OUR NEWS
2022
July 18, 2022 – The Regent Theatre opens new accessible seating terrace. (Picton Gazette)
July 14, 2022 – More accessible seating now at Regent Theatre (InQuinte.ca)
June 9, 2022 –Regent Theatre Upgrades (The Times)
2021
January 14, 2021 – In accordance with provincial stay-at-home order the Regent closes administrative office.
2020
October 5, 2020 – The Regent Theatre hires Sam Du Bois as the Regent’s new Youth Outreach & Engagement Coordinator for 4 month contract. Courtesy of Heritage Canada’s Young Canada Works Program.
October 2, 2020 – The Regent launches The Ghost of the Regent contest. For $25 participants can enter to win the chance to haunt the Regent after they die. All proceeds go towards Raise the Curtain.
August 21, 2020 – The Regent issues press release announcing major fundraising campaign RAISE THE CURTAIN.
August 20, 2020 – With funding from the Young Canada Works program the Regent Theatre is hiring a Youth Outreach & Engagement Coordinator.
July 1, 2020 – The Wellington Times A vision for the Regent discussion of the new hybrid programming model.
June 23, 2020 – Council voted 10:4 to approve a $40,000 investment in The Regent’s hybrid programming model.
June 14, 2020 – Global News (Kingston) led the 6 PM news with coverage of The Regent Theatre’s proposed programming pivot.
June 11, 2020 – The Regent Theatre seeks Council’s support to remain viable by Sarah Williams, The Picton Gazette
June 9, 2020 – Regent Theatre seeking $40,000 in funding for new programming model, by Amanda Smith, Quinte News
June 9, 2020 – Full deputation by Theatre Manager to Council available on YouTube here beginning at 8:53 with 3 comments in support from Krista Dalby (Artistic Director of Department of Illuminations) at 37:45; Craig Mills (General Manager, 99.3 County FM) at 40:45; Sarah Doiron, (Manager, Picton BIA) at 45:27.
June 1, 2020 – The Regent Theatre is hiring a part-time Digital Media Coordinator (16 week contract). Applications due June 8th.
April 20, 2020 – Regent Theatre Board of Directors publishes Letter to Membership
March 20, 2020 – Regent Theatre Board of Directors re-schedules Annual General Meeting for May 30, 2020.
March 15, 2020, 5PM – Notice of Temporary Closure issued by Board of Directors