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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.

Artists may place their own names in nomination; or be nominated by another
theatre artist. All applications must be received at Tarragon---by mail,
courier, or in person (no faxes or e-mails)---by February 15, 2002.

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

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

TORONTO EMERGING THEATRE ARTIST AWARD: $5,000

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 $5,000 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.

Criteria:
"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, Ontario.

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

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