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Year 2002 News Releases 2002 SUMMER COURSES ADULT SCHOLARSHIPS Theatre Ontario is pleased to announce the creation of a new scholarship fund for adult summer courses in 2002. Eight new scholarships will be available to Theatre Ontario members ($400 per scholarship) to attend one of Theatre Ontario's 6 summer courses. Theatre Ontario members involved in the professional, community or education theatre sector are invited to apply for a scholarship. Current individual members of Theatre Ontario are eligible to apply for a scholarship to attend one of six adult courses being offered at Brock University, St. Catharines (August 11 - 18, 2002). Individual members (also includes Family and student members) are defined as new members or current members whose membership fees are received by May 1, 2002. Scholarship applications are due before May 1, 2002. Final selection of scholarship winners will be made by a selection committee from Theatre Ontario by June 1, 2002. Incomplete applications or applications received after May 1, 2002 will not e considered. Scholarship winners must pay the remainder of the summer course fees ($402.50) by June 15, 2002 or the scholarship will be cancelled. Scholarship selection criteria (in order of importance): All information included in submitted applications will be kept confidential. Download a Summer Course Adult Scholarship Application Form. 2003 DIRECTORS' PROJECT AT THE SHAW FESTIVAL APPLICATION DEADLINE: JULY 31, 2002 The Academy of the Shaw Festival and Theatre Ontario are inviting applications for the Year 2003 Directors' Project at the Shaw Festival. Promising directors who are legally resident in Canada are eligible to apply. Applicants are expected to have had previous professional directing experience and should be both self-motivated and willing to work in an ensemble environment. Two applicants will be chosen to work with the Shaw Festival during the 2003 season, for a period of between four and six months. Each successful candidate will have the opportunity to assist the directors of productions at the Shaw Festival, usually two different directors in two of the three Shaw theatre spaces. Each will also have the opportunity to participate in classes, seminars, special events and workshops under the auspices of The Academy of the Shaw Festival. Their work will culminate in the Directors' Day 2003, during which each of the selected directors will present a one-act play (chosen from the mandate of the Shaw Festival) to an invited audience of producers and artistic directors. The Directors' Project is a joint project of The Academy of the Shaw Festival and Theatre Ontario, and is generously sponsored by the Sun Life Financial. The Shaw Festival is the second largest repertory company in North America, with the mandate to present works by George Bernard Shaw and his contemporaries (1856-1950). Productions are presented on three stages in the historic town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. To make application to the Directors' Project, candidates should submit
a résumé with a covering letter to: If you have any questions, contact Vinetta at Theatre Ontario
CONNECTING ARTISTS AND
CULTURAL WORKERS A new report by Theatre Ontario and Equity Showcase Theatre - Connecting Artists and Cultural Workers Through Video Conferencing tests the effectiveness of video conferencing for specific learning and professional development activities in the cultural sector. The full report by Christine Moynihan analyzes the basic methods and costs of delivering video conferencing for cultural organizations, and includes a "how to" manual for artists and arts organizations wishing to use video conferencing. Support for this project was provided by the Career Initiatives in Culture Program, an initiative of Cultural Careers Council Ontario and Human Resources Development Canada. A free copy of the video conference manual is available from Theatre Ontario (www.theatreontario.org) and CCCO (www.workinculture.on.ca) "With a number of focus groups, we tested out the practicality and effectiveness of long-distance theatre workshops and seminars," said Christine Moynihan, Executive Director of Equity Showcase Theatre. "We believe that seminars in directing, stage management, script analysis, voice, scene study, dialect coaching, career self-management, and arts administration can be readily delivered through video conferencing. However the quality of the learning experience is only effective as the quality of audio and video equipment during transmissions. The major barriers to use of video conferencing in the arts remain cost, access to the technology and ease of use of the technology. In the years to come, when the technology is available on your desktop computer at the office, studio or home (with no need for a technical expert to set up and run the hardware and software), artists will embrace the in the same ways as e-mail and the cell phone." Given the acknowledged shortcomings in technology, there are immediate uses for auditions or job interviews via video conferencing for artists and arts organizations:
