STEPHEN HAIR
EMERGING ACTOR AWARD

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ABOUT THE AWARD 

This annual award of $2,500 is designed to assist new actors from the Calgary region in the dawn of their acting careers. Created in 2007, the award honors the distinguished 30-year career of Calgary actor Stephen Hair, including over 60 appearances on Theatre Calgary’s stage and 15 consecutive years as Ebenezer Scrooge in our annual production of A Christmas Carol.

Nominees will typically have graduated from their technical training and have from 12 to 24 months acting experience. Actors may apply for this award to support a broad range of career development opportunities such as, but not limited to:

•    Personal development courses
•    A specific project involving the artist
•    Funding for auditions
•    Help in taking an out-of-town role
•    Opportunity to understudy
•    Invitation to be mentored by a senior artist
•    Any form of professional development other than postgraduate degrees

Awards will not be considered for production costs, company operating costs or non-actor related activities. The award is intended to advance the career of actors who have experienced some success and are seeking developmental opportunities to further their careers.

How to Apply:

The deadline for applications for the 2009-10 season is 5:00pm, May 25th, 2009 (download application form below).

Applications and Program Details:
Shari Wattling
Literary and Education Manager
Theatre Calgary
220 – 9th Avenue SE
Calgary, AB  T2G 5C4
403-294-7440 ext. 1062
email

Applications should include the following:
•    A completed application form (see below)
•    A covering letter (no more than one page) giving a complete description of how you intend to utilize the award
•    A 1-2 page description of yourself, with answers to the following questions: What is your passion for theatre? Where does it stem from? What are your artistic dreams, goals and aspirations?
•    If funds are intended for use towards a collaborative or contractual engagement, appropriate documentation should accompany the application.
•    Applications may be submitted via email or in hard copy.

All applications will be retained by the committee and be held at Theatre Calgary including all supporting copies of documentation.

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