Killam Research Fellowships
Twenty-eight outstanding Canadian researchers have been awarded a total
of $2 million in the 35th annual competition for Killam Research Fellowships,
administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. Included among the recipients
is ACTR member, Sherrill Grace, University of British Columbia for her
book Sharon Pollock: A Life in Theatre.
Congratulations, Sherrill!!!
Teaching Award for George Belliveau
Each year the University of Prince Edward Island gives out three awards
for excellence in teaching. The nominations need to be by students and
faculty. Once nominated the candidate creates a teaching dossier
and the Awards committee then looks through these dossiers and makes a
decision on the final 3 recipients. The award is sponsored by the Hessian
family, and the recipients receive a cash prize for their efforts.
George feels it was a great honour to win this award in only his second
year at UPEI.
Congratulations, George!!!
Canadian Theatre Video Index
An index of Canadian theatre material on video is now available in hard
copy and on the ACTR web site. Compiled by Andrea Ramolo, this index
lists 127 videos related to Canadian theatre compiled over the past year
as an independent study project at York University. The 127 videos
are divided into the following categories: Plays and Productions; Interviews
with Playwrights, Directors, and Other Theatre Personnel; Theatre Companies
and Theatre Buildings; and Miscellaneous. Each entry consists of
a content description, publication information, a physical description,
the location of where the video was found, and further notes when necessary.
Please note that these videos are not available for use. At this moment,
this is just an inventory. There is specific interest in trying to find
a library in the country that would be interested in obtaining copies of
each video that could be passed around for academic viewing.
Anyone interested in the project or in obtaining a hard copy
of the inventory should contact Andrea Ramolo at aramolo@rogers.com,
or at (416) 347-0442.
THE SNAIL…COMPENDIUM
The SNAIL…Project is building towards a permanent revival house (or even
houses) for existing Canadian scripts.
THE COMPENDIUM— To create a complete listing of Canadian scripts (full-length
and shorter pieces) worthy of revival.
To seek bold scripts representing every facet of Canadian culture
(French Canadian, Aboriginal Canadian and other relevant multi-cultural
voices of Canada).
To include previous production and playwright information, critical
and public reaction, promotional material, a succinct evaluation of script
strengths, weaknesses and place in the development of Canadian Theatre
as well as “stageworthiness” and relevance to today’s audiences.
This will be a valuable offshoot of The SNAIL…Project to be developed
in tandem and will provide a source of script candidates for consideration
when The SNAIL…Project mounts its initial and subsequent seasons.
Working title: Take Another Look…
There will have to be substantial and detailed organization to create
workable, efficient and thorough exploration of the mandate.
There is serious interest from Concordia University in Montreal.
Its Broadcasting Archive houses radio and television drama scripts, particularly
the CBC collection. Many of these scripts were original radio plays
later adapted for stage and vice versa. This would be a significant
source of neglected Canadian scripts for the stage. Howard Fink,
in Montreal, who originally curated this collection, has expressed interest
in having SNAIL…research the archive for selective inclusion in The SNAIL…COMPENDIUM.
For further information on SNAIL…or to submit script titles for
consideration and other pertinent information, contact:
Paul Bethel at thesnailproject@hotmail.com
Kenneth Dyba
2401 Queen St. E
Apt. 25
Toronto ON M4E 1H6 /// (416) 698-6482
Bulletin 27.2 / Newsletter 27.2