Video conferencing in its simplest form is the transmission of image (video) and speech (audio) back and for the between two or more physically separate locations. This is accomplished through the use of cameras (to capture and send video from your local endpoint), video displays (to display video received from remote endpoints), microphones (to capture and send audio from your local endpoint) and speakers (to play audio received from remote endpoints). Download the following PDF files: JANE MARSLAND WINS
TULLOCH AWARD The winner of the Sandra Tulloch Award for Innovation in the Arts was
announced at the opening night celebrations of the Danny Grossman Dance
Company on March 6th at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre in Toronto – Jane
Marsland. Award committee member, Angela Rebeiro (last year’s Tulloch
Award winner) and Anne Patterson (Danny Grossman Dance Company) presented
the award to Marsland for the great contributions she has made and
continues to make to the arts in Ontario. Jane has been a visionary arts
administrator, tireless arts advocate, committed community organizer and
enthusiastic arts attendee for the past 25 years. For 16 years she was the
General Manager of the Danny Grossman Dance Company. Previous winners of
the Tulloch Award are Tim Jones, Angela Rebeiro and Susan Serran. “Margaret Genovese and I nominated Jane Marsland for the Sandra Tulloch Award for Innovation in the Arts” said Anne Patterson, Administrative Director, Danny Grossman Dance Company. “Jane Marsland is truly dedicated to the creation and dissemination of the arts in Ontario and has exemplified her commitment in every aspect of her life. Jane started working in the arts in the early seventies in the visual arts office of the Ontario Arts Council. In her position at the arts council, she championed public funding of individual artists and provided accessible support to the visual arts community. During her 16 years as General Manager of the Danny Grossman Dance Company, she brought the community together for new initiatives including Fordance, Dance 2020 and Arts 4 Change. She has continually advocated on behalf of the arts, committing her time to Artsvote and the campaign to save Harbourfront. She has contributed to the education of future generations of arts managers through her involvement on advisory committees at York University and the University of Toronto Arts Administration program and as a guest lecturer and mentor for a variety of courses and conferences. She has been active on numerous Boards of Directors for cultural organisations including Necessary Angel Theatre, the first board of 12 Alexander Street/Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, Toronto Theatre Alliance, Canadian Association of Professional Dance Organisations, Harbourfront Centre and Community Arts Ontario.” Individuals and organizations from a broad spectrum of Ontario’s arts community have contributed to the Sandra Tulloch Award for Innovation in the Arts – an original design by North Bay artist, Barry Burniston and bronze casting by Craig Meschino of Toronto. The annual Sandra Tulloch Award for Innovation in the Arts is administered through Theatre Ontario. NOTICE OF THEATRE ONTARIO'S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Theatre Ontario's 2002 Annual General Meeting will be held Saturday, May 18, 2002 at 11:00 AM at Village Inn, 751 Christina Street, Sarnia/Point Edward (Located at Exit #1 adjacent to the Highway 402). If you are a Theatre Ontario member and are unable to attend the Annual Meeting, you can have another person represent you by proxy. Simply obtain a Proxy form available from Theatre Ontario by calling (416) 408-4556 and we'll send it to you by fax or mail. Or simply download it by clicking here. Forms may be sent by fax to (416) 408-3402. The proxy form must be signed, completed and returned to Theatre Ontario by May 1, 2002 . NOTICE OF AMENDMENT to Theatre Ontario Bylaws At the Annual Meeting of Theatre Ontario held on May 18, 2002, the
following amendment ot Theatre Ontario's by-laws registered in the
Province of Ontario is proposed. "Changes to Section 11 titled Quorum and
Meetings, Board of Directors - Telephone and Electronic Meetings - The
directors and committees may meet: THEATRE ONTARIO
