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Performing Arts Centre
Markham Performing Arts Centre will consist of one 1800 seat
proscenium theatre, one flexible 800 seat theatre with a thrust stage
and a 500 seat Black Box Theatre for contemporary theatre and theatre
workshops.
The 1800 seat theatre will be equipped with a fly-tower, an orchestra
pit and a trap room. There will be two balconies carrying 1000 of those
seats.
The Thrust Stage Theatre will be able to be transformed to a theatre
in the round for 500 seats. The Black Box Theatre is designed for
experimental theatre and for local groups and Theatre Schools to stage
smaller productions as well as to accommodate theatre workshops.
The grouping will be organized around a courtyard which can be used
for outdoor theatre as well.
Performing Arts Centre GFA (sq. ft.) Costs
Hard Construction Costs
Parking (1,000)
Soft Costs (30%)
Sub-Total:
FF&E
Construction Contingency
Land Costs
Construction Financing
GST
Financing / Legals
Associated Transit Costs
Site Development
Construction Escalation (4-5%)
Total
Programs and costing details information will be done in the Markham
Live master plan design planning process.