Community Manager Internship Opportunity
The Siminovitch Prize Foundation has an opportunity for a new graduate interested in launching a career in arts management and/or community engagement. This 16-week internship is a creative position that…
World Theatre Day
On World Theatre Day, join theatre-makers and theatre-fans for an uplifting conversation about the digital innovations that are taking place while theatres are dark. This will be a social experience,…
Digital Event Programmer/Producer Opportunity
The Siminovitch Prize Foundation has an opportunity for an innovative and resourceful theatre professional experienced in online event programming and production. This freelance role is a creative position that will…
Tara Beagan wins 2020 Siminovitch Prize
November 26, 2020 – Ntlaka’pamux playwright Tara Beagan has been named the 2020 laureate of the Siminovitch Prize, the largest and most prestigious theatre prize in Canada. Ms. Beagan will receive $75,000, and $25,000 will go toher selected protégée, Joelle Peters.
The Shortlist for the 2020 Siminovitch Prize
October 15, 2020 – The Siminovitch Prize Foundation today announced the shortlist for this year’s Siminovitch Prize, the most prestigious theatre award in Canada. The jury has selected five outstanding…
The Siminovitch Prize Call for Nominations in Playwriting
Prize will proceed, and will celebrate its 20th anniversary year and the 100th birthday of Dr. Lou Siminovitch April 20, 2020 – OTTAWA (Canada) – The Siminovitch Prize, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year,…
Directors Maiko Yamamoto and James Long win 2019 Siminovitch Prize in Theatre
First time that the Siminovitch Prize is awarded to a team November 21, 2019 – OTTAWA (Canada) – Maiko Yamamoto and James Long, long-time collaborators and Artistic Directors of Vancouver’s…
A Celebration of the Finalists for the 2019 Siminovitch Prize
The Siminovitch Finalist Celebration was held at Hart House on October 28, 2019. We look forward to celebrating further upon announcement of this year's prize winner. The 2019 Laureate and…
The Siminovitch Prize in Theatre: Shortlist for Directing 2019
A celebration for finalists takes place Monday, October 28 at Hart House, University of Toronto. Recipient to be announced Thursday, November 21 at the National Arts Centre. The Siminovitch Prize…
Siminovitch Prize Foundation and National Arts Centre Announce the Shortlist for the 2019 Siminovitch Prize in Directing
September 23, 2019 – OTTAWA (Canada) The Siminovitch Prize Foundation and the National Arts Centre today announced the shortlist for this year’s award in the category of directing. The jury…