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| - During my tenure as a yelper, I've had the pleasure of taking in performance arts at each of the various theaters in Peel and York Region. Each has it's own beauty and it's own benefits and notable features, so it's hard to compare one against the other.
That said, after visiting The Living Arts Centre this past weekend to see a performance for the first time, I was seriously wowed! I've been inside the theatre by day before and it really doesn't do it any justice, by night fall the true beauty of the centre really shines through.
The positive experience begins in the parking garage, a) it's underground with ample spots to support all theaters being full, and b) it's free! What a wonderful combination, Free underground parking.
I then take the elevator into the main lobby of the Centre and am instantly in the midst of a buzzing crowd that can only be described as a rival to some of Toronto's biggest centers for the performing arts. But the crowd is the least impressive sight to see, the architecture and layout of the lobby is truly amazing, definitely not something you would expect from a municipal performing arts centre.
I believe there are two main stages, I've yet to see the larger of the two, but on Saturday I took in a performance by Ritmo Flamenco in the smaller RBC theatre. This area is extremely versatile as the stadium style seating can be decreased/removed and the floor can be filled with tables and chairs. In addition the seating in the upper levels wraps around the performance area on all sides to you can take in a performance from differing unique perspectives.
Overall a great spot, and one I plan to return to, the next time a show premieres here that tickles my fancy
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