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Calling all dancers, singers and actors!

An exciting new community performance space in Melbourne

COMPLETED PROJECT

Project details

Suggested by: Nathaniel

Project partner: Firehouse Theatre Pty Ltd

Budget

$200,000.00

Votes

326 votes received

Melbourne has a thriving performing arts community, and while our city has many large theatres, there is a lack of small and affordable spaces to perform in. Our vision is to convert an existing arts space (pictured) into a black-box theatre. A black-box theatre is an empty shell but with all the necessary theatre tools, including sprung floor and tarket, theatre lights, sound (including sound desk), and retractable theatre seating for 128 people (using local suppliers and labourers). This type of theatre is accessible to a wide range of performers and provides a great boost to the local arts facilities.

This theatre will provide performance opportunities for the community in dance, cabaret, theatre, music theatre, and music recitals. Not only does it support the arts community, it provides the local community with ongoing performances/community events to attend. The location of the proposed theatre is between Armadale train station and High Street, providing easy access for locals and performers. Victorian Government support through Pick My Project will help keep set-up costs low, thereby providing the community with an affordable performance space, making it home to both local established performers, and providing an exciting performance opportunity for our next generation of artists.

COMPLETED PROJECT

Project details

Suggested by: Nathaniel

Project partner: Firehouse Theatre Pty Ltd

Budget

$200,000.00

Votes

326 votes received

Comments

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Bridget Nathan

22 Aug 2018

I've known Nate for many years (however he still looks the same, must be his enthusiasm for life!) as I was a student of the academy once upon a time. His enthusiasm, skill, and kindness to help a large number of students of all ages is outstanding, as I commented to him recently, he must know half of Stonnington by now!! I absolutely loved my time at the school, as it assisted me to build confidence and a lifelong love of the arts. Serendipitously the Australian Dance Company has found me once again and I am thrilled to be involved in the potential of establishing a new venue through the architecture firm Mcildowie Partners. I do believe these things happen for a reason and passionately stand by this project and the potential it has within the local community. Good luck Mike and Nate, extremely happy to be on this journey with you, and to hear that many teachers and students are still part of your community!!!! Which such a strong base you have much room to grow!!!! Bridget Nathan

AngelaA

22 Aug 2018

What a fabulous project! This is a wonderful opportunity to create something magical for our children and the community as a whole. Nat and Mike, your focus is always on providing the authentic performance experience for kids of all ages and the impact this has on their young loves can't be minimized. Fingers and toes crossed!

MikeyCollins

21 Aug 2018

What a fabulous looking space to be accessible to the community

KazV

20 Aug 2018

What a wonderful idea! A fantastic opportunity for you guys, and a fabulous space for Stonnington’s budding performers. Good luck, Nat and Mike!

Lou5001

20 Aug 2018

Good luck guys! Fantastic initiative for Stonnington - much needed performing space for our aspiring artists!

glebbelov

20 Aug 2018

Looks like a good to perform. Opportunity to hire the space, e.g., for dance training, sounds good too.

Dee1023

20 Aug 2018

Love the the concept! Good Luck Guys!

Marita

20 Aug 2018

Good luck Mike & Nat xx love the concept

Annabel T

20 Aug 2018

Wishing you every success in your new venture. Always so impressed with your professionalism and love that you put into everything you do.

You are at the heart of so many families and our community of active young girls. You teach them to dance, but you also help them build a sense of self, build their confidence and pride in themselves, in their dance friends and in the school.

IreneDeng

20 Aug 2018

Good Luck

KerrieME

19 Aug 2018

Something worth getting behind!
Hope you are successful in your quest to bring a great initiative to life. An amazing opportunity for our young dancers should you be successful.

Pamlight

19 Aug 2018

Such a great idea. It would be a terrific asset to the community. Good luck.

Tricia

19 Aug 2018

Amazing idea guys, very exciting!!!!!!

karinascott

19 Aug 2018

What a great idea, and a way for parents to be more involved in our children's dance, arts and creative pursuits.

Vanessajmoon

19 Aug 2018

Goodluck Acadamey of Dance. What a fabulous project that our children will benefit from.

clairenogic

19 Aug 2018

All the best!

Contemporary500

18 Aug 2018

All the best to the dance school and teachers and students! Do look forward to having more space and opportunities for dance lovers!

athan97

18 Aug 2018

Such an amazing project which is perfect for the arts and community alike!! Best of luck!!

Chunjin23

18 Aug 2018

What a fantastic project, all the best to dance school.

Amanda Hampel

18 Aug 2018

Australian Dance Company will be providing the most amazing opportunities for our performance loving community - this is definitely one project that should be in your voting list. Let's make this dream a reality!!

ElleG

18 Aug 2018

Good luck !

michwar

18 Aug 2018

We’re crossing our fingers for you!!

P Herron

18 Aug 2018

What a fabulous initiative! An asset to all the dancer and lovers of theatre in the local area. Fingers crossed!

What a wonderful opportunity to grow and develop what is already a fantastic dance and performing arts academy. Good luck Nat and Mike.

18 Aug 2018

What a wonderful opportunity to grow and develop the Academy, which will do wonders for the community. Good Luck.

Juliekirkpatrick

18 Aug 2018

A fantastic opportunity for a space in my community to benefit the performance arts