 Stage 1, opened and leased in 1979, consisted of the Forest Squash Centre and Stage 2, comprising the Glen Street Theatre, was officially opened by Shire President Darren Jones in 1985.Warringah Shire, which contributed $1,830,000 towards its construction, became the majority owner/shareholder.Originally a for-hire amateur production theatre, the first professional Glen Street Theatre subscription season was launched in 1994.