," he said . ".
"They had a great night.
"There are also weddings, student dramas and movies for local high school students.
"This year we will have 100 events here," Dickinson said . ".
While Dickinson is trying to preserve the historical features of the building, he is also trying to embrace modern features to help businesses, for example, send systems to people's mobile phones for tickets that can be scanned.
His philosophy is simple: "People and their experiences are the only two things that matter.
For more information, visit gayetytheatre. com.
When Sid Dickinson thought about the issue, he found it very satisfying because he knew that his local treasure in Collingwood had been preserved for more than a century after it was first opened.
"This is a closed landmark in the town;
In order to be able to re-open it, reposition it and make it a successful business today, it is beneficial, "said Dickinson, owner of the historic gay theater located in Hurontario st. 2016
When the theater opened for the first time in 1911, it was called the Imperial Theater.
In 1922, the name was changed to the Rex theater, and in 1927 it was changed to the current name, the gay theater.
On 2003, when the theater was closed, Dickinson saw the owner Sam Las standing outside and he was leaving a spinning meeting.
"I said," Sam, have you ever thought about selling this place?
'It happened that Russ had just met to make a list of the building and encouraged Dickinson to speak to the agent who was about to leave.
Dickinson said: "I don't know anything about drama . . . . . . But I think it's a great property with historical value and what I can do . ".
In May 23, 2003, the doors opened again, and the legacy of the theater continued to exist under the leadership of Dickinson.
Dickinson said that today, the main products of the theater are live theater performed by Collingwood theater, live music and art, and several films have been screened.
In addition to the historic charm, the theater has a modern 1080 p projector, which can be used in 26-foot drop-
Screen in stateof-the-
Art digital sound system, stage lighting, stage performance and air conditioning.
The renovation in 2017 also added a fully licensed bar and lounge area, adding to the theater experience.
"People are looking forward to coming back, whether it's musicians or customers," said Bryce Bly, manager of Gayety.
"The acoustic effect is fantastic and everyone who comes here is talking about it being a hidden gem, a great theater," Dickinson added . ".
"Jim Cuddy is here and he said, 'I want to have a theater like this.
The building has a century-old history and has many nostalgic moments.
A call from Calgary asked Dickinson to rent the theater to a couple who first dated at a gay theater many years ago.
Dickinson found the same movie they were watching at the time and wrote the name on the tent.
"It's funny, I went out and bought them a bottle of champagne," he said . ".
"They had a great night.
"There are also weddings, student dramas and movies for local high school students.
"This year we will have 100 events here," Dickinson said . ".
While Dickinson is trying to preserve the historical features of the building, he is also trying to embrace modern features to help businesses, for example, send systems to people's mobile phones for tickets that can be scanned.
His philosophy is simple: "People and their experiences are the only two things that matter.
For more information, visit gayetytheatre. com.