Theatre at UBC
UBC Theatre Program Endowed
Scholarships & Awards
Please note: enquiries regarding scholarships and awards should be directed to Stephen Heatley, Chair of the UBC Theatre and Film Awards and Scholarships Committee: stephen.heatley [@] ubc.ca
Following is a list of Awards, Scholarships and Prizes which are supported by endowments and awarded on the recommendation of the theatre faculty. Donations are tax deductible and aid in increasing the award’s value for worthy theatre students. For more information on contributing to UBC Awards, Scholarships and Prizes, please visit www.supporting.ubc.ca.
Announcing a Competition for Three Theatre Program Academic Prizes
The Theatre program would like to announce a competition for three Theatre Program Academic Prizes to be given out at the completion of the 2011/12 academic year.
If you are:
- a Theatre Major; and
- have been enrolled in at least 24 credits this year; and
- have first class grades in your theatre classes;
you are welcome to make application to be considered for one of these Prizes. Only one application for all three prizes is necessary. The prizes are:
Peter LOEFFLER Memorial Prize(s)
Two $450 prizes have been endowed by family, friends, colleagues and students in memory of Peter Loeffler, who dedicated his life to theatre. The award is offered to an undergraduate student majoring in Theatre. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Theatre and Film.
Stephen WOODHOUSE Memorial Prize
A $200 prize has been endowed by the Theatre Students' Association in memory of Stephen Woodhouse, a promising acting student whose life was cut short by a tragic accident. The prize is awarded to an undergraduate student majoring in Theatre, Acting, Design or Technical Theatre (excluding Film/Television), who has achieved a consistently high level of excellence in Theatre courses. The recipient is selected on the recommendation of a committee comprised of Department of Theatre Faculty and the Executive of the Theatre Students' Association.
To be considered, send an email to Zanna Downes, Secretary, at <fipr.sec@ubc.ca> and include your email address, your student number and the Theatre courses you have been enrolled in this year. The subject line of your email should read "Theatre Program Prizes".
Deadline for this application is May 2, 2012. A committee of Theatre Program Faculty will review the applications and choose the recipients.
Call for Nominations
The first “Kensaku Asano Memorial Award in Theatre”
An award of $1050 has been endowed in memory of Kensaku Asano by his family, friends and colleagues. Kensaku studied Theatre and English Literature at UBC and worked as a theatre and television actor in the years after he graduated from university. He died of cancer at the age of 25. The prize is given to a theatre major or minor in third or fourth year, in any stream, who exhibits the traits for which Kensaku was known: an unshakably positive attitude toward theatrical work, a gift for encouraging other students, and a healthy sense of humour at all times. The award is made on the recommendation of faculty in the Department of Theatre and Film from nominations by the department's student body.
How to Nominate Someone:
Any Theatre Major or Theatre Minor may nominate someone.
The nominee must be a declared Theatre Major or Theatre Minor in third or fourth year in any stream of the Theatre Program.
The nominee must meet the requirements of the university senate and be enrolled in at least 24 credits during the current academic year, unless the student does not require 24 credits to graduate.
The nominator must provide a (maximum) one page persuasive letter describing the nominee’s activities that make him/her a worthy candidate for the award; that is, a fellow student who displays, “an unshakably positive attitude toward theatrical work, a gift for encouraging other students, and a healthy sense of humour at all times”.
The nomination letter must be signed by the nominator and four other Theatre Majors or Minors. Please include your student numbers.
Nominations must be received by Zanna in the Theatre-Film Production Office, 6358 University Blvd, no later that 5 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012. The office hours are 1:30 to 5 pm Monday through Friday.The recipient will be chosen by a committee of three faculty members of the Department of Theatre and Film.
The award will be given out at the closing performance of the Theatre at UBC season on, March 31, 2012.
The Peter Loeffler Memorial Prize in Theatre has been established by the staff, faculty and alumni of UBC in memory of Peter Loeffler, a man who taught generations of students and dedicated his life to theatre and the arts.
Your gift will help to support an undergraduate student majoring in Theatre.
Please make a donation to honour Dr. Loeffler and support the next generation of Theatre students.
About Peter Loeffler
Peter Loeffler began his career at UBC on July 1, 1972. For thirty years he taught theatre history to undergraduate and graduate students, mentoring Studies and Production students alike. In particular, his Introduction to Theatre course inspired many first-year students to appreciate the power of theatre and its importance in arts and culture. Many students who took this course went on to pursue careers in theatre or became life-long supporters of the art form.
I never had children of my own, but somehow I feel as though students are my children. To me they are like little trees: some will grow tall, some short, and some will grow sideways. But they are all little seedlings that I try to nourish.”
