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HALIFAX: <\/strong>Neptune Theatre in Halifax is among eight organizations in N.S. receiving a total of $1.3 million from the federal government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Last weekend, Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced that more than $1.3\u00a0million from the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund has been awarded to eight organizations in Nova Scotia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The announcement was made during a visit to one of the funding recipients, the Neptune Theatre, in Halifax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Neptune Theatre is receiving $54,000 to transform their warehouse into a functional carpentry workshop and professional storage area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banenr=”34″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate group=”7″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n The conversion will require electrical and plumbing installation, heavy-duty shelving and safety lighting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The improvements will create a better working space for Neptune Theatre\u2019s professionals working in set construction, lighting, sound, prop design and more, which will result in enhanced experiences for audiences and performers on stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The other organizations receiving funding are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n King\u2019s Theatre Society ($489,313); <\/p>\n\n\n\n Museum of Natural History ($346,000); <\/p>\n\n\n\n Nova Scotia Native Women\u2019s Association ($249,722); <\/p>\n\n\n\n Conseil acadien de Par-en-Bas ($125,000); <\/p>\n\n\n\n Songwriters and Storytellers Society ($75,000); <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cobequid Arts Council (10,533$); <\/p>\n\n\n\n and Society for Arts Presentation \/ Centre for Arts Tapes ($6,681).<\/p>\n\n\n\n ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”192″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”31″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quotes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cTheatre and the performing arts help us find meaning, connect with others and build resilient culturally minded communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n “For over 50 years, Neptune Theatre has been the heartbeat of Atlantic Canadian creativity, offering creative, breathtaking, and daring performances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n “Through every obstacle, Neptune perseveres, bringing us unforgettable moments for both audiences and artists alike, enriching the very fabric of Nova Scotia\u2019s theatre community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2014The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage<\/p>\n\n\n\n ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”71″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”188″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cLast summer, Neptune Theatre had to relocate its carpentry shop from its 40-year location to a new warehouse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n “The support from Canadian Heritage allowed Neptune to retrofit a new space and execute the move without interrupting its production schedule. <\/p>\n\n\n\n “The importance of supporting infrastructure is vital to our operations but often challenging to fund. Canadian Heritage\u2019s support in this regard is incredibly meaningful to Neptune\u2019s ongoing success.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2014Kimberlee Stadelmann, Executive Director, Neptune Theatre<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quick facts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Neptune Theatre\u2019s 56,000-square-foot facility houses two large theatres: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Fountain Hall (Main Stage Theatre) and Scotiabank Stage (Second Stage Theatre), which accommodate a total of 680 patrons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Last year, Neptune Theatre produced more than 310 performances and attracted approximately 82,000 paid audience members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”25″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”169″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [adrotate banner=”169″] [adrotate banner=”105″] HALIFAX: Neptune Theatre in Halifax is among eight organizations in N.S. receiving a total of $1.3 million from the federal government. Last weekend, Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced that more than $1.3\u00a0million from the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund has been awarded to eight organizations in Nova Scotia. 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