Cheryl Hutcherson (1955-2012) Memorial Award
Now accepting applications
Deadline February 1st, 2025
Click here for the online application
The Cheryl Hutcherson Award
The Cheryl Hutcherson Award is awarded annually to a student who has demonstrated an involvement in the arts community of the Lower Mainland, has proven ability in their craft, and plans to return to full-time post-secondary training in Canada - studying performing arts or musical theatre in or by the fall of 2024.
Cheryl Hutcherson had a great love for live performance especially musical theatre. She volunteered tirelessly “behind the scenes” helping many companies with publicity, box office, administration and general cheer leading. Her volunteer efforts were recognized when she received an OVATION Award for Outstanding Behind the Scenes work in January 2011, followed by a Mary Phillips Award for Behind the Scenes Achievement in June 2011. On July 11, 2012, Cheryl died after a long battle with cancer. Many of the arts organizations and individual artists that she supported are immeasurably richer for having known her and this award will keep her legacy of community involvement, and the encouragement and support of young theatre artists pursuing careers in the performing arts.
The award amount may change from year to year as it's dependent upon the number of awardees, as determined by the award task force & board of APPLAUSE! Musicals Society. The availability of award funds depends on the generosity of our donors, thus the pool of funds may be different each year. The amount of the award for 2025 is TBC.
ELIGIBILITY.
Applicants must fulfill all the following to apply.
APPLICATION:
The online application is made up of short essay questions focused on your personal journey, aspirations, and commitment to making a positive impact through the performing arts as a performer, volunteer, and community member.
Click here for the online application
Please send the following attachments by email (after filling out the online application)
DEADLINE:
Next application deadline is FEBRUARY 1st, 2025. Acknowledgement of receipt of your application will be sent via e-mail. Applicants may be asked for an interview or for further information if clarification or more information is needed.
ADMINISTRATION & SELECTION:
Award recipient(s) will be announced online via our website, and social media channels in MARCH 2024.
This award is administered by APPLAUSE! Musicals Society, a registered non-profit charity. Monies for the award are raised through efforts of the society as well as community events presented by other companies. Award monies are given directly to an educational institution, not to an individual.
The following are the general guidelines followed by the award jury when considering eligibility of this award:
1) Meets all the eligibility requirements and provides all application elements listed above.
2) Community experience on and off stage with the greater performing arts community of the Lower Mainland.
3) Talent, uniqueness of abilities, preparedness for study & academic achievements, feedback by those recommending the applicant.
4) Impact & desire – what impact further training will have on the individual and the greater musical theatre community.
APPLAUSE! is committed to ensuring that applicants from all economic backgrounds may apply and is non-discriminatory as to sex, race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin.
PAST RECIPIENTS
Past recipients of the award have been (alphabetical order):
SPECIAL THANKS
The Cheryl Hutcherson Award is generously supported by individual donations and an annual donation from Theatre Under The Stars.
TO DONATE to this award send an e transfer to [email protected] (ca not com), or mail a cheque made out to APPLAUSE! Musicals Society, the registered charity that administrates this award. Please mark "Cheryl Hutcherson Award" on the note/cheque to ensure 100% of your donation goes to the special award fund. A tax receipt will be issued for the full amount of your donation. Mail to 903-1050 Harwood Street. Vancouver, BC, V6E 1R4.
Deadline February 1st, 2025
Click here for the online application
The Cheryl Hutcherson Award
The Cheryl Hutcherson Award is awarded annually to a student who has demonstrated an involvement in the arts community of the Lower Mainland, has proven ability in their craft, and plans to return to full-time post-secondary training in Canada - studying performing arts or musical theatre in or by the fall of 2024.
Cheryl Hutcherson had a great love for live performance especially musical theatre. She volunteered tirelessly “behind the scenes” helping many companies with publicity, box office, administration and general cheer leading. Her volunteer efforts were recognized when she received an OVATION Award for Outstanding Behind the Scenes work in January 2011, followed by a Mary Phillips Award for Behind the Scenes Achievement in June 2011. On July 11, 2012, Cheryl died after a long battle with cancer. Many of the arts organizations and individual artists that she supported are immeasurably richer for having known her and this award will keep her legacy of community involvement, and the encouragement and support of young theatre artists pursuing careers in the performing arts.
