As one of the main cultural venues in the greater Kingston region, the Grand Theatre serves as the prime performing arts venue for professional and amateur performances in ballet, modern dance, drama, musicals and comedy and is the home of the Kingston Symphony Orchestra.
The building houses an array of performance and reception spaces including the Regina Rosen Auditorium, the Baby Grand, a black box theatre, two lounges used for receptions and art exhibits; as well as a lobby and backstage facilities.
Regina Rosen Auditorium
The Regina Rosen Auditorium [Photo: Tim Forbes]
The Regina Rosen Auditorium has undergone a dramatic transformation reopening its doors in May 2008. The theatre was revolutionized from a dark and dated space to a vibrant engaging hall reminiscent of its turn of the century heritage. Seating 751 patrons, with the option of an including an additional 35 seats, this beautifully restored auditorium will captivate your performers and audience alike.
The Baby Grand
The Baby Grand. Inset: Ready for a performance. (Photo: Domino Theatre Inc. Set of "Ethan Claymore" by Norm Foster).
Although smaller in size, the Baby Grand, a much-used black box theatre, offers nothing less than the same impeccable performance and entertainment that one would experience inside the walls of its larger partner, the Regina Rosen Auditorium. With extensive enhancements increasing the seating capacity from 66 to 130 patrons, this theatre proves a popular choice for our various community theatre groups.
