Behind every organization that operates in our community, are the facilities and equipment where they offer their craft, store their equipment, rehearse and perform. The show must go on, but only if it has an actual stage. For an organization like Theatre Network, the raw truth of this was never so poignant as when the organization literally lost its stage and structure to fire. The quick resolve of so many supporters was to build back better, and no one exemplified that drive better than Seham and Sine Chadi, the featured supporters in our Champion Series article.

Seham has been a member of the Theatre Network Board for two decades and the Chadi household has been particularly supportive of live theatre. Seham and Sine first got involved in Theatre Network through their friendship with Nancy Power, who was the organization’s more ardent supporter. Over the years, their involvement has shown them how much “theatre companies, like Theatre Network, bring forward emerging Canadian talent; a place that gives artists an opportunity to showcase their talents and skills, and, in turn, invites the whole City to witness this talent shine on its stage”.

The Chadi’s love for their community has been demonstrated by the time and financial support they offer to a myriad of organizations. Underlying it all is a desire to make “this community a welcome place for all”. Support for community was ingrained in them both from their earliest years, always being taught that “if you are able to give, you give, there’s no question.”

In speaking of their support for the Theatre Network Capital Campaign, both spoke of an organization “that after over 45 years of community service, deserves a new facility, and provides supporters an opportunity to leave a legacy that will allow this theatre company to continue to thrive and grow”.

We thank the Chadi’s for their generous support – they have and continue to make an important difference in support of the community.