For so many families, Rainbow Stage is home to fond memories under the big dome.
But for one local couple, the theatre was the setting for a particularly special day—their wedding.
In 1987, Kim and Kevin Funk were the first
and only couple to tie the knot under the big dome. This was also the first
time the theatre would produce this year’s August production, Annie.
“We wanted to get married outside and I was
wondering, if it rains, what are we going to do? “So that’s why we thought of
Rainbow Stage,” Kim explained.
“It was exciting.”
The ceremony was flanked with props and
sets from the production of Annie. It landed the happy couple on the front page
of the Winnipeg Free Press and attracted the attention of several news
stations.
25 years later, Rainbow Stage continues to
be a family tradition for the Funk family.
“We still do it annually, it’s me and my
mom and my kids. I’ve always been a huge fan,” she said.
