Recipient Community Discipline Program Year Amount Description
Trapp, Amanda Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $3,000 I'll be travelling to NYC to take classes to deepen/refresh my acting and dance practice, ensuring I am working to the best and safest extent.
Favel, Floyd Paynton Theatre Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $5,000 To develop my research on Indigenous theatre methods combined with my literary text Red People Red Magic. Create a virtual platform for global artistic presentation.
Macdonald, Daniel Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $5,000 The development of a creative work in the form of a full-length play through dramaturgy, workshops, redrafting, and public feedback.
Hill, Milo Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $4,000 Uplift LGBTQIA+ voices and showcase the wealth of local talent in 12 all-ages drag shows at the Saskatoon Fringe Festival
Richardson, Jordie Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 Seeking funding for compensation for assistant fight directing services with Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan.
Farrow, Kody Dalmeny Theatre Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $200 Shakespeare Intensive Workshop facilitated by renowned Shakespeare actor, director, and educator Christopher Weddell. Participants will improve their acting, text work, and understanding of Shakespeare.
Hebert, Dakota Saskatoon Theatre Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $14,780 To showcase the hard work and talent of Saskatchewan's Indigenous Comedians in Regina, Saskatoon, Toronto, and Ottawa.
Globe Theatre Society Regina Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $244,910 For general operating and programming support.
Persephone Theatre Saskatoon Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $235,750 For general operating and programming support.
Burnt Thicket Theatre Saskatoon Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $30,750 For general operating and programming support.
Dancing Sky Theatre Inc. Meacham Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $82,000 For general operating and programming support.
Ferre Play Theatre Saskatoon Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $13,560 For general operating and programming support.
Gordon Tootoosis Nīkānīwin Theatre Saskatoon Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $57,920 For general operating and programming support.
J.M. Curtain Razors Inc. Regina Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $20,500 For general operating and programming support.
La Troupe du Jour Inc. Saskatoon Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $80,980 For general operating and programming support.
Listen to Dis' Community Arts Organization Inc. Regina Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $46,430 For general operating and programming support.
On the Boards Staging Company, Inc. Saskatoon Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $30,700 For general operating and programming support.
Saskatchewan Playwrights Centre Inc. Saskatoon Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $38,950 For general operating and programming support.
Southwest Cultural Development Group Inc. Swift Current Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $17,430 For general operating and programming support.
Sum Theatre Corp. Saskatoon Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $38,950 For general operating and programming support.
Wide Open Theatrical Escapades Inc. Saskatoon Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $20,500 For general operating and programming support.
Knight, Daniel Saskatoon Theatre Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $7,500 I plan to write a rock musical exploring the theme of the integration of indigenous men in a colonial society
Walliser, Rachel Regina Theatre Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 My proposal is to cover travel, food, and accommodation expenses to attend a callback audition for the National Theatre School's Acting program in Montreal, Quebec.
Hawkes, Nena Regina Theatre Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 This funding would support me in attending the Summer Intensive Program at Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre with a focus on Mask.
Bundon Pfeifer Henderson Regina Theatre Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,500 One week of artist fees (for 3 artists) to test and prepare materials and technical elements, prior to a workshop week on a new script.
Griffin, Lauren Dundurn Theatre Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 I would use this grant to attend a three day intensive on mask and physical theatre through the Canadian Academy of Mask and Puppetry.
Alvarado, Ricardo Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 Level 1 and 2 Foundations of Consent and Intimacy online training courses.
Bonneau, Devon Regina Theatre Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $14,948 An Independent theatrical presentation of Billy Bishop Goes to War by John MacLachlan Gray
Berenbaum, Jenna Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $7,500 Writing, re-writing and editing my play 18 Jews Order Chinese Food until it is ready for production and publication.
Ppl r Ppl Productions Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $17,000 Ppl r Ppl Productions is creating professional work for theatre artists and will present 'Spring Awakening' by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater, February 23-March 2.
Nepjuk, Elizabeth Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $5,000 To transcribe and compile research data gathered during the production/duration of the game EVERY BODY DOES IT at the Saskatoon Fringe in August 2023.