FESTIVAL Theatre Ontario Festival co-chairs George Wood Jr. and Megan Hobbs announced today the four plays that will be staged at this year’s Theatre Ontario Festival held in Sarnia from Wednesday, May 15 to Sunday, May 19, 2002 at the Imperial Oil Centre for the Performing Arts. The festival, hosted by Theatre Sarnia, Western Ontario Drama League (WODL) and Theatre Ontario, represents the finals of an Ontario wide drama competition comprising the four best theatre productions from each of Ontario’s four drama regions: Wednesday, May 15, 2002 (7:30 pm) representing the Western Ontario Drama League (WODL), Burlington Little Theatre presents Eleemosynary by Lee Blessing. Thursday, May 16, 2002 (7:30 pm) representing the Association of Community Theatres – Central Ontario (ACT-CO), East Side Players of Toronto presents The Good Doctor by Neil Simon. Friday, May 17, 2002 (7:30 pm) representing the Eastern Ontario Drama League (EODL), Northumberland Players of Cobourg presents the musical Jesus Christ Superstar , music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Tim Rice. Saturday, May 18, 2002 (7:30 pm) representing the Quebec Ontario Theatre Association (Quonta), Gateway Theatre Guild presents High Life by Lee MacDougall. Theatre Ontario Festival Opening Ceremonies take place on Wed. May 15th at 6pm at the Imperial Oil Centre for the Performing Arts in Sarnia (168 N. Christina Street, Sarnia). Seven Short Plays From Theatre Ontario, a new collection of one-act plays selected by Marian Doucette and Skip Shand will be launched at the opening ceremonies. In celebration of Theatre Ontario’s 30th Anniversary, Theatre Ontario has partnered with Playwrights Canada Press to compile and publish this one act play anthology. The festival awards luncheon will take place on Sunday, May 19, 2002 at 12 Noon at the Village Inn. The five day festival will feature a free workshop by adjudicator Richard Howard (May 16th at 2pm) and free play readings by Maja Ardal (May 17th at 2pm) and Ray Storey (May 18th at 2pm) hosted by Playwrights Union of Canada and Playwrights Canada Press. These events are at the Festival Hotel – Village Inn. Special thanks to Canada Council for the Arts for supporting the Playwrights In Person readings. Richard Howard is the festival adjudicator for Theatre Ontario Festival 2002. Mr. Howard is the creator, founder and artistic director of Pull-Chair Theatre, Sault Ste. Marie, which has produced over 60 plays in the past ten years. He has directed over 400 plays, from Greek Tragedy and Shakespeare to modern Broadway musicals. An active member of Theatre Ontario’s Talent Bank, Mr. Howard has worked as a production consultant, director, play polisher and workshop leader with over 50 community groups across the province. In 1997, Mr. Howard received Theatre Ontario’s Maggie Bassett Award for his contribution to theatre in the Province of Ontario. Tickets to all events at Theatre Ontario Festival 2002 are available from the Imperial Theatre Box Office (877) 344-7469 or visit www.imperialtheatre.net BUILDING BLOCKS REPORT SIGNALS NEED FOR
A new report, Building Blocks: New Tools and Strategies for Funding Bricks and Mortar in the Cultural Arena (A Policy Makers’ Forum) looks at the current situation of cultural facility funding in Ontario and offers new ideas for funding mechanisms in the public and private sectors available to sustain, upgrade and renovate existing cultural facilities OR to convert non-traditional spaces for arts programming, presentation and exhibition. Dowload the Executive Summary Report here. (PDF File) Other components of the Building Blocks report (PDF files):
The report released in May 2002 signals the need for a fundamental shift and coordinated approach to funding cultural facilities. A copy of the report is available from The report documenting the policy makers’ forum was commissioned by the Association of Artist Run Centres and Collectives of Ontario, Dance Umbrella of Ontario, Orchestras Canada, Professional Association of Canadian Theatres, Theatre Ontario, Toronto Artscape Inc. and Toronto Theatre Alliance. Janis A. Barlow & Associates coordinated the research and wrote the report. “At this international meeting of arts providers (arts organization executives, policy makers, funders and consultants) it was agreed that we need to change the way we think about arts organizations and their facilities if we want to maintain and develop successful cultural infrastructure,” said Janis A. Barlow, author of the report and facilitator of the conference held in November 2001. “We can no longer compartmentalize programs, operations and capital, ignore capital needs, and expect a thriving cultural sector to be the outcome. Erratic capital programs and emergency, bail-out grants are a costly and inefficient substitute for consistent and ongoing capital programs. Our aging cultural infrastructure, built over the past 40 years to provide Canadians from all walks of life rich and varied cultural opportunities, can be revitalized – with creative thinking, a new coordinated approach, and a commitment to sustained and comprehensive action.” The Building Blocks report calls for the development