John Hirsch Canada’s Prestigious Theatre Director Grant Prize 2025 Summary:

• Host Country: Canada
• Category: grants
• Deadline: 2025-11-05

About the John Hirsch Prize

The John Hirsch Prize is dedicated to recognizing talented emerging theatre directors in Canada. This prize provides a significant boost to the careers of promising directors, helping them refine their craft and gain industry recognition.

Prize Details

• Two prizes of $6,000 will be awarded—one for the English-language competition and one for the French-language competition.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the John Hirsch Prize 2025, applicants must:

• Be an emerging theatre director with no more than 10 years of experience as a professional theatre director.

• Have a history of professional theatre direction in any language.

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (you do not need to reside in Canada).

• Meet the Canada Council’s definition of a professional artist, meaning:
• Specialized training in the artistic field (not necessarily from an academic institution).

• Recognition by peers in the same artistic field.

• Commitment to devoting as much time as possible to artistic practice.

• A track record of public presentations.

Assessment Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on:

• Merit: Your artistic accomplishments, quality of work, and clarity of artistic vision.

• Impact: How the prize will contribute to your career development and your efforts in fostering a more diverse and inclusive artistic community.

Application Requirements

To apply, submit the following documents:

• Curriculum vitae (max. 3 pages)

• Biography (max. 150 words)

• Artistic statement (max. 2 pages)

• Two letters of support (max. 2 pages each)

• Images of your work (max. 10)

• Video excerpts of your work (max. 5 minutes total)

Why Apply?

Winning the John Hirsch Prize is a remarkable achievement that can propel your career in theatre direction. This prestigious award not only provides financial support but also enhances your credibility and visibility in the performing arts sector.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should prepare their application materials and submit them to the Canada Council for the Arts before the November 5, 2025 deadline.

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