Sapp, Cheyenna Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $4,069 I would like to write new material for my standup comedy routine to increase performance opportunities and expand my audience.
Oblong and Oboe Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $17,000 The final stage of development and world premiere of Oblong and Oboe Stir the Pot as part of Live Five’s 20th Season in Saskatoon.
Tweidt, Adam Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $2,000 Seeking funding to explore directing as a mentee during the production of Two Bees The Anger of Ernest and Ernestine.
Bundon Pfeifer Henderson Regina Theatre Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $10,000 Funds for bundonpfeiferhenderson to develop audio, projection, and installation concepts for the new play 'Tommy & Pere', by Arthur Milner.
Sarasa Performance Laboratory Inc. Paynton Theatre SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $8,000 The Poundmaker Performance Festival is an intercultural and Indigenous Performance Festival within a Laboratory setting. The Festival takes place in an Indigenous community and structures.
Belanger, Maureen Saskatoon Theatre Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $15,000 The funds requested are to assist in creating and writing new material for my character "Ernestine and her pet bird Muckatoon"
Hebert, Dakota Saskatoon Theatre Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $18,000 We want to develop our standup comedy careers by showcasing in Saskatchewan and California, meeting with Industry Professionals, and securing our Social Security Numbers.
Michael A. Riffel High School
Judy Wensel
Regina Theatre Artists in Schools 2023-2024 $13,026 To collaborate with artists Judy Wensel and Shaunna Dunn in Riffel High School's Integrated Theatre Program, That's Possible.
Mendez, Edward Warman Theatre Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 I will dive deeply into pedagogy, stage combat, and movement systems at the Paddy Crean Workshop taking place in Banff, AB January 3-9, 2024
Live Five Theatre Inc. Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $2,000 To increase our capacity and solidify our future goals through the creation of an organizational strategic plan with guidance from an external facilitator
Ferre Play Theatre Saskatoon Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2024-2025 $14,000
Bernbaum, Joel Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 To do 20 interviews with Saskatchewan Jews and Muslims to begin a verbatim theatre play about the Gaza war and its effect on our community.
Banga, Kaydence Stockholm Theatre Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 A music, soundscape and dance based theatrical production exploring youth and artist mental health.
Scantily Glad Theatre Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,921 To tour our award-winning queer theatre/comedy show "Creepy Boys" to Regina (presented by Curtain Razors), Winterruption festival (Saskatoon) and OUTStages festival (Victoria) in early 2024.
Pantel, Rowan Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 Travel to Montreal to take part in creation workshop scheduled to take place from March 4th to March 9th, 2024, with écH2osysteme project.
Otayemi, Demilade saskatoon Theatre Building Arts Equity 2023-2024 $5,000 Documenting the collaboration process between SUM Theatre and EDM Lab through, interactive documentation methods. Inspiring future collaborations and youth engagement in artistic and engineering careers
McDougall, Bradley Regina Theatre Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $5,000 Rehearse and tour my re-written one man show “Night Sweats” to Regina & Saskatoon Fringe Festivals and Flin Flon & North Battleford.
Bernbaum, Joel Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $12,000 To create and share a new verbatim theatre play with music about the Gaza / Israel conflict and impact on people here in Saskatchewan.
Pickrell, Jonathon Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $4,500 Funding to support a dramaturgy cycle and two day workshop for my play "66 No Exit Lane" to prepare it for production.
Nawaz, Zarqa Regina Theatre Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $7,238 Everyone loves to watch a good crime story. But we've never seen a play about mosque heist. I'd like to write that play.
Heinek, Emily Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 I want to be able to take the 3 week devising intensive hosted by Ghost River Theatre in Calgary.
Tic Toc TEN Regina Theatre Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $7,239 Tic Toc TEN is a short performance festival (in person and online) featuring a selection of new, multidisciplinary performances by emerging and established Saskatchewan artists.
