Some folks within the Sudbury theatre neighborhood usually are not proud of Sure theatre’s transfer to run operations.
The Sudbury Theatre Centre is handing over the working of its operation to the Sure Theatre crew, and that crew says it’s not a merger or a takeover, however a collaborative effort.
“This collaboration got here to be in December. The theatre centre was inspecting its mandate and talent to execute the mandate. The STC approached Sure Theatre within the spirit of collaboration, in search of the chance to carry our assets collectively, and to revitalize the theatre trade and the theatre neighborhood right here in Sudbury,” stated Alessandro Costantini, the Sure Theatre and STC creative director.
Linda Cartier is one in all many people within the native theatre neighborhood who has issues in regards to the transfer, and the way it was finished.
“The priority is, what's the future actually? As a result of that’s not outlined in nice element; and a giant concern in regards to the lack of transparency. Clearly, discussions had been happening for fairly a while, however no info was offered even when you requested it, and there was no consulting or request for suggestions,” stated Cartier
Cartier stated she was caught off guard when all this took place and is anxious in regards to the STC’s future.
“It doesn’t really feel snug. Is that this a merger between two firms, or is that this a dissolving of the Sudbury Theatre Centre? Why was no person else’s opinion vital? They're the individuals who supported it through the years,” stated Cartier.
Costantini stated there’s already been a whole lot of dialogue about funds and infrastructure and the way greatest to make use of present assets to serve the theatre neighborhood and fulfil the corporate’s mandate.
He stated nobody ought to ever assume he and his crew have any aim in thoughts apart from having a profitable, flourishing theatre within the metropolis.
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