The award amount may change from year to year as it's dependent upon the number of awardees, as determined by the award task force & board of APPLAUSE! Musicals Society. The availability of award funds depends on the generosity of our donors, thus the pool of funds may be different each year. The amount of the award for 2025 is TBC.
ELIGIBILITY.
Applicants must fulfill all the following to apply.
- Student must be a Canadian citizen and currently live in the Lower Mainland.
- Student must be returning to a Canadian accredited college/university studying acting or musical theatre
- Student must have completed at least their first year of full-time post-secondary
- Student must have performed with at least one community or professional theatre in the Lower Mainland in the last three years
- Student intends to make a career in professional performing arts
- Student should demonstrate a financial need
APPLICATION:
The online application is made up of short essay questions focused on your personal journey, aspirations, and commitment to making a positive impact through the performing arts as a performer, volunteer, and community member.
Click here for the online application
Please send the following attachments by email (after filling out the online application)
- Current performance resume
- Two letters of recommendation/endorsement:
- ONE from a teacher or professional coach and
- ONE from a creative team member from a professional, community, or school production you have participated in.
- A headshot
DEADLINE:
Next application deadline is FEBRUARY 1st, 2025. Acknowledgement of receipt of your application will be sent via e-mail. Applicants may be asked for an interview or for further information if clarification or more information is needed.
ADMINISTRATION & SELECTION:
Award recipient(s) will be announced online via our website, and social media channels in MARCH 2024.
This award is administered by APPLAUSE! Musicals Society, a registered non-profit charity. Monies for the award are raised through efforts of the society as well as community events presented by other companies. Award monies are given directly to an educational institution, not to an individual.
The following are the general guidelines followed by the award jury when considering eligibility of this award:
1) Meets all the eligibility requirements and provides all application elements listed above.
2) Community experience on and off stage with the greater performing arts community of the Lower Mainland.
3) Talent, uniqueness of abilities, preparedness for study & academic achievements, feedback by those recommending the applicant.
4) Impact & desire – what impact further training will have on the individual and the greater musical theatre community.
APPLAUSE! is committed to ensuring that applicants from all economic backgrounds may apply and is non-discriminatory as to sex, race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin.
PAST RECIPIENTS
Past recipients of the award have been (alphabetical order):
- Henry Beasley (Capilano University)
- Jolene Bernardino (Capilano University)
- Nicholas Bradbury (Capilano University)
- Scotia Browner (National Theatre School)
- Devon Buswood
- Paige Fraiser (Studio 58/Langara College)
- Brodie Kyle Klaussen (Capilano University/Studio 58)
- Danica Kobayashi (Studio 58)
- Katherine Matlashewski (Studio 58/Langara College)
- Erin Palm (Studio 58/Langara College)
- Vuk Prodanovic (Studio 58/Langara College)
- Jocelyn Tsui (Studio 58/Langara College)
- David Underhill (Studio 58/Langara College)
- Cathy Wilmot (Boston Conservatory)
SPECIAL THANKS
The Cheryl Hutcherson Award is generously supported by individual donations and an annual donation from Theatre Under The Stars.
TO DONATE to this award send an e transfer to [email protected] (ca not com), or mail a cheque made out to APPLAUSE! Musicals Society, the registered charity that administrates this award. Please mark "Cheryl Hutcherson Award" on the note/cheque to ensure 100% of your donation goes to the special award fund. A tax receipt will be issued for the full amount of your donation. Mail to 903-1050 Harwood Street. Vancouver, BC, V6E 1R4.
SPECIAL THANKS TO VANCOUVER'S THEATRE UNDER THE STARS FOR THEIR ONGOING FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION TO THIS AWARD FUND.
