College Playhouse Refurbishment
2022 Campaign
The Playhouse, also known as the May Hancock Auditorium, is a 150-seat tiered lecture theatre used for drama and music productions, lectures and seminars, and a range of other events.
The refurbishment of this space in 2022 included new state-of-the-art audio-visual technology, comfortable auditorium chairs and new floor coverings, including the exposure of the original parquetry floor in the stage area.
The new chairs were installed with named plaques to showcase the philanthropic efforts of our alumnae, students, families, staff and friends. Every named plaque was secured by mid-2023, showcasing the essence of the community’s generosity.
Before it underwent refurbishment, the Playhouse had blue chairs and carpeting throughout the auditorium.
With the removal of the carpet around the staging area, the original parquet flooring was revealed, which was one of the many benefits from the refurbishment of the Playhouse. Funds for the refurbishment were raised through named plaques on the chairs.
Left to right: alumnae Teagan Harker (2020 – 2022), and 2022 Student Club Treasurer Erin Gilmore (on behalf of the 2022 Student Club Executive) sit in the chairs with their named plaques.
Kisa Baldwin (alumna 1996 – 1997) and her mother, Desarée Ashbolt, who both supported the Playhouse refurbishment project by purchasing a named plaque.
Alumna (1960) and former College Council President (2009 – 2020) Sallyanne Atkinson AO in the chair with her named plaque.