 In 1982 – 83 the Belleville Theatre Guild, with donations from subscribers, community groups and local and provincial Governments, renovated the Playhouse to increase seating to 154 and to provide essential space both onstage and off.In 2002, the Belleville Theatre Guild initiated its "Help Give Us A Lift" campaign to raise funds for an elevator addition, additional wing space, a new box office and a barrier-free washroom.A grant was given by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.