They also provide a quality training ground for individuals wishing to move on to professional theatre.

Their productions have taken place at the Palace Theatre, Westdale Secondary School, Mohawk College, Sir John A. Macdonald Secondary School, FirstOntario Concert Hall, the Hamilton Downtown Arts Centre, and at its own studio theatre.

Incorporated in 1959, Hamilton Theatre Inc. functioned from a former fire hall that was renovated and augmented at Strathcona and Head Streets until 1986.

After four years and 5000 hours of volunteer work by its members, the present home at 140 MacNab Street North was completed.

Former members include Timothy J. Alex, Nick Cordero, Colin Cripps, Jason Jones, Jesse Robb, Kathleen Robertson, Steve Weston, Jim Witter, Jim White, and Lou Zamprogna.