Nancy Power (1925 – 2019) was on our Board of Directors when one of her business companies purchased three of Edmonton’s movie theatres. In short time, the decision was made to sell two of the theatres, except for the Roxy. This Nancy donated to Theatre Network. Nancy served in many roles including board president and donor for many years and helped to ensure the growth and evolution of Theatre Network. We look forward to honouring her dedication to theatre Network by naming our largest performance venue The Nancy Power Theatre.
Nancy was a tireless advocate within politics and the arts. She worked for decades with the Liberal Party both locally and nationally and served her local community through the Highlands Community League and founded the Highlands Historical Society. She was active with the Board of Family Service Association and served on Canada’s National Capital Commission. She was a founder, board president and supporter of Theatre Network and served on Canada’s National Theatre School’s Board of Governors, efforts that led to the Sterling Award for “Outstanding Contribution to Theatre in Edmonton” in 2009 and, more importantly, an outsize impact on a field she loved and the practitioners she loved even more.
