The Carole Forhan Theatre Arts Scholarship
Carole Forhan succumbed to her illness on Monday, October 24th, 2016. She left behind a loving family and many, many grieving friends. At this time, we said goodbye to someone who was friend, mentor, actor, playwright and stalwart supporter to so many in the theatre community.
Carole arrived in Canada in 1957, in Hamilton, Ontario with her family after immigrating from England. In the mid 60’s, she and her family moved to Montreal, where she first became involved in theatre.
Her exposure to theatre began to turn into a passion when she moved to Drumheller in the 1980’s, where she accepted a position as the Secretary to the High School Principal. Her exposure and involvement in the High School drama club, showed her early commitment to youth, and youth in theatre, where she acted as chaperone to the high school drama club as they travelled to various locations to stage productions, became involved in one act festivals, video productions, and converted an empty shell of a room into a 130 seat theatre! Carole also became heavily involved in community theatre in Drumheller, in the form of Kaleidoscope Theatre. She continued to support community theatre in Drumheller even when she later relocated to Red Deer, by bringing groups of Red Deer theatre lovers to see Kaleidoscope productions!
Following a family move in the 90’s to Saskatoon, she also continued her involvement in community theatre there. The family’s final move to Red Deer saw Carole settle into many roles, both on stage and back stage, with Central Alberta Theatre, where she was recognized as a life member. Her sense of initiative continued to shine through, however, with the creation of yet another new theatre group, The Red Deer Players.
Carole's triumphs spread from Montreal, to Saskatoon, to Drumheller and to here, in Red Deer! Wherever Carole went, she sprinkled and spread seeds - seeds of love…of theatre, of people – especially youth , of animals and of community. She was the Sun to our Sunflowers - wherever she went, she was the light to which we responded.
Carole arrived in Canada in 1957, in Hamilton, Ontario with her family after immigrating from England. In the mid 60’s, she and her family moved to Montreal, where she first became involved in theatre.
Her exposure to theatre began to turn into a passion when she moved to Drumheller in the 1980’s, where she accepted a position as the Secretary to the High School Principal. Her exposure and involvement in the High School drama club, showed her early commitment to youth, and youth in theatre, where she acted as chaperone to the high school drama club as they travelled to various locations to stage productions, became involved in one act festivals, video productions, and converted an empty shell of a room into a 130 seat theatre! Carole also became heavily involved in community theatre in Drumheller, in the form of Kaleidoscope Theatre. She continued to support community theatre in Drumheller even when she later relocated to Red Deer, by bringing groups of Red Deer theatre lovers to see Kaleidoscope productions!
Following a family move in the 90’s to Saskatoon, she also continued her involvement in community theatre there. The family’s final move to Red Deer saw Carole settle into many roles, both on stage and back stage, with Central Alberta Theatre, where she was recognized as a life member. Her sense of initiative continued to shine through, however, with the creation of yet another new theatre group, The Red Deer Players.
Carole's triumphs spread from Montreal, to Saskatoon, to Drumheller and to here, in Red Deer! Wherever Carole went, she sprinkled and spread seeds - seeds of love…of theatre, of people – especially youth , of animals and of community. She was the Sun to our Sunflowers - wherever she went, she was the light to which we responded.
The Carole Forhan Theatre Arts Scholarship -
Information and Application and Selection Criteria
Information and Application and Selection Criteria
The Carole Forhan Theatre Arts Scholarship is available on an annual basis, in the amount of $500, awarded to an individual who demonstrates passion, dedication, a solid work ethic and commitment to theatre, and who is moving ahead to further their education and/or knowledge in the area of Theatre Arts
Application and Selection Process
Students of any age may apply. However, preference will be given to those in the age range 14 to 21. This age range is meant to assist both those in the post-secondary stage of their lives, as well as those attending other training or workshops in Theatre Arts.
Applicants must:
A complete application will consist of:
Applications to be submitted:
by mail to:
Red Deer Players Society
PO Box 28008, Highland Green PO
Red Deer, Alberta
T4N 7C2
OR
by e-mail to:
[email protected]
Applications will be open effective January 15th of each year.
FOR 2025, APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 30, 2025.
The process will have an application deadline of April 15th each year.
Announcement of successful recipient will be made in May and awarded by the end of June each year.
The recipient will be provided with a card and stamped addressed envelope, addressed to the Forhan family, and the winner is encouraged to let the family know how the funds will help in advancing their career in the Theatre Arts.
Application and Selection Process
Students of any age may apply. However, preference will be given to those in the age range 14 to 21. This age range is meant to assist both those in the post-secondary stage of their lives, as well as those attending other training or workshops in Theatre Arts.
Applicants must:
- Be a resident of the greater Central Alberta area. This is defined as the city of Red Deer and the counties of Red Deer, Lacombe, Ponoka, Stettler, M.D. of Kneehill, Mountain View and Clearwater. (See map at bottom of page for clarification)
- Apply the award towards costs associated with a recognized workshop or program of a Theatre Arts nature. (Examples include Theatre Alberta Artstrek, Red Deer College Theatre Performance and Creation program, or a program of an equivalent nature). The program is not required to be located in the Central Alberta area.
- Meet all the admission criteria and be accepted (if applicable) into the program for which funding is being requested. Where applicable, proof of acceptance must be provided at the time of application.
- Demonstrate commitment, dedication, work ethic and passion towards theatrical arts, as verified through two reference letters. References that speak to these are felt to be of equal if not greater importance than other criteria.
- Among equally qualified applicants, preference can be given to those who demonstrate financial need.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously been a recipient of the scholarship.
A complete application will consist of:
- The application form.
- Two reference letters.
- Verification of acceptance into the program for which the funds are intended to be used (where applicable).
Applications to be submitted:
by mail to:
Red Deer Players Society
PO Box 28008, Highland Green PO
Red Deer, Alberta
T4N 7C2
OR
by e-mail to:
[email protected]
Applications will be open effective January 15th of each year.
FOR 2025, APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 30, 2025.
The process will have an application deadline of April 15th each year.
Announcement of successful recipient will be made in May and awarded by the end of June each year.
The recipient will be provided with a card and stamped addressed envelope, addressed to the Forhan family, and the winner is encouraged to let the family know how the funds will help in advancing their career in the Theatre Arts.
Carole Forhan Theatre Arts Scholarship Application Form
Please download the attached file, complete, and send back to Red Deer Players, as noted above.
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See the video below for a step-by-step guide on how to apply!
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