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color=#000000>Dear Friend of Canadian Theatre:<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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color=#000000>I am pleased to announce that the call for nominations for the
<STRONG>2006 Elinore & Lou Siminovitch Prize in Theatre</STRONG> is now
open. With this year marking the end of our second cycle for the largest theatre
award in Canada, we are thrilled once again to turn the spotlight on to Canadian
designers. On October 24th, we will honour either a lighting, costume, set, or
sound designer with the $100,000 prize, one quarter of which is given to a
protégé chosen by the recipient. <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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color=#000000>The Siminovitch Prize is honoured to announce a jury whose
experience in the theatre is extremely diverse and whose contribution to the
theatre arts in Canada is highly creative and uniquely personal. The jury is
comprised of Luc Boulanger, author and well-known journalist in
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA">Montreal's
media community; Mary Kerr, a distinguished production designer whose work has
been seen on stages across Canada and throughout the world; Diana Leblanc, an
actress and director who has received acclaim in French and English throughout
the country; and Keith Turnbull, a director, dramaturge and producer committed
to contemporary and new work in both theatre and opera.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA">The
Siminovitch Prize in Theatre honours professional directors, playwrights and
designers in three year cycles by recognizing excellence and encouraging further
exploration in Canadian theatre. In 2006, the prize will be given to a designer
who advances Canadian theatre through a body of work achieved in recent years,
while influencing and inspiring younger theatre artists. It should be
noted that the Siminovitch Prize is neither a life-time achievement nor an
emerging artist award. It is meant for an artist who is at a point in his or her
professional career where the recognition and resources associated with the
prize will make a significant difference, allowing and encouraging the artist to
go further in the pursuit of his or her craft.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA">Enclosed
you will find information about the Siminovitch Prize, past recipients, and a
nomination form. You can also learn more by visiting the website: <A
title=http://www.siminovitchprize.com/
href="http://www.siminovitchprize.com/">www.siminovitchprize.com</A>. The
deadline for nominations is June 14, 2006. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA">On behalf
of the Founders’ Committee and all involved with the prize, thank you for your
participation and for helping us recognize and celebrate excellence in Canadian
theatre. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-CA
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA">Leonard
McHardy<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA">Jury
Chair</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-CA
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff>__________________________________________________________<BR>"When
a people forget a language, they forfeit the heart of who they <BR>are and
the ability to comprehend the stories that are central to their <BR>cultural,
spiritual and emotional health."--Keren
Rice.<BR>____________________________________________________________________<BR>"That's
what hybrids were invented for: survival in changing ecologies."--Lisa Doolittle
<BR>_______________________________________________________________________<BR>"To
celebrate this award, and the work it recognizes of those around the world, let
me recall the words of Gandhi: 'My life is my message.' Also, plant a
tree." Wangari Maathai, winner of the 2004 Nobel Prize for
Peace.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff>__________________________________________________<BR>Denis
Salter<BR>Professor of Theatre<BR>McGill University<BR>853 Sherbrooke St.
West<BR>Montréal, QC<BR>H3A 2T6<BR>Tel (514) 398 6550<BR>Regular Fax (514) 398
8146<BR>Computer Fax (309) 294 0444<BR><A
href="mailto:denis.salter@mcgill.ca">denis.salter@mcgill.ca</A><BR><A
href="mailto:d.salter@videotron.ca">d.salter@videotron.ca</A><BR>__________________</FONT></STRONG></DIV></BODY></HTML>