The Manitoba Theatre for Young People at The Forks. (HANDOUT)
WINNIPEG — The federal government is providing $500,000 for upgrades to the Manitoba Theatre for Young People (MTYP) at The Forks.
The funding will fund the renovation and modernization of the theatre, bringing the latest technology and remain environmentally sustainable.
This renovation project will see the conversion of MTYP’s secondary programming space, Richardson Hall, into the fully functioning Richardson Studio Theatre. Additional upgrades will modernize the theatre’s technical systems and make the space more sustainable and accessible.
“This facility has been MTYP’s home for 25 years, and it has not only served us well, but also been an important space for many other organizations in our community who rely on using it for their own activities,” said Debra Zoerb, managing director of the MTYP.
“We know how impactful the experiences in this building are for the many generations of people who have come through these doors. This building is somewhere all can feel welcome to enjoy, share and participate in the arts.”
Accessibility upgrades include the installation of a new assistive-listening system, renovated and fully accessible washrooms, and the redevelopment of MTYP’s quiet room where audiences, including neuro-diverse children, can enjoy performances from a welcoming space.
