Guidelines

High School Awards Criteria

• The Production must be a ‘book show’ or an ‘original work’ in the form of a musical. Musical Reviews, Theatre Reviews, and Variety Show formats are not eligible.

Middle Years Awards Criteria

The following types of productions are eligible:

•  ‘Book Show’
• ‘Original Work’ in the form of a musical Musical Revue with a storyline – Variety shows, Theatre Reviews or Talent shows are not eligible

General Guidelines

School Awards are available for middle years and high schools in Manitoba. For applicant schools located more than 250km from Winnipeg, special arrangements will be made for video submissions. Videos must be submitted one week after the final production of the applicants show via YouTube link emailed to: education@rainbowstage.ca

Applications must be received (1) month prior to production performance dates

• Up to (3) awards given to high schools, each to a maximum value of $1000
• Up to (2) awards given to middle schools, each to a maximum value of $750

Applicants must provide attending committee members with the following:

• Reserved seating in a prime, central area that is far enough back to view the production in its entirety, but close enough to see the dancers’ feet.
• A free, printed program for each attending member, listing production credits

Applicants will be critiqued on their overall production including, but not limited to:

• Performances and overall direction
• Production elements (Sets, Lighting, Wardrobe, Props, Hair, Makeup design)
• Music, choral direction and general sound quality
• House and backstage efforts and management

Past Recipients

*Middle School

Downloadable Application Form

If you are interested in applying for a School Award please download and fill out our application form. If you are emailing your application form, please send to education@rainbowstage.ca Thank you for your continued interest in the performing arts.