The Venetia Warner Award
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The Venetia Warner Memorial Trophy is awarded by the SVTC's board of directors to a current youth member each year. The recipient must consistently demonstrate dedication and enthusiasm for theatre arts.
This year's recipient is Alyssa Petrynka, who has participated in several of our children's musicals. She's also taken to the stage as a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School's theatre program, most recently appearing in their production of Jesus Christ Superstar. PAST RECIPIENTS 2018 - Julianne Godard 2017 - Madison Todd 2016 - Anna Villeneuve 2015 - Nolan Armstrong 2014 - Tori Laundrie 2013 - Nicolas Danaher 2012 - Sarah Lamoureux 2011 - Serena Welsh 2010 - Olivia Deschamps |
Alyssa Petrynka, (left) 2019 recipient of the Venetia Warner
Memorial Trophy. Presented by Claudette Lazzari (centre) and accompanied by Lacie Petrynka, (right) Alyssa's mother. |
Our Annual Bursary
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The SVTC bursary is granted to students who are applying to post-secondary programs related to theatre or the arts. This year's recipient is Katie Aitken, a student at St. Joseph's Catholic Secondary School and an active member of their theatre program. She was seen most recently as Fantine in their production of Les Misérables School Edition, and was also cast as Constance Sack in their 2018 production of Rock of Ages (High School Edition). She has also been involved in a number of the SVTC's children's musicals.
PAST RECIPIENTS 2018 - Nolan Armstrong 2017 - Sarah Caddell and Anna Villeneuve 2015 - Emma Douglass and Serena Welsh 2014 - Kelsey Lee 2013 - Alyson Vandrish The SVTC will accept applications prior to April 1st of each year. Those wishing to apply may obtain an application form at any of Cornwall's high schools, request a copy by email, or download it here:
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Katie Aitken, (left) recipient of 2019 bursary.
Presented by Katie Blackadder. | ||
Each submitted form will be reviewed by the SVTC's board of directors and one recipient will be selected. The successful recipient will receive a bursary of $200.00 and be notified at their school graduation.
To be eligible, you must:
Application Tips
Ratings:
Total Score: /50
Mail your completed form to this address:
Seaway Valley Theatre Company
7-841 Sydney Street, Suite 145
Cornwall, Ontario
K6H 7L2
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant and be a resident of Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry, or Akwesasne
- Have participated in at least one production with the SVTC either on stage, backstage, at the production level, with the orchestra, or on one of its committees
- Plan to be a full-time student in the next academic school year at a recognized university, community college, or other post-secondary institution for advanced learning in the above mentioned fields
- Demonstrate high standards and qualities of citizenship, and has not previously received a bursary from the SVTC
Application Tips
- Use the current year’s application form
- Read and follow all instructions carefully
- Answer all the questions
- Your ranking will be based on both effort and content
- Ask for input from friends, parents, teachers, etc.
- Learn about the SVTC from our website
Ratings:
- Effort and content of the application: /10
- Program of study: /5
- Attitude and respect: /5
- Punctuality and attendance: /5
- Involvement with the company: /20
- Dedication: /5
Total Score: /50
Mail your completed form to this address:
Seaway Valley Theatre Company
7-841 Sydney Street, Suite 145
Cornwall, Ontario
K6H 7L2