Why We Exist
Image: Guillermo Verdecchia, Jury Chair
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Theatre is a Shared Experience That Connects Us.
As the world evolves and everyday interactions become virtual, the live shared experience of theatre becomes even more critical to our collective well-being.
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Theatre is Powerful.
It helps develop empathy and understanding.
It offers a safe space to explore and express emotions and ideas.
It allows us to escape the everyday and provides entertainment.
It raises thought-provoking questions that challenge our thinking and initiate dialogue.
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We Are Investing in Theatre.
The Siminovitch Theatre Foundation celebrates theatre artists, and inspires, convenes, and connects theatre artists and theatre audiences on a national stage across disciplines, geography, and language groups.
Our portfolio of programs helps groundbreaking artists thrive creatively and economically by furthering their craft through skill-building, mentorship, networking, and profile-building.
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We Exist To...
2. Invest in future talent
3. Inspire community connections
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Our Vision
A world with more human connection and understanding because of shared theatre experience.
Our Mission
Advancing the art form by investing in groundbreaking theatre artists.
Our Values
> Community Driven: We celebrate groundbreaking theatre artists, and inspire, convene, and connect artists and audiences across Canada.
> Optimistic: We see theatre artists leading us into a future where Canada is a model for how people may live well together
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Our Programs
Image: Gillian Gallow
Investing in
next stage visionaries.
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Supported by a Dedicated Community
The Siminovitch Theatre Foundation, an independent charitable organization, is funded annually by loyal theatre audience members.
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Our Impact in 2023
Read the 2023 Annual Report to learn more about how the Siminovitch Theatre Foundation is recognizing artistic leadership, inspiring community connections, and investing in future talent.
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The Artist's Eye
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