of some critical new tools that will allow arts organizations in Canada to develop a broad range of funding and financing options that reach far beyond traditional granting mechanisms. A coordinated approach and a holistic approach to funding represents the most effective use of limited resources. Comprehensive capitalization requires the creation of capital programs, endowment programs and operating funding programs that strengthen and facilitate the artistic mission. A well-coordinated, multi-tiered, integrated strategy with support for long-term institutional financing will lead to a more stable and sustainable cultural sector. The in-depth report summarizes the observations of seven American experts on arts capitalization, tools for capitalizing arts programming (apart from program and operating grants); tools for supporting and evaluating arts applicants seeking capital support; mechanisms for delivering programs and capital and identification of potential sources of funds. The one-day forum and final report was generously funded by the federal government through the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Canada Council for the Arts; by the Government of Ontario through the Investment and Development Office and the Arts and Cultural Industries Branch of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Recreation; the Ontario Trillium Foundation; and by the City of Toronto. -30- For further information contact: ONE ACT PLAY ANTHOLOGY ARRIVES ON THE SCENE Theatre Ontario and Playwrights Canada Press have combined resources to provide the theatre community with a stellar collection of short plays from across the province. The collaboration is in celebration of Theatre Ontario’s 30th anniversary. This one-act play anthology, entitled Seven Short Plays From Theatre Ontario , provides emerging directors, community groups and schools with solid, challenging and diverse material to work with. The collection, which is selected by Theatre Ontario and introduced by Marian Doucette and Skip Shand, includes scripts from across all sectors of theatre. The scripts included in the anthology are:
For more details about Seven Short Plays From Theatre Ontario, call 416-408-4556. THEATRE ONTARIO FESTIVAL AWARD WINNERS Theatre Ontario Festival 2002 held in Sarnia May 15-19, 2002 featured the best of Ontario community theatre productions. Seventeen awards were presented on May 19th by adjudicator Richard Howard. The festival, hosted by Theatre Sarnia, Western Ontario Drama League (WODL) and Theatre Ontario, represents the finals of an Ontario wide drama competition comprising the four best theatre productions from each of Ontario’s four drama regions. Participating in the Theatre Ontario Festival 2002 were several hundred people and 4 stellar productions:
In celebration of the joint 30th Anniversary of Theatre Ontario and Playwrights Union of Canada, a new publication entitled Seven Short Plays from Theatre Ontario was officially launched on May 15th. The seven plays included in the anthology were selected by Theatre Ontario and introduced by Skip Shand and Marian Doucette. They are Derailed by Emil Sher; Bellies Knees and Ankles by W.A. Hamilton; Buttonholes and Silk by Gail Fricker; bittergirl by Annabel Griffiths, Alison Lawrence, Mary Francis Moore; Suffering Fools by Herman Goodden; The Terrible False Deception by Rafe Macpherson; and Mail-Order Annie by Carl C. Cashin. The five day festival organized by co-chairs George Wood Jr. and Megan Hobbs of Sarnia also featured workshops led by Richard Howard; play readings by Maja Ardal and Ray Storey hosted by Playwrights Union of Canada, and supported by The Canada Council for the Arts; and Theatre Ontario’s annual general meeting. WINNERS OF THEATRE ONTARIO FESTIVAL BEST PRODUCTION BEST DIRECTOR RICHARD HOWARD AWARD BEST ACTOR in a Leading Role BEST ACTRESS
in a Leading Role BEST ACTOR in a Supporting Role BEST ACTRESS in a Supporting Role BEST ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTION BEST NEWCOMER (On
Stage) BEST JUVENILE BEST VISUAL PRESENTATION BEST TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT SPECIAL ADJUDICATOR AWARDS b) NICOLE McDOWELL, Stage Manager, “For Excellence in Stage Management,” High Life, Gateway Theatre Guild; also nominated LYNN McCALL, Stage Manager, Jesus Christ Superstar, Northumberland Players c) RICHARD SCRIMGER, for “An Outstanding Cameo Performance” as King Herod, Jesus Christ Superstar, Northumberland Players d) THE SIX OVERTURE DANCERS, for “A Theatrically Compelling Moment,” Jesus Christ Superstar, Northumberland Players e) THE CAST OF THE GOOD DOCTOR, “For Outstanding Vocal Work,” East Side Players George Wood Jr., Co-Chair of Festival 2002 was presented with a gift from the Board and members of Theatre Sarnia recognizing his commitment and contribution to Theatre Sarnia over a number of years. Eight lucky people (two from each participating company) were the recipients of a pair of tickets, valued at approximately $150.00, drawn during the awards ceremony. These tickets were generously donated by the Stratford Festival of Canada Theatre Ontario Festival 2003 will be held in Oshawa from May 14-18,
