
Mariposa Arts Theatre Foundation Rehearsal Hall and Workshop
The Mariposa Arts Theatre Foundation
is now in its fifth year of running and maintaining the expansive rehearsal
hall and workshop (located at 12 Brammer
Road in Orillia). This building was made possible by donations
from many people in the Orillia and area dedicated to the
perseverance of keeping theatre alive in Orillia. Originally, the Mariposa
Arts Theatre Foundation was established to bring the theatre to Orillia
and bring the Orillia Opera
House back into its days of glory by making it a functioning theatre once
again. The success of the Opera House and of Mariposa Arts Theatre Foundation
can only be attributed to the hard work of many individuals over the last 40
years that kept this dream alive. In order to keep this dream alive and to keep
quality theatre productions to grace the stages of the Orillia Opera House, the
support of the community is always needed. Whether by attending MAT film
nights, MAT stage productions, supporting the various fund-raising activities
or by contributing funds to the Mariposa Arts Theatre Foundation, MAT
requires that you be there for us, and the Foundation will continue to give
back to the community by producing quality theatre productions, bringing
festival quality films to the Galaxy Cinema, and by enriching the community of
Orillia and area with its artistic endeavours.
Our current fund raiser is the
“Orillia Applause Pack” coupon book. The books are $25.00 and funds go
directly to MATF. This coupon book has
many offers within it and you will quickly recover the cost of the book by just
visiting one of the sponsors within it.
Please, inquire with any MAT member and obtain this wonderful booklet!
Current projects that we
require funds for (our list of “nice to have” but currently under funded)
include paving the parking lot, landscaping the exterior grounds and further
construction to finish off the rehearsal hall (painting, shelves etc.). The Foundation is always willing to accept
any gifts to further our cause. MATF is a charitable Foundation and tax receipts
will be provided for donations.
For those that have and
continue to contribute to MATF, thank you! We hope that you continue to support
the Foundation with your generous gifts and attendance at the Theatre! We look forward to seeing you in the
Theatre!