Behind the Scenes

The Theatre

Regina Summer Stage has called the Performing Arts Centre
its home for several years (pictured at top left).

The office, manned part-time by volunteers, is located in the lower level of the theatre,
at 1077 Angus Street, at the corner of 4th Avenue.

Our summer mainstage productions are performed at the University Theatre in the Riddell Centre, University of Regina. The theatre seats approximately 430 people on two levels. With comfortable theatre seating, quality acoustics, and an intimate atmosphere, it is a pleasing venue for audience members. The bright, spacious lobby and washroom facilities also make it a pleasant venue. There is vehicle access right to the front door, making it easy to drop off audience members. There is also wheelchair access to the theatre, and access by elevator to those who may have difficulty with stairs. Parking in the lot to the front of the building is free during the run of the show.

The University Theatre boasts a state-of-the-art proscenium theatre. It is one of only three theatres in the province with a fly tower, which offers numerous production possibilities.

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Board of Directors

The board of directors is comprised of a group of volunteers from the City of Regina community.

The current board is made up of the following individuals:

Joan Miller – Chair
Lyndon Bray – Vice-Chair
Jean Taylor – Past Chair
Diane Lacoste – Secretary
Chuck Jordan – Treasurer

Carla Dorwart - Member at Large
Fred Gallagher – Member at Large
Robert Huber - Member-at-Large
Brad McDougall - Member-at-Large
Ken Ready – Member-at-Large


Interested in learning more about the Regina Summer Stage Board of Directors?
You can contact us here.

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Our History

Regina Summer Stage was established in 1984 at Regina, by a group of interested citizens in
the community – encouraged and supported by the Regina Arts Commission and the Globe Theatre,
who saw an opportunity for amateur theatre during the summer months.


The emphasis was on and continues to be on well known and popular "light" musicals. With the enthusiastic support
of the founding Board, and a cast of enthusiastic actors, Regina Summer Stage launched its 1985 inaugural
production of HMS Pinafore.

The success of this first show was sufficient encouragement to lead into the next season's
production and a show every summer thereafter.

Our performers include all ages, backgrounds and experience. For many of the cast (past and present),
Regina Summer Stage is the beginning of a wonderful connection to "live theatre."

Open auditions are held approximately 3 months ahead of opening night. Announcements of
casting are made in the Regina Leader Post and now on this website.

Since that first show, Regina Summer Stage has produced scores of events (musicals, dramas and dinner theatre)
before over 100,000 people. Initially located in the Globe Theatre, the Company called the Regina Performing Arts Centre
home until 2008, when they moved to performing at the University Theatre in the Riddell Centre - University of Regina.

Click here for a listing of all our past shows.

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Scholarship

The Sylvia Oancia Memorial Fund has been established to recognize Ms. Oancia's
extensive contribution to Regina's performing arts community. A yearly scholarship shall be
awarded to an individual who wishes to expand his or her knowledge of the performing arts
(in the areas of performance, technical, or arts administration) through university courses,
workshops, or any other learning opportunity.

The recipient of the Sylvia Oancia Scholarship is typically announced
following the opening night of our Summer Mainstage Production.

Download the Scholarship Application Form (pdf)

Tax deductible donations may be made to the
SYLVIA OANCIA MEMORIAL FUND
c/o Regina Summer Stage, 1077 Angus Street
Regina, Saskatchewan  S4T 1Y4

Download the Sylvia Oancia Memorial Fund Donation Form (pdf)

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Membership

Honourary Life Members
Sally Crooks, Fred Gallagher, Kenneth MacKay,
Joan Miller, Bob Nicholls, and Jean Taylor

Benefits of becoming a member:

Receive a charitable tax receipt (except $10 yearly members)
Your gift will be recognized in all programs
Receive three newsletters a year
Voting privileges at the annual general meeting
Opportunity to apply for Sylvia Oancia Memorial Scholarship
Opportunity to participate in productions
Receive a 15% discount on CDs at Bach & Beyond (Golden Mile Plaza)

Donor Categories (Donors are automatically members):

Actor in a Lead Role – Donation of $250 +
Actor in a Supporting Role – Donation of $100 – $249
Chorus Member – Donation of up to $99
Donation to Scholarship Fund – $10 +

Yearly Member: (includes above benefits except for charitable tax receipt)

$10 (a membership is required in order to participate in productions)

An official Income Tax Receipt for donations will be issued.


Thank you for becoming a member of Regina Summer Stage.
Your support is invaluable to the ongoing success of Regina Summer Stage,
its productions and scholarship fund.

Download the membership form (PDF)

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