Hair, Director, Kayla Gordon, co-produced by Winnipeg Studio Theatre and the Department of Theatre and Film
A number of members from The University of Winnipeg’s Department of Theatre and Film have been nominated for awards at The EVIES, which celebrates excellence in Winnipeg’s theatre arts. This includes staff, faculty, and several UWinnipeg graduates.
UWinnipeg is proud to have nine individuals nominated, with winners being announced on November 4.
UWinnipeg also has two wins — theatre and film’s office manager and student advisor, Melinda Tallin, will be receiving the Behind the Scenes Award for her tremendous contribution to the Winnipeg theatre community through her work at Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre (RMTC), and her ongoing and invaluable impact on future theatre practitioners here at the Department of Theatre and Film. Another winner is Kayla Gordon, who is receiving an Honourary Theatre Educator Award.
“The people who make up the staff and the faculty of the Department of Theatre and Film are working practitioners of the arts and crafts they teach,” said Christopher Brauer, Chair. “We are incredibly proud to see them honoured with so many nominations and awards. And we are thrilled that our graduates now make up such a vital part of the theatre and film industry here in Manitoba, and we applaud them for this recognition of their work and talent.”
The list of UWinnipeg nominees include:
Christopher Brauer, Chair, nominated for Outstanding Director for his production of John at RMTC, which is also nominated for Outstanding Production, Outstanding Design, and two nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress.
Arne MacPherson, teacher and director, nominated for Outstanding Director for The Threepenny Opera.
Brenda Gorlick, dance teacher, nominated for Outstanding Choreography for Reefer Madness.
Jacquie Loewen, stage combat teacher, nominated for Outstanding Fight Direction for Reefer Madness and Vietgone.
Scott Henderson, lighting teacher, nominated for Outstanding Design for The Cottage, John, and Strike! The Musical.
Kristian Jordan, graduate, nominated for Outstanding New Work for his co-writing of Red Earth.
Stephanie Sy, graduate, nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress for Vietgone.
Cory Wojcik, graduate, nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor for A Doll’s House.
Andrea del Campo, graduate, nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress for Cinderella.