2003 co-hosted by Oshawa Little Theatre, Association of Community Theatres
Central Ontario MAGGIE BASSETT AWARD PRESENTED TO JEFF BURKE Each year Theatre Ontario celebrates the achievements of Ontario-based theatre artists who have made a sustained and significant contribution to the development of theatre in the Province of Ontario. The recipient of this year’s award, Jeff Burke of Toronto is one of those artists. Jeff is the kind of person who is not just committed to involvement in community theatre for his own personal satisfaction, but who is dedicated to fostering excellence, nurturing the talent and self-expression of others, particularly young actors and those new to the stage and the maintenance of supportive links among the members of the community theatre world. He is a member of Theatre Aurora and Amicus Productions and was a member of Theatre Next Door for a number of years. Jeff Burke has been the heart and soul of the Board of Directors of the Association of Community Theatres – Central Ontario for fourteen years. He has served as Festival Chair, Gala Chair, Vice-President (twice), Theatre Ontario representative, President (twice) and Past President (twice). No other board member in ACT-CO’s history has served as long or in such a breadth of functions. Jeff is dedicated to the maintenance of ACT-CO as a key organization in support of and service to the forty or more member companies from across the central region of the province. In addition, Jeff has continued to act, produce, stage manage and direct many of Theatre Aurora’s finest productions over the past fifteen years as well as working with other groups. For eleven years, Jeff has been the driving force behind Theatre Aurora’s Young Company. In this capacity, he has not merely been a director of shows but an educator, a friend and an inspiration to literally hundreds of young people. He leads this young company through exercises, games, explorations and rehearsals that have built self-confidence, discipline and motivation. For many of these children, Jeff has had an impact on their success in school, their chosen careers and their futures. He has promoted diversity in casting as he based decisions on talent and potential rather than preconceptions. All of this work with young people is done on a strictly volunteer basis for which he does not receive remuneration. Jeff has also volunteered his services as an adjudicator a number of times to other companies seeking guidance and feedback and has been particularly commended for his insight, support and tact. The award entitled “Courage” was presented by Jane Gardner, Executive Director of Theatre Ontario along with a generous donation of a gift certificate in the amount of $100.00 from TheatreBOOKS. Both presentations were made at the ACT-CO Annual General Meeting on June 10th, 2002. The Maggie Bassett Award is presented in honour of the late Maggie Bassett who, as Theatre Ontario’s first employee, pioneered dynamic programs that continue to benefit the entire province. ast recipients of this prestigious award include: Patricia Beharriell, Sandy Black, Jack Blacklock, Wayne Fairhead, Richard Howard, Jack Medhurst, Heather McCallum, Kay McKie, Beth McMaster, Dusty Miller, Wilf Pegg, Virginia Reh, Jean Roberts, Lib Spry, Dennis Sweeting, Elsie Thomson, Sandra Tulloch, Herman Voaden, Ken Watts, and Herbert Whittaker. THEATRE ONTARIO'S 30th ANNIVERSARY Theatre Ontario is truly a unique arts service organization. From its germination at the Ontario Theatre Conference at Geneva Park on Lake Couchiching – 30 years ago – Theatre Ontario has been fully committed to fostering and developing quality theatre in community, professional, youth and educational theatre throughout Ontario. In celebration of its 30th year, Theatre Ontario honoured five people who have made an enormous contribution to theatre through the Sears Ontario Drama Festival and five people whose generosity of spirit, involvement and commitment to community theatre continues to be an inspiration within their regions. The special award is named after Theatre Ontario’s Founding President, Michael Spence. Five individuals were selected in partnership with Wayne Fairhead of Sears Ontario Drama Festival and Jane Gardner of Theatre Ontario, reflecting five regions of Ontario. Previous award winners include: Geoff Mason, Frank Luke, Rick Blair, Helen Zdriluk, Sharon Jubenville, B.J. Castleman and Katie Martin. We congratulate all of the following 2002 award recipients: Hélène Dallaire, Sudbury; Sue Daniel, Toronto; David Dayler, Hamilton; Lewis