The latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.

Applications Open for National Arts Centre Board of Trustees

Applications for part-time positions are open until February 5, 2017.

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Vancouver Theatre Icon Joy Coghill Dies at 90

Coghill had an extensive career in theatre, film and television, and was a devoted supporter and vibrant member of BC's performing arts community. A celebration of life will occur February 20 at Christ Church Cathedral in Vancouver.

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Boca Del Lupo Announces Space Residency Program

Boca del Lupo has announced a call for submissions for their Space Residency Program, which provides successful applicants with up to two weeks of free performance and rehearsal space on Granville Island in Vancouver. The deadline for applications is March 1.

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Community Arts Council of Vancouver Welcomes New Executive Director

Eric Rhys Miller, an arts administrator and community-engaged artist with a background in theatre, takes over leadership of the CACV from Chris Gilpin, who departs for the BC Arts Council.

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Green Thumb Theatre Announces Departure of General Manager Nadine Carew

Carew will be moving to a new role with the BC Arts Council. Green Thumb's board of directors have started the search for the theatre's new general manager.

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Nominees Announced for 13th Annual OVATION! Awards

The musical theatre awards, which represent outstanding productions and individuals from 2016 in BC's Lower Mainland, will be presented in Vancouver on January 29.

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Application Deadline Approaching for Digital LEAP Playwrighting Program

Students living in remote communities in BC who are interested in developing their playwriting skills can apply to be part of a free program offered through Arts Club Theatre Company. 

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Actor and Theatre Director Janet Wright Dies At 71

Wright, a landmark in the Vancouver theatre community, was popularly known for her TV role in CTV's Corner Gas.

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Opera Singer Bernard Turgeon Dies at 85

In addition to a studded career as a performer, Turgeon was a teacher and administrator at many Canadian universities, including the University of Victoria.

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Touchstone Theatre Announces New Artistic & Production Associate and Interim Artistic Director

Amiel Gladstone will assume the role of interim artistic director until Roy Surette takes over the position permanently in July 2017, while Naomi Vogt will be the artistic & production associate for Touchstone's 2017 projects.

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Nominations Open for 6th Annual Gina Wilkinson Prize

The $5,000 award, established in memory of director Gina Wilkinson, is intended to recognize an experienced female theatre artist transitioning from one theatre discipline into the discipline of theatre direction.

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City of Vancouver Approves $550,000 Civic Theatre Space Subsidy

Vancouver arts organizations and non-profit community groups will continue to have access to subsidies on short-term rentals at venues such as the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza and the Orpheum Annex thanks to the approval of the Vancouver Civic Theatres' Underutilized Spaces Grant for another three years. 

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Five Directors Shortlisted for 2016 Siminovitch Prize

Five directors are in the running for the $100,000 prize, which recognizes exceptional theatre artists and encourages emerging talent by highlighting the importance of mentorship. 

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PACT Announces ALL IN: National Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative

The Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) is launching a major, highly collaborative program focused on increasing equity, diversity and inclusion throughout Canada's theatre sector - called All In: A National Equity, Diversity & Inclusive Initiative.

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Five BC Theatres Among Honourees of International Award Recognizing Gender Parity In Productions

Vancouver’s Firehall Arts Centre, Mitch and Murray Productions, Pacific Theatre, and shameless hussy productions as well as Victoria's Castlereigh Theatre Project have been named recipients of the 2016 International Centre for Women Playwrights 50/50 Applause Award.

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Touchstone Theatre Announces New Artistic Director

Roy Surette will take the helm again as artistic director at Touchstone Theatre in Vancouver next summer, following the departure of former AD Katrina Dunn. 

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Western Canada Theatre Welcomes Artistic Director James MacDonald

The Board of Directors of Western Canada Theatre has announced that James MacDonald will be assuming the role of Artistic Director at the Theatre.

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GVPTA's July Theatre Management Roundtable

The Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance will hold their next facilitated discussion and networking session for management of local theatre companies on July 14, 2016. 

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Jessie Awards Round-Up: Big Wins for Onegin

Arts Club Theatre's Onegin comes out on top at 2016 theatre awards.

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2016 Jessie Award Nominees Announced

The nominees for the 34th Annual Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards were announced at the Jessie Nominations Party held on Tuesday, May 24.

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