Mendez, Edward Warman Theatre Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $3,000 I will obtain my Intermediate Actor/Combatant Certification through Fight Director's Canada at The 2024 National Stage Combat Certification Conference in Saskatoon, SK
Scantily Glad Theatre Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $7,000 This project is to remount our outdoor roving interactive performance, "Homebuddies" for presentation at Summerworks Festival from July 30 - August 11th, 2024.
Macdonald, Daniel Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $9,000 Build a touring production of my play IAGO SPEAKS to tour to High Schools students through arts centres across the province in 2024/25.
Spilchen, Danielle Warman Theatre Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $4,583 Our collective will produce and present George F. Walker's Zastrozzi as part of Live Five's 2024-2025 season in November/December of 2024.
Billingsley, Alyssa Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $4,500 Dramaturgy, rewrites, & remounting 'Identity Crisis' for a 2024 tour to the Winnipeg & Edmonton Fringe Festivals with John Turner, Karen Hines, Kenn McLeod.
Bernbaum, Joel
Oskayak High School
Saskatoon Theatre Artists in Schools 2024-2025 $10,000 To study the play Reasonable Doubt with ​​Oskāyak High School students, work with them to create an artistic response, and share this response with public
Vincent, Angus Yorkton Theatre Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2024-2025 $15,000 Complete a script/play in a musical format, along with music, with story lines of life and love on a reserve and urban setting.
Never Never Shakespeare Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $7,666 To fund a theatrical production of Twelfth Night through the lens of Queer culture, for presentation in Saskatoon, in January of 2025.
Negraeff, Laura Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $10,000 I will produce & direct Sarah Ruhl’s play about relationships, women’s health, & sexuality, titled “In the Next Room” at Persephone’s Backstage in Saskatoon
Brayshaw, Cody Prince Albert Theatre Microgrant Program 2024-2025 $650 This project is a small literature review regarding sustainability in theatre to enhance my career, my academic research profile, and promote arts sustainability.
Burnt Thicket Theatre Saskatoon Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2024-2025 $30,750 For general operating and programming support.
Dancing Sky Theatre Inc. Meacham Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2024-2025 $82,000 For general operating and programming support.
Gordon Tootoosis Nīkānīwin Theatre Saskatoon Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2024-2025 $57,920 For general operating and programming support.
J.M. Curtain Razors Inc. Regina Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2024-2025 $20,500 For general operating and programming support.
La Troupe du Jour Inc. Saskatoon Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2024-2025 $80,980 For general operating and programming support.
Listen to Dis' Community Arts Organization Inc. Regina Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2024-2025 $46,430 For general operating and programming support.
On the Boards Staging Company, Inc. Saskatoon Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2024-2025 $30,700 For general operating and programming support.
Saskatchewan Playwrights Centre Inc. Saskatoon Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2024-2025 $38,950 For general operating and programming support.
Sum Theatre Corp. Saskatoon Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2024-2025 $38,950 For general operating and programming support.
Wide Open Theatrical Escapades Inc. Saskatoon Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2024-2025 $20,500 For general operating and programming support.
Globe Theatre Society Regina Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2024-2025 $244,910 For general operating and programming support.
Persephone Theatre Saskatoon Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2024-2025 $235,750 For general operating and programming support.
25th Street Theatre Centre Inc. Saskatoon Theatre SaskFestivals 2024-2025 $45,000 For general operating and program support.
Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival Inc. Saskatoon Theatre SaskFestivals 2024-2025 $89,000 For general operating and programming support.
Batycki, Kai St Denis Theatre Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2024-2025 $2,500
Listen to Dis' Community Arts Organization Inc. Regina Theatre Microgrant Program 2024-2025 $2,000 LTD' will be touring to rural communities to perform Bits & Pieces of Dis’ & Dat for high school students, cultural leaders, and community members.
Van Vliet, Hope Regina Theatre Microgrant Program 2024-2025 $500 I will attend a three week devised theatre intensive. There will be classes on grant writing, healthy creation practices and dramaturgy.
