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TARRAGON TO ADMINISTER $5000 AWARD TO EMERGING THEATRE ARTIST
THANKS TO A GRANT FROM AN ANONYMOUS DONOR THROUGH THE TORONTO COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION

This award - administered by Tarragon Theatre - is one of eight emerging
artists' awards created by the Toronto Community Foundation on behalf of an
anonymous donor.

This $5000 award is geared toward an emerging professional theatre artist,
whether it be in the field of playwriting, acting, direction, design,
technical arts, or criticism. The award will be adjudicated by a committee
of senior theatre artists.

In the context of the theatre award, "emerging artist" is defined as an
artist of any age who has received notice in recent years as a professional
practitioner, having spent no fewer than two years and no more than five, in
his/her chosen field (after training, if applicable); and who has
demonstrated a strong interest in and potential for working in theatre. The
award will recognize artistic excellence which is matched by innovation,
experimentation, and a willingness to take risks. The applicant must have
created, or participated in, at least one artistic work that has been
presented, produced, or published. The applicant must be a resident of the
City of Toronto.

Application Process:

Artists may either place their own names in nomination; or be nominated by
another theatre artist.

Each application must include the following:
· emerging artist's resume
· a one-page statement of intention from the artist stating the nature and
amount of work he/she expects to do with this financial assistance
· a one-page letter of support from a theatre professional
· the applicant's full address and telephone number, and (in the event that
further consultation is required) the address and telephone number of the
supporting theatre professional.

Note:  Applications may also include, in the case of writers or designers,
some additional documentation (a maximum of five pages, or, if a video, no
longer than 30 minutes).  Please do not send original documents as any
materials submitted cannot be returned.

Deadlines:  Applications must be received by February 15, 2002.

There is no official application form. Please mail (no faxes or e-mails will
be accepted) your application package to:

Emerging Theatre Artist Award
c/o Tarragon Theatre
30 Bridgman Avenue
Toronto, ON M5R 1X3

For further information about the award, and application procedures, phone
Ashlie Corcoran at Tarragon: 536-5018, ext. 228; or check the Tarragon
website at www.tarragontheatre.com

The Emerging Theatre Artist Award will be announced on March 15, 2002.