Mainstage 2011

It is with deep regret that the Powerhouse Theatre announces that it has withdrawn its offer to host Theatre B.C.'s Mainstage Drama Festival, which was to have taken place in July 2011.
The government of British Columbia has made severe cuts to funding previously available to Arts groups such as ours, and the Powerhouse Theatre in financially unable to pick up the multi-thousand dollar slack that would be required to mount this 10-day provinciall theatre event.
The MAINSTAGE 2011 committee (which had been up and running since early 2009) has therefore disbanded.
We are deeply grateful to you, our patrons, for your ongoing support of the Powerhouse Theatre, and we look forward to offering you a full slate of productions this 2010-11 season.

What is MAINSTAGE?

MAINSTAGE is the Annual Provincial Theatre Festival for community theatre groups throughout BC. Sponsored by Theatre BC, it is one of the longest-running theatre traditions in Canada. This exciting event is the culmination of winning plays from Theatre BC Zone Festivals involving up to 10 Zones throughout the Province of BC. Approximately 60 community theatre clubs participate in Zone Festivals held from March through May, with hopes riding on the chance to take their winning play to MAINSTAGE for friendly competition with the province's best.

In July 2010 Kamloops will be hosting Theatre BC’s MAINSTAGE festival.

Download MAINSTAGE Information and Sponsorship Package

List of Sponsors and Patrons