Globe Theatre, Regina facts for kids
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| Nonprofit | |
| Industry | Theatre |
| Founded | 1966 |
| Headquarters | 1801 Scarth Street Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 2G9 |
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Key people
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Ken & Sue Kramer (founders) |
The Globe Theatre in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, is a special place where stories come to life on stage! It was started in 1966 by Ken and Sue Kramer. This theatre was the very first professional group in Saskatchewan that focused on both performing plays and teaching people about theatre.
About the Globe Theatre
The Globe Theatre was founded in 1966 by Ken and Sue Kramer. It was the first professional theatre company in Saskatchewan. This means they had paid actors and staff who put on plays for the public. The theatre was named after William Shakespeare's famous Globe Theatre in London, England.
Today, the Globe Theatre is the largest performing arts group in Saskatchewan. It is also the main theatre for the city of Regina. The theatre is located in a historic building called the Prince Edward Building. This building was constructed in 1906. It used to be Regina's Post Office and even the headquarters for the RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police). Later, it became the City Hall.
The Globe Theatre moved into the second and third floors of this building in 1981. In 2014, the theatre actually bought the Prince Edward Building.
Stages and Shows
The Globe Theatre has two main stages for its performances. One is a large "theatre-in-the-round" stage with 406 seats. This means the audience sits all around the stage, making you feel very close to the action! The other stage is a smaller "black box" space with 100 seats. This space is more flexible and is often used for new artists and experimental plays.
Each year, the theatre puts on about six different shows. These can include comedies, dramas, and musicals. The Globe Theatre also started its own school in 2006. The Globe Theatre School teaches acting and other theatre skills to people of all ages.
Theatre Leaders
The Globe Theatre has had several artistic directors over the years. An artistic director is like the main creative leader of the theatre. They choose the plays and guide the artistic vision.
- Ken Kramer (1966–1989)
- Susan Ferley (1989–1998)
- Ruth Smillie (1998–2019)
- Jennifer Brewin (2020–present)