- Peter Loeffler 2001
Peter passed away on January 18, 2002 after a short battle with cancer. To the end, he remained committed to his students, finishing his last class just two months prior to his death. He was an inspirational figure and in many ways the heart of the department. A champion of the avant-garde and the unusual, he was notorious for “anonymously” funding small student productions, helping to foster in his students a greater understanding of the little miracles involved in making theatre. Peter was a recipient of the Killam Teaching Prize in 2000.
Announcing the creation of the Kensaku Asano Memorial Award
Friends and family of Kensaku Asano and the Department of Theatre and Film are aiming to create an endowment of $30,000, in Kensaku’s memory. The interest from this fund will create an annual award of $1050 in perpetuity. Our goal is to present the first award in April, 2012.
The prize is given to a theatre major or minor in third or fourth year, in any stream, who exhibits the traits for which Kensaku was known: an unshakably positive attitude toward theatrical work, a gift for encouraging other students, and a healthy sense of humour at all times.
An award of $1050 has been endowed in memory of Kensaku Asano by his family, friends and colleagues. Kensaku studied Theatre and English Literature at UBC and worked as a theatre and television actor in the years after he graduated from university. He died of cancer at the age of 25. The prize is given to a theatre major or minor in third or fourth year, in any stream, who exhibits the traits for which Kensaku was known: an unshakably positive attitude toward theatrical work, a gift for encouraging other students, and a healthy sense of humour at all times. The award is made on the recommendation of faculty in the Department of Theatre and Film from nominations by the department's student body.
Donations can be made by cheque or on-line. Donors should make cheques out to “The University of British Columbia” and reference that the award go to the Kensaku Asano Memorial Award on the front of the cheque. The cheques should be sent for processing directly to Lesley Campbell in the Development Office at:
Lesley Campbell
Manager, Awards Development
Gift & Estate Planning
500-5950 University Blvd.
Vancouver, BC
V6T 1Z3
Direct: 604.822.8920
On-line donations can be made at the site for the Kensaku Asano Memorial Award at: www.supporting.ubc.ca/kensakuasano
These are donations to UBC, so a tax receipt will automatically be issued and mailed to your address.
Jessie Richardson Scholarship – awarded in honour of Jessie Richardson’s distinguished contribution to the development of theatre in British Columbia. It is awarded to an undergraduate student who has contributed generously to the season and has maintained a high standard in theatre studies.
Michael McQueen Scholarship – awarded in memory of Michael McQueen, who died at age 32 and was a technical theatre graduate of UBC. It is awarded to a third or fourth year student who plans to make a career in technical theatre.
Beatrice Johnson Wood Scholarship in Theatre – awarded in honour of Beatrice Wood, who displayed a lifelong commitment to the theatre. It is awarded to an outstanding student in the acting stream of the BFA.
Joy Coghill Award in Theatre – awarded in honour of Joy Coghill, a Canadian Theatre pioneer and UBC alumna. It is awarded to a promising student entering the BFA acting program.
Peter Loeffler Memorial Prize – awarded in memory of Peter Loeffler, a UBC faculty member for over 30 years who devoted his life to the theatre. It is awarded an undergraduate theatre major.
Stephen Woodhouse Memorial Prize – awarded in memory of Stephen Woodhouse, a promising acting student whose life was cut short by a tragic accident. It is awarded to an undergraduate student majoring in any aspect of theatre who has achieved a consistently high level of excellence in theatre courses.
Yvonne Firkins Prize – awarded in honour of Yvonne Firkins, founder of the Arts Club Theatre. It is awarded to the undergraduate student with best record of achievement in direction and staging.
Faculty Women’s Club Ida Green Scholarship – awarded in honour of Dr. Ida Mabelle Green, a pioneer in the provision of graduate fellowships for women, by the Faculty Women’s Club to a student entering third year or higher.
IODE Fine Arts Foundation Scholarship – awarded by the University Chapter of the IODE to a student demonstrating excellence in the field of theatre.
Norman Young Scholarship in Theatre – awarded in honour of Norman Young for his many years of service to Theatre at UBC and the performing arts in Vancouver. It is awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student in design or production.
Stuart Keate Scholarship – awarded by the Canadian Diabetic Association in honour of Stuart Keate, a former member of the UBC Players Club, the board of governors, and publisher of the Vancouver Sun. It is awarded to a graduate student in theatre.
Dorothy Somerset Memorial Scholarship in Theatre – awarded in honour of Dorothy Somerset, founder and first head of the Department of Theatre at UBC. It is awarded to a student at the graduate level in the Theatre Program.
John Brockington Scholarship in Theatre – awarded in honour of John Brockington for his many contributions to UBC’s Department of Theatre during more than thirty years of teaching and directing. It is awarded to an MFA student in theatre.
Errol Durbach Graduate Scholarship in Theatre – awarded in honour of Errol Durbach’s many contributions to the Theatre Program. It is awarded to an MA or PhD student in theatre.
