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Garage Door Theatre
1519 Wyandotte Street East
[email protected]
What is the Garage Door Theatre and why should our
readers be excited?
The Garage Door Theatre is a new creative space in
Walkerville. It will be part of the Walkerville Art Centre, a
facility for the community which will include the theatre, a
rehearsal space, café, office space for non-profits and shops.
The theatre will provide a unique performance space that can
accommodate a variety of artistic performances, activities,
shows and events. Our first venture will be the upcoming
Windsor Walkerville Fringe Festival taking place this May 6 –
15 with shows happening daily and all ticket sales going
directly to the artists. With so much potential, we hope it will
become the centre for all things creative in Walkerville..
How is the Garage Door Theatre different from the
competition?
The Garage Door Theatre is an adaptable
theatre space with movable stages and
seating. The versatility and capacity of the
space will allow it to handle everything
from a concert to a birthday party. We are
planning to be a fully licensed facility so we
can meet all event needs, as well as having
a café attached to the theatre will allow
further services for events and functions.
The second floor of the building will offer
office, meeting and event space for
non-profits, as well as a rehearsal space.
Why did you choose Walkerville as your
present location?
Walkerville chose us! When the old
Monarch Mattress Building came up for
sale last year, Mary Lambros, owner of
Lorelei’s Bistro and the Olde Walkerville Theatre, wanted the
spot for a parking lot only to find out the building could not be
torn down. She decided it was time for plan B and started
work on turning the space into a new Arts Centre and theatre..
Does the name have a story behind it?
As we started to decide what to do with the building and
discussions of the Art Centre and theatre began, the space
itself became the focal point. The fact that there are 2 garage
doors in the middle was going to make it very easy for bands
and productions to load in and out of the theatre. Due to those
garage doors, we started calling the new theatre space “The
Garage Door Theatre” and it stuck!
The Garage Door Theatre occupies the former Monarch
Mattress store on Wyandotte Street East