Massey Theatre is more than a wonderful theatre venue. It is an organization that contributes to artistic activity and community programs in a number of dynamic ways. Many of the performances on the stage are presented by the Massey Theatre Society and the resident companies each enjoy the support of the Society in their undertakings. Beyond the stage you will find Massey Theatre leading the way in the areas outlined below.
Vision Statement
A vibrant regional destination for creativity, arts and culture.
Strategic Plan Goals 2024 - 2030
GOAL 1:
Manage trough Change
Navigate disruption, Maintain function, Retain and develop our people
GOAL 2:
Reimagine and Solidify our Future
Plan, Develop, Establish for the Future
GOAL 3:
Grow and Thrive
Achieve excellence, Remain accessible, Embrace opportunities.
Tech Club
Throughout the school year, Massey Theatre offers a free weekly program in behind the scenes theatrical work. Youth meet on Thursday afternoons to learn skills and concepts in set and props building, scenic painting, lighting and sound equipment operation and about theatre production, professional standards, procedures and workplace safety. These youth are able to support the technical operation of school performances in the Massey Theatre and form the team who builds and crews high school musical theatre productions. Many have later become employees of the Massey and other theatres after graduating and have pursued post-secondary education in the arts.For more information call 604-517-5900 or email: info@masseytheatre.com.
The Massey Helps Program
Massey Theatre Society offers a theatre use grant program of free access to the space four times per calendar year. The program exists to encourage and enhance the activities and initiatives of artistic and community organizations. Applications should reflect projects which are inclusive and open to the community and will assist the presenting organizations in a significant way toward achieving their artistic or charitable aims.
Eligibility
- Any organization or group within the lower mainland of British Columbia who can fulfill the program criteria is invited to apply.
- Priority will be given to New Westminster citizens or organizations when submissions of equal interest are made.
- Existing Massey Theatre rental clients are welcome to apply in support of new initiatives, special events or anniversaries.
- Successful applicants are welcome to apply again in future years however priority may be given to new initiatives or organizations.
- Unsuccessful applicants are welcome to apply again for the same event at future deadlines unless instructed the project was, in fact, ineligible.
- Applications for events which serve to benefit specific political or religious organizations will not be considered.
- Massey Theatre reserves the right to withhold execution of this program at its discretion. In such a case, any eligible applications submitted will be carried forward for review in the next cycle.
Anvil Centre Theatre
In 2014, Massey Theatre Society was contracted by the City of New Westminster to operate the Anvil Centre Theatre, a contemporary non-proscenium stage in the spectacular new Anvil Centre in downtown New Westminster. It is the perfect complement to the large, historic Massey Theatre providing an excellent, vastly different, alternative for performing arts organizations, audiences and business clients.
