March 2020 - December 2023 approximately $1.5 million raised through public and private donations to support capital upgrades, operations and programming.

Before (December 2019), After (December 20203)

Highlights:

Hybrid Programming introduces live streaming: June 15, 2020 - CTV Global News - “COVID-19 forces Picton’s historic Regent Theatre to pivot its programming”

Capital Campaign successfully raises over $150,000: August 24, 2020 - The Picton Gazette “Regent ‘Raises the Curtain’ on major fundraising campaign to meet COVID-19 requirements” by Jason Parks

Complete lobby, auditorium & theatrical renovation including:

• Expanded accessibility seating launched July 2022

• New floor & seating April 2023
  April 20, 2023 - The Wellington Times “Interior Theatre Restoration Nears Completion”
  April 29, 2023 - The Picton Gazette “Curtain Drawn on Recently Revamped Regent Theatre” by Anne Miller

• Theatrical equipment upgrade completed November 17, 2023