About Us

The Civic Theatre is a cultural media arts centre in Nelson BC dedicated to the presentation of film and a wide variety of cultural and educational experiences to the community we serve. As a registered Canadian charity, our mandate is to provide a public amenity by operating and maintaining a theatre as a multi-use facility for film screenings and for other artistic, educational and community-building programs and events for the benefit of the general public; be a home and presenter of lectures, workshops, courses and seminars on topics related to film or utilizing digital media for a diverse range of audiences; and protect, preserve and improve Nelson’s historic Civic Theatre.

Our theatre currently features a 306-seat auditorium with a top-notch digital projector and 7.1 Surround Sound. We present a wide variety of films, ranging from current blockbusters to local independent films, and all sorts of offerings in between.

We are a proud supporter of our local community. Throughout the year we offer special events and donated nights to our community for everything from meetings to screenings, making our overall activity much more diverse than at your average cinema.

In short, we are much more than a movie theatre. We hope to see you in the lobby soon!

Our History

The Civic Theatre opened in 1935 as a live performance venue within Nelson's Civic Centre.

The following year, it was converted into a film theatre and was screening movies on the big screen until September 2010. The theatre remained closed for two years until the Nelson Civic Theatre Society was formed rehabilitate the derelict space and install digital equipment.

A regular program of screenings and events began in June of 2013.

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Our Future

We have big plans to transform our 10,000 square ft, 306-seat auditorium into a three-screen venue.

Once renovations are complete, the Civic Theatre will reopen as an unprecedented point of convergence between past and future.

A historical building where people can continue to experience the wonder of cinema. A home for dialogue and community-building. And a place where we can harness the power of technology to steer our community towards an empowered future.

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Our Team

We're a small team of dedicated professionals who love the art of cinema.

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NCTS Staff

Eleanor Stacey, Executive Director

Jason Asbell, Programming Director‍

Felicia Marrast, Audience & Operations Team Lead

‍Gregory Marrast, Reo's Video & The Shoebox Theatre Attendant

Charles Ward, Reo's Video & The Shoebox Theatre Attendant

Michael Dill, Custodian & Tech

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NCTS Programs & Partnerships

‍Lesley Garlow, STOODIS Indigenous Film Festival Coordinator

‍Lynn Trinh, Kootenay Screen Based Industry Program Manager

Carla Sinclair, Kootenay Screen Based Industry Community Engagement & Communications Coordinator

Sarah Kapoor, Kootenay Regional Film Commissioner

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Our Board of Directors

Marilyn Mint, President

‍Carlo Alcos

Jeanette Boyd

‍Josh Drozda

Natasha Edmunds

Jeremy Grant

Carlos Rubio

Glenn Sutherland

Matthew Yates

Interested in joining our team?

Take a look at our current employment and volunteer opportunities.

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Are you interested in supporting the growth and future of Nelson Civic Theatre Society?

If so, please consider applying to serve on the Board of Directors? Take a look at our current board opportunities.