Next Steps & Status of Ampitheatre
The construction of the Amphitheatre at Traill College is the first step in Trent University’s fostering of a larger community space for performance and expression. The projected cost for the Amphitheatre will be approximately $1.4 million (which includes landscaping, theatrical sound and lighting, a professional stage, and accessible pathways). Currently, almost $900,000 has been raised for the project. Efforts continue to raise funds to assist with the completion and continued operation of the Jalynn Bennett Amphitheatre.
Specific naming opportunities still exist for key aspects of the build and include:
- Outdoor Patio in front of The Trend restaurant
- Main Stage
- Sound, Lighting, and Cabling
- Backstage and Storage
Next Steps for the Amphitheatre
The new amphitheatre is the first phase of a longer-term vision that would see Traill College become Trent’s centre for arts and culture in the heart of Peterborough. In the future, a second phase of the project could include the improvement of adjacent Wallis Hall and Bagnani Hall to support the activities of the Amphitheatre. This could entail the extension of accessible walkways on the site; the creation of expanded seating and facilities in the Amphitheatre; the addition of much-needed acoustical improvements at Bagnani Hall; as well the renovation of existing spaces for the storage of additional sets, equipment, and costumes.