Theatre & Film

Asper Centre for Theatre and Film

With the support of the Asper Family ($3M), along with generous contributions from the federal and provincial governments, an expansion and renovation of the University's Theatre building at 400 Colony Street – the site of the old Salvation Army Citadel building – is now nearing completion.

The new Asper Centre for Theatre and Film features state-of-the-art performance, production and teaching facilities for theatre and film students. It includes a renovated 120- to 150-seat theatre, and labs and studios dedicated to lighting, sound and recording, and film and media production. As well, the Centre houses specially-designed spaces for rehearsals, teaching, costume, make-up and prop development. The next challenge is to ensure the centre is fitted out with modern stage lighting, film and editing equipment.

“The University of Winnipeg’s Department of Theatre & Film is one of the largest in the country known for producing graduates well connected to the local theatre community. Our family is committed to giving back to The University of Winnipeg and feel it is important to make a contribution to the further development of our city. ”

Leonard Asper

The new Centre will address the pressing national need for more graduates with high-level performance and production skills and enable the University to expand its theatre education and training capabilities.

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