[e-drive][CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS:DAVID TUER EMERGING ARTIST SCHOLARSHIP]

[Kaethe Yanovsky]

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ALBERTA THEATRE PROJECTS'  DAVID TUER EMERGING ARTIST SCHOLARSHIP 

Definition: 
A $2,000 per annum scholarship from directed funds of the ATP Board of
Directors. The funds are to be awarded to a young theatre professional
with an interest in developing further in the area of new play
development.

Purpose: 
The scholarship has been set up by the ATP Board of Directors in an
effort to express the company's respect and gratitude for the visionary
leadership of Mr. David Tuer, past President and CEO of PanCanadian
Energy, and in consideration of his unparalleled commitment to, and
nurturing of, the development of new Canadian plays and new Canadian
theatre artists. The $2,000 scholarship is to support the development of
Canadian theatre through the further education and professional
development of high potential emerging theatre artists.

Application Criteria: 

Applications will be accepted from the general public. 
Applicant must be a Canadian citizen. 
The application submitted must describe how you will be spending
scholarship funds to further your professional education and development

You must complete the described project within two years of being
awarded the scholarship 
For the purposes of this scholarship, education is to be defined in the
broadest sense. The intention of professional development is the key
factor. 
You have already demonstrated some level of investment and/or intention
in developing professionally as an artist, with a focus on new material 
One recipient will be awarded the $2,000 annually. 
Preference will be given to projects that relate to the process of
developing new work.  Preference will be given to projects that explore
the process of new play development, and/or mentorship and
apprenticeship in field of new play dramaturgy.  Requests to fund the
production of a new play, or for tuition at an acting school, will not
be considered. 
There is no age limitation, although the focus is on an emerging
professional. 
The successful applicant will receive 75% of the funds at the
presentation ceremony. The remaining 25% will be delivered to the
recipient upon receipt of a final report at the culmination of the
funded professional development. 
 

Deadlines: 
Application deadline is January 17, 2003. 
The recipient will be awarded the scholarship on Friday, Feb 28, 2003 in
the Martha Cohen Theatre following the performance of PAGEANT by Daniel
Macdonald, and the opening of Blitz Weekend, the closing weekend of the
National playRites Festival of New Canadian Plays.

THE DAVID TUER EMERGING ARTIST SCHOLARSHIP 
APPLICATION FORM 

NAME: 

ADDRESS: 

CITY/PROV:                                      POSTAL CODE: 

PHONE NUMBER:                           FAX NUMBER: 

EMAIL: 

Please indicate with no more than a one page attachment, details of the
project for which you are applying to the David Tuer Scholarship Fund.
Please also attach a curriculum vitae.

Signature:                                              Date: 

Please submit to: 
David Tuer Scholarship 
c/o Vicki Stroich, Assistant Dramaturg 
Alberta Theatre Projects 
220- 9th Ave. SE 
Calgary, AB T2G 5C4 

Applications must be post-marked no later than January 17, 2003. 

For more information please contact Vicki Stroich at: 
Ph: (403)294-7475   Fax: (403)294-7493 
Email: VStroich at ATPlive.com 
Website: www.ATPlive.com/tuership.html