Langara College Foundation\u2019s Langara Studio 58 Legacy Fund campaign reached and exceeded its original $250,000 goal, raising more than $273,000 in support of theatre arts at Langara. Most than 538 individual donors contributed to the success of the campaign, among them 219 Studio 58 alumni and 55 present and former faculty, directors and designers.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe response from our Studio 58 community was amazing,\u201d said Moira Gookstetter, executive director, Langara College Foundation. \u201cWe are humbled by their generosity. With their support, we raised over $136,729, which, when matched by the college, will create an endowment of $273,458.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are especially thankful for our volunteer campaign chairs Jane Heyman and Joey Lesp\u00e9rance. They are the real heroes of this campaign. Their enthusiasm, dedication and tireless support have helped to create a foundation that will launch Studio 58 into the future.\u201d<\/p>\n
Established to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Langara\u2019s Theatre Arts at Studio 58 program, the Legacy Fund\u2019s mandate is to support the expansion and scope of the program\u2019s productions, training and learning opportunities.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe remarkable success of the Studio 58 Legacy Fund campaign will mean future generations of students will have access to working on productions beyond the normal scope of Studio 58, will be offered special workshops, and will have the possibility to mentor with professionals,\u201d said Kathryn Shaw, Studio 58 artistic director. \u201cThe Legacy Fund will allow Theatre Arts at Studio 58 to remain a leading force in theatre training in Canada. All of this could not have been possible without our caring and generous donors and supporters.\u201d<\/p>\n
Langara College\u2019s Studio 58 provides practical, hands-on training for students looking for careers in professional theatre. It offers two streams \u2013 acting and production.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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