On Tuesday, the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced over $11.3 million in support of the Stratford Shakespearean Festival of Canada (Stratford Festival) and seven tourism and community projects.

As part of this announcement, the Stratford Perth Museum received $55,500 through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund for the second phase of the Player’s Backstage project.

That funding is earmarked for a sound system, seating, a shade sail to cover the seating area, hard surface accessible pathways and additional parking with environmentally friendly turf stone that will ensure slower stormwater runoff.

 

The Player’s Backstage July 3, 2022.  Stratford Perth Museum photo