MacDonald, Renfrew; and Carol Oriold, Listowel. The community theatre sector has been a solid pillar of support for Theatre Ontario. In celebration of Theatre Ontario’s 25th year, the Michael Spence Award was created and given to Betty Coates, Thunder Bay; Joan McRae, Peterborough; Lillian Sievanen, Markham; Sharon Sproule, Espanola and Anne Wilson, Woodstock. For our 30th anniversary, the five community theatre regional networks selected the 2002 award winners: David Glover, Brampton; Harry Houston, Sault Ste. Marie; Vince Mathewson, Owen Sound; Hans Warmenhoven, Thunder Bay and Arlene Watson, Ottawa. In the ACT-CO region (Association of Community Theatres-Central Ontario), 8 companies chose to make recommendations to the ACT-CO selection committee who made the final selection of the Michael Spence Award. Nominated were: Myrna Bayliss, Oshawa Little Theatre; Jeff Burke, Theatre Aurora; Phil Conron, East Side Players; Dave Ellis, The Borelians of Port Perry; David Glover, Sr. Festival Players Brampton; Raymond Holt, Huronia Players; Michele Jones, Scugog Choral Society; and Rita Whiston, Village Players of Coldwater. We congratulate all of the award recipients and nominees for their hard work, dedication and commitment to theatre within their communities and regions. Biographies on Award Recipients Hélène Dallaire Sue Daniel, Toronto David Dayler, Hamilton David Glover, Sr. Harry Houston Lewis MacDonald Vince Mathewson Carol Oriold Hans Warmenhoven Arlene Watson APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR Established in 2000, the Dean Ott and Debbie Boult Technical Theatre Award will be given to an individual with a serious interest in becoming a Technical Director in a professional theatre. The candidate should have professional theatre experience or extensive experience in community or educational theatres. Applications are being accepted for the 2002 Dean Ott and Debbie Boult Award. The individual receiving the award will work as the Assistant to the Technical Director at the Canadian Opera Company on two productions: Jenufa and Ballo in Maschera in Toronto from December 16, 2002 to January 25, 2003. They will be mentored and supervised for six weeks by Julian Sleath, Technical Director at the Canadian Opera Company. A bursary of $500 per week will be paid to the selected candidate over the 6 week contract. To honour Toronto theatre professionals, the late Dean Ott and Debbie Boult, a special trust fund was created. Annual contributions from the trust fund and additional support from the Professional Theatre Training Program of Theatre Ontario (funded by the Ontario Arts Council) make this annual award possible. Dean Ott and Debbie Boult met during their high school production of Godspell, married and worked together at Sunshine Theatre in Kelowna, BC, JV Theatre Productions and Theatre Calgary in Calgary, and The Canadian Stage Company in Toronto. In 1998, Dean Ott and Debbie Boult died and in their memory, a special fund to encourage the development of aspiring theatre technicians was created. Donations to the Dean Ott and Debbie Boult Technical Theatre Award are always welcome. Dean Ott, a former General Manager at Young People’s Theatre (known today as the Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People), could always see everyone’s potential and he mentored the careers of scores of theatre technicians. Debbie Boult was Company Manager and Executive Assistant to the Managing Director at Canadian Stage. Her kindness, generosity, loyalty and constant good humour were a touchstone for the hundreds of actors, directors, stage managers, board members and staff with whom she worked over the years. Each year a different mentor and theatre in Ontario will be selected to host the winner of the Dean Ott and Debbie Boult Technical Theatre Award. Deadline for Applications: September 16, 2002
ANNOUNCING RECIPIENTS OF TRAINING GRANTS Theatre Ontario is pleased to announce the latest recipients of training grants through Theatre Ontario's Professional Theatre Training Program (PTTP), funded by the Ontario Arts Council. Over $52,000 in grant allocations are shared amongst the following trainees:
Over $40,000 have been allocated to the following recipients of Youth Theatre Training Grants:
If you know someone who could benefit from this kind of
training program or if you have someone who you'd like to mentor, please
pass this information along to them. APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED
