Let’s get a real subjective conversation going
By Jillian Keiley (originally posted on spiderwebshow.ca) As a director and producer, I have to read reviews of my shows. I would rather be boiled in a vat of Kelly Nestruck’s…
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Siminovitch Prize laureates who won 2014 Dora Mavor Moore Awards: Recipient Ronnie Burkett for Costume Design (General Theatre) and ProtégésMitchell Cushman for Best Production (Independent Theatre), Camellia Koo for Scenic Design…
Siminovitch Prize introduces its New Executive Director
Hello, I’m delighted to let you know about my appointment as Executive Director of the Siminovitch Prize Organization. This exciting new role builds on my experience as a producer of…
Toronto Director Chris Abraham named recipient of 2013 Siminovitch Prize, chooses Mitchell Cushman as Protégé
Before a packed Hart House Theatre at the University of Toronto, Chris Abraham, Artistic Director of Crow's Theatre was named recipient of the 2013 Siminovitch Prize. For his protégé he…
Shortlist Announced for 2013 Siminovitch Prize for Theatre
Jury members Martine Beaulne (Montéal), Ann-Marie Kerr(Halifax), Janet Munsil (Victoria), John Van Burek (Chair, Toronto), and Bob White(Stratford) have deliberated and made their choices. "The Jury was uniformly thrilled," says John Van Burek, "by the quality of the nominations and…
$100,000 Siminovitch Prize in Theatre Awarded to Lighting Designer, Robert Thomson
Thomson chooses two protégés – Jason Hand and Raha Javanfar – to share $25,000 prize TORONTO, ON, November 5, 2012 – The founders of the Elinore & Lou Siminovitch Prize in…
Five Outstanding Canadian Designers Short-Listed for 2012 Siminovitch Prize in Theatre
Designers from Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal in the running for $100,000 prize – the largest in Canadian theatre TORONTO, ON, October 1, 2012 – The founders of the Elinore & Lou…
Jury Announced for the 2012 Siminovitch Prize, Canada’s Largest Award in Theatre
Jury will award $100,000 to Canadian designer on November 5, 2012 TORONTO, May 30, 2012 – The founders of the Elinore & Lou Siminovitch Prize in Theatre today announced the jury…
Call For Nominations Now Open for Professional Theatre Designers for the 2012 Siminovitch Prize
June 8, 2012 deadline for theatre designer nominations fast approaching TORONTO, March 13, 2012 – The Founders of the Elinore & Lou Siminovitch Prize in Theatre today called for nominations from…
$100,000 Siminovitch Prize in Theatre Awarded to Playwright Joan MacLeod
MacLeod chooses Anusree Roy to receive $25,000 as protégé TORONTO, November 7, 2011 – BMO Financial Group today announced that Victoria-based playwright Joan MacLeod has been selected as the recipient…