Michaud, Jean-Marie Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2024-2025 $1,000 To attend a Writers Retreat/Master Class under Louis-Dominique Lavigne with BC playwrights and connect with their Artistic Director.
Boucher, Adreanna Prince Albert Theatre Artists in Communities 2024-2025 $1,000 This pilot explores the viability of a long-term partnership with the P.A. Public Library to provide access to theatre programs and resources for local youth.
Larsen, Mitchell Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2024-2025 $1,000 I will receive my basic actor combattant training at the 2024 National Stage Combat Certification Conference in August.
Walliser, Carson Regina Theatre Microgrant Program 2024-2025 $1,000 I want to purchase travel (flights and buses), and pay for accommodation and the workshop fees to attend this Drag/Clown workshop in Ontario.
Magalong, Wren Regina Theatre Building Arts Equity 2024-2025 $1,200 A series of courses with the Canadian Institute of Theater Technologies on using the ETC lightning console.
Chaos Encouraged Productions Inc. Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2024-2025 $2,000 Create a 4ft by 4ft stage for Trans and Genderqueer Drag performers to present a unique show at Nuit Blanche YXE in Saskatoon.
Cuthand, Shawn Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2024-2025 $1,000 Help to travel with Full Metal Comedy (Myself, Ryan Moccasin, Shy Sapp) to Vancouver Fringe, where we were picked for a spot in the festival.
Evan Hardy Collegiate Saskatoon Theatre Artists in Schools 2024-2025 $1,000 An original theatre production about relevant issues in the lives of teens utilizing innovative theatrical performance and technology techniques with the guidance of Sam Kruger.
Dittmann, Bethany Estevan Theatre Artists in Schools 2024-2025 $1,000 The artist will develop a relationship with an elementary school, partnering, to enhance arts-related practice through drama that is linked to curricular educational outcomes.
Dufresne, Gabrielle Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2024-2025 $350 Attending a two-week Masterclass on puppetry, offered in French by the Association des Théâtres Francophones du Canada and the École Nationale
Harris, Carla Regina Theatre Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $7,500 To hold an active reading workshop with disabled actors and a disabled dramaturg as a basis for refining a play about discovering a hidden disability.
All-Terrain Theatre Regina Theatre Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $3,769 For All-Terrain Theatre I will produce and direct my play, Lyudmila Times Three: A Play for Peace, for Tic Toc Ten Festival .
Live Five Theatre Inc. Saskatoon Theatre SaskFestivals 2024-2025 $7,000 We are seeking funding for our twenty first series of Live Five Independent Theatre in Saskatoon.
Larsen, Mitchell Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $10,000 I am applying to fund an extended creation/development phase of a queer, research-inspired production of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie.
Buttered Ghost Theatre Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $18,000 an artist collective co-production of Anne Washburn's Mr. Burns: A Post Electric Play as part of Live Five 21st season.
Mendez, Edward Warman Theatre Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $4,716 I will write a verbatim play based on interviews with first generation and Indigenous Canadians exploring loss of culture and the concept of "Being Canadian"
McLeod, Kenn Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $7,500 Funds to assist in the writing and workshopping of a new script, "Infinite Jest", by Kenn McLeod. A show incorporating Clown, Shakespeare, and Family.
It's Not a Box Theatre Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2024-2025 $2,000 To co-produce, co-direct, and co-design a production of Overhear as a performance and an installation in Taiwan with producing partner Performosa Theatre.
Harmony Arts Program
JanLaree Denbigh
Moose Jaw Theatre Artists in Communities 2024-2025 $15,000 Harmony Arts Program will produce a musical theatre production for adults and children to enhance community reducing any financial barrier to participation.
Anderson, Skyler Regina Theatre Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2024-2025 $8,000 To support the writing and presentation of a performance based on a difficult time of my life where I was saved by ceremony.
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Photo Credit: Artist Evie Ruddy partnered with UR Pride Centre for Sexuality & Gender Diversity on a photography project featuring trans and non-binary people. Photo by Charity Marsh.