FOR The Sandra Tulloch Award for Innovation in the Arts will be presented annually to an individual or collectives who has demonstrated leadership over a long career, a passionate commitment to deepening the scope and broadening the appeal of the arts in Ontario through innovative and practical initiatives. This award established in 1998 pays tribute to the outstanding contribution that Sandra Tulloch has made to the arts in Ontario. For nearly twenty years Ms. Tulloch played a pivotal role at Theatre Ontario facilitating numerous visionary initiatives in the community, professional and educational theatre sectors. An arts administrator, producer, arts advocate, project leader and community activist, she has continued to devote an enormous amount of time and energy to the arts throughout the province. The award was set up by friends and colleagues of Sandy Tulloch upon her retirement as Executive Director of Theatre Ontario. It honours those very special individuals who provide leadership within their disciplines and within the Ontario arts community as a whole, are catalysts and advocates, serving and contributing significantly to the health and vitality of the sector. Past winners of the Sandra Tulloch Award for Innovation in the Arts include Tim Jones, Jane Marsland, Angela Rebeiro and Susan Serran. The award is designed by North Bay artist Barry Burniston with bronze casting by Craig Meschino, Toronto. GUIDELINES TO NOMINATORS
Please provide specific examples of the above criteria as they relate to your nominee. Deadline for
nominations December 15, 2002. For further information please contact Jane Gardner at Theatre Ontario (416) 408-4556 ANNOUNCING THE INTERN
DIRECTORS Glenda Stirling and Paul Rivers have been chosen as the two Intern Directors for next year at the Shaw Festival. Glenda Stirling is an Alberta-based director/dramaturge/movement coach who graduated as a drama major from University of Alberta. She has been particularly active in new play development and multi-disciplinary projects. She has worked at Quest Theatre, Keyano Theatre, Theatre Network, Northern Light Theatre, and One Yellow Rabbit. Paul Rivers has a masters degree in directing from
University of Victoria. He has been an Associate Director at Theatre
Aquarius [including directing many shows and coordinating Brave New
Works]. He has also directed for McMaster University, Theatre on the
Grand, Artemis Theatre, The Scaffold Theatre Project, The Alchemist
Theatre and independent projects such as the Fringe of Toronto. The Directors' Project is a joint project of The Academy of the Shaw Festival and Theatre Ontario, and is generously sponsored by Sun Life Financial. The next deadline will be July 31, 2003 for the 2004 Directors’ Project. To make an application, candidates should submit a résumé with a letter
of interest to: If you have questions, call Vinetta at Theatre Ontario 416-408-4556
NOW AVAILABLE
ON CD: THE D2 HUB PROJECT! Theatre Ontario, Dance
Ontario and the Sears Ontario Drama Festival
sponsored the The result? A total of 155 double-sided sheets covering each individual program in seven categories:
The D2 Hub Project breaks down each post-secondary training institution and provides information on each school (size, male/female ratios, minimum entry grades, tuition fees), campus life, course requirements, co-curricular involvement, facilities, and the entrance process (grades, auditions, interviews, etc.) Other components of this extensive project include: a comparison of the tuition, fees, residence and meals costs and suggestions for accurate cost estimates; and a comparison of conservatory, conservatory-style, and BA/BFA acting performance programs. Sue Daniel, the project's co-ordinator, toured regional and provincial Sears Ontario Drama Festivals and several school boards last spring with workshops for students and teachers on choosing a school and a display of materials provided by the colleges and universities. The D2 Hub Project was a big hit with students, parents, and teachers—now all the program info, plus information pieces on comparative costs and entry processes, is available on a CD (minimum requirements: Mac OS 8.1 or Windows 2000) for only $15, taxes included. To see the index and sample sheets, or to arrange for a workshop, email susan.daniel@sympatico.ca To order a CD, send $15 each to: Sue Daniel, ARTSwrite, 61-8 Inverlochy Blvd., Thornhill ON L3T 3R4 - 30 - For more information, contact Jane Gardner, Theatre Ontario, 416-408-4556
THE AGENTS BOOK 2003 NOW AVAILABLE Aspiring actors and models will benefit from the recent release of The Agents Book – a hands-on guide to “getting started” as a model or as an actor in film, theatre or television. The Agents Book by Peter Messaline is recommended by the Entertainment Industry Coalition: Acting & Modelling Information Service (AMIS), ACTRA, the Talent Agents and Managers Association of Canada (TAMAC), the Casting Director’s Society of Canada (CDC), Canadian Actors’ Equity Association, Toronto Association of Acting Studios (TAAS) and Theatre Ontario. “The 2003 edition of The Agents Book answers the most frequently asked questions by people just getting started in the business,” said Jane Gardner, Executive Director of Theatre Ontario. “Only