Thursday, May 26, 2011

Barrie Downtown Community Theatre: Under the Knife Part XIX

It's Getting Closer




The Final Phase of the Surgery is now underway.  Unfortunatly, the surgeon said that the theatre will not be ready on time and Robert Joy will be performing at the Georgian Theatre








A crew member is working on installing the elevator door frame



The Elevator Door frame on the main floor is installed.



On May 24, 2011; Barrie Metro Glass arrives at the theatre to check out the windows




Crew members get started on the paint job in the front of house


A crew member finishes the day's paint job in the front of house.




A bird sits in the window of the front of house at the end of a hard day's work.  I hope this bird wants to see the show.


Crew members install the second row of Pink Panther Panels on the Stage right wall of the house.


On May 25th, 2011.  Another Milestone arrives.  Barrie Metro Glass returns to install the large panes of glass in the Front of House.



Barrie Metro Glass installs the third pane of glass on the Front of House.


The Crew member on the cherrypicker carefully installs the third pane of glass in the frame.  It takes a lot of patience to install each panel.






Crew members of Barrie Metro Glass install the fifth pane of glass in the Front of House.



The Surgery of the Downtown Theatre will continue into June and keep your ears to the tracks at this blog for more updates until Robert Joy arrives.

Let's Celebrate Barrie and read the first update for June, 2011

If you are excited to See CSI NY'S Robert Joy as Prospero?  

At the Georgian College Theatre
1 Georgian Drive, Barrie, ON

call us at 705-735-9243
or E-mail us at

Page Index



Easter  / End of April Update

Mother's Day Update 

The Lion King Update 

Victoria Day Update

Celebrate Barrie Update

The Pentecostal update

Canada Day Update

The Tempest Update

Post Surgery Update

Grand Opening Update
Exciting Links

Theatre By the Bay

Talk is Free Theatre

Scott A. Hurst -- Local Barrie, ON actor

Barrie Arts Network

Barrie Department of Culture
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Thursday, May 19, 2011

Barrie Downtown Community Theatre: Under the Knife Part XVIII, Victoria Day Update



The Lion King was a great show and you better get your buns down to the Princess of Whales Theatre or order your tickets at http://www.mirvish.com/ before it closes on June 12, 2011.  Hurry up, the last few shows will sell out.

Happy Victoria Day!

The Surgery is nearing complete on the exterior of the Barrie Downtown Community Theatre


Crew members work on the ceiling framework on the cherry picker.


The Manulift removes the fork lift from the house


Pink Panther insulation panels will be installed on the stage right wall


Glen Coulson talks about the Barrie Downtown Theatre and the upcoming productions of the Tempest and Treasure Island: The Pirate Musical which both will be opening on Canada Day weekend


Concrete boards are installed on the south wall of the Front of House.  The Concrete boards are for dampening the sound in the House.


A glimpse in the Front of house through the front window


Crew members work on the ceiling in the Front of House

May 19, 2011



One row of Pink Panther panels are installed on the blueskinned section of the Stage Right wall. 


The framework is finally installed.  Soon the glass will be installed.  The interior decorating will be finished before Robert Joy's arrival



Ceiling panels are installed in the Front of House


Keep your ears to the tracks for final coming updates on this project and CSI NY's Robert Joy's Arrival on June 30, 2011

Read the May 29th, 2011 Update

Tickets are now On Sale for the Tempest and the Pirate Musical

At the

Georgian College Theatre
1 Georgian Drive, Barrie, ON

log onto http://www.theatrebythebay.com/
or
call 705-735-9243 for details


Page Index



Easter  / End of April Update

Mother's Day Update 

The Lion King Update 

May 26th Update

Celebrate Barrie Update

The Pentecostal update

Canada Day Update  

The Tempest Update 

Post Surgery Update

Grand Opening Update
Exciting Links

Barrie Dept. of Culture

Barrie Arts Directory

Theatre By the Bay

Talk is Free Theatre

Scott A. Hurst, Local actor / Director from Barrie, ON
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Saturday, May 14, 2011

Barrie Downtown Community Theatre: Under the Knife Part XVII, Lion King Update

This is a special update of the Downtown Community Theatre.  On May 18th, 2011 I will be visiting the Princess of Whales Theatre to see the Lion King.

Hakuna Matata

On this Special Update, Crew members have finally finished installing the Decorative brick.


Crew members insalling the last few rows of decorative brick

May 10th, 2011: Furnace / AC Load-In Day





A large flatbed truck hauls in the Furnace / AC unit to the theatre.



The Furnace is brought to you by Carrier, Heating and Air Conditioning, "Custom Made Indoor Weather"



Crew members direct the crane and hook up a piece of the furnace to the crane











Crew members hook up another piece of the furnace to the crane.





Crew members hook up more heating / AC appliances to the crane to be loaded into the theatre


Crew members work diligently to get the decorative brick finished






May, 12, 2011: Scaffolding Strike Day


On May, 12, 2011, the decorative brick is finally installed,  the crew members start striking the scaffolding.





 






A crew member starts striking the scaffolding behind Prospero's Cell







 The Front of house is slowly taking shape.  some drywall is installed on the inner walls.




The railing on the stairs is installed without its finish







On Friday, May 13th, 2011, The scaffolding is all taken down.  The wooden planks are lined up backstage.



On Saturday May 14th, 2011, Crew members work installing the framework for a drop ceiling with the aid of the Genie S-65 Boom lift and Scissor Lift




The Lion King was a great show to see.  If you love The Lion King, read the Victoria Day Update



and Treasure Island, the Pirate Musical

At The Georgian College Theatre,
1 Georgian Drive, Barrie, ON


Page Index


Easter  / End of April Update

Mother's Day Update 

Victoria Day Update 

May 26 Update

Celebrate Barrie Update

The Pentecostal update

Canada Day Update 

The Tempest Update 

Post Surgery Update

Grand Opening Update
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