agents who have signed the Entertainment Industry Code of Ethics are included in the guide. The book explains how the business works and takes you through a process of creating a resume, finding the right agent for you, photography tips, information on unions, tips for background performers and how to select the right acting class or school. This is our 8th edition and we’ve expanded the book to include new sections on website services & casting, advice on producing your own show, words of wisdom from an experienced stage mom and how they started their child in the business and an expanded section on modelling.” The Agents Book is available for $15 (plus tax) through Theatre Ontario and TheatreBooks (Toronto). All profits from The Agents Book support the Acting & Modelling Information Service . AMIS is a volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to informing and educating those members of the general public who are interested in training and careers in the fashion and entertainment industries. AMIS information helps people interested in acting and modeling to avoid exploitative situations and, where feasible, to find legitimate entry paths into the careers of their choice. The AMIS hotline (416-977-3832) has given basic industry information to over ten thousand callers - beginners in the business from Toronto, across Canada, and the United States. Visit the AMIS website at www.amisontario.com In addition to giving advice on the way the business is run in Canada, The Agents Book, published by Theatre Ontario includes information on:
APPLICATIONS BEING
ACCEPTED FOR Established in 2000, the Dean Ott and Debbie Boult Technical
Theatre Award will be given to an individual with a serious interest in
becoming a Technical Director in a professional theatre. The candidate
should have professional theatre experience or extensive experience in
community or educational theatres. Previous winners of the award are Ben
Chaisson and Patrick Wood. Applications are being accepted for the 2003 Dean Ott and Debbie Boult Technical Theatre Award. The individual receiving the award will work as Assistant Technical Director at Canadian Stage on the 2003 Dream in High Park production in Toronto from May 26 to July 4, 2003. They will be mentored and supervised for six weeks by Simon Marsden, Technical Director at Canadian Stage . A bursary of $500 per week will be paid to the selected candidate over the 6 week contract. Applicants must be residents of Ontario. To honour Toronto theatre professionals, the late Dean Ott and Debbie Boult, a special trust fund was created. Annual contributions from the trust fund and additional support from the Professional Theatre Training Program of Theatre Ontario (funded by the Ontario Arts Council) make this annual award possible. Dean Ott and Debbie Boult met during their high school production of Godspell, married and worked together at Sunshine Theatre in Kelowna, BC, JV Theatre Productions and Theatre Calgary in Calgary, and The Canadian Stage Company in Toronto. In 1998, Dean Ott and Debbie Boult died and in their memory, a special fund to encourage the development of aspiring theatre technicians was created. Donations to the Dean Ott and Debbie Boult Technical Theatre Award are always welcome. To make a donation, contact John Goddard at Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People at 416-363-5131. Dean Ott, a former General Manager at Young People’s Theatre (known today as the Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People), could always see everyone’s potential and he mentored the careers of scores of theatre technicians. Debbie Boult was Company Manager and Executive Assistant to the Managing Director at Canadian Stage. Her kindness, generosity, loyalty and constant good humour were a touchstone for the hundreds of actors, directors, stage managers, board members and staff with whom she worked over the years. Each year a different mentor and theatre in Ontario will be selected to host the winner of the Dean Ott and Debbie Boult Technical Theatre Award. Thanks to Julian Sleath at Canadian Opera Company and Kevin Ryan and Matt Farrell at Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People for mentoring technical directors through this award program. Deadline for Applications: February 1,
2003
ANNOUNCING RECIPIENTS OF TRAINING
GRANTS Theatre Ontario is pleased to announce the latest
recipients of training grants through Theatre Ontario's Professional
Theatre Training Program (PTTP), funded by the Ontario Arts Council.
Over $45,131 in grant allocations are shared amongst the following
trainees:
If you know someone who could benefit from this kind of training program or if you have someone who you'd like to mentor, please pass this information along to them. The next annual application deadline
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