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July 2, 2010

Stephenville Theatre Festival Receives Increased Operational Support

Residents and visitors alike will once again be entertained at the upcoming Stephenville Theatre Festival, due in part to a $30,000 investment through the Provincial Government's 2010 Cultural Economic Development Program (CEDP).

"Celebrating its 31st anniversary this year, the Stephenville Theatre Festival is the longest-running theatre festival in Newfoundland and Labrador," said the Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation. "The Provincial Government's continued commitment to this festival is reflected in the fact we have increased our support by $5,000 this year. I encourage everyone to get out and witness first-hand the incredible talent and professionalism of the company."

This year's festival opens July 11 and runs until August 22.

"The Stephenville Theatre Festival is one of the many reasons to visit the Bay St. George area this summer," said the Honourable Joan Burke, MHA for St. George's-Stephenville East. "Each year, this event attracts many visitors and I am pleased to see our Provincial Government is continuing to support such a fine showcase of the talent we have in our province."
"The Stephenville Theatre Festival has survived for many reasons, but mainly because it is a community project — created by, for, and with, the people here at home," said Michael Dawson, Chair of the Stephenville Theatre Festival Board of Directors. "There have been many challenges over the years, but thanks to the financial and moral support of those who believe in good theatre, the festival is still here and stronger than ever."

Professional theatre festivals in Newfoundland and Labrador have been provided $255,000 in operational funding through the cultural component of the CEDP program — a $25,000 increase over 2009 funding levels.

For more information on the Stephenville Theatre Festival, please visit: www.stf.nf.ca/


Budget 2010: The Right Investments — For Our Children and Our Future provides approximately $2.5 million to support arts, cultural and heritage initiatives throughout the province, with almost $1.2 million earmarked for the arts and culture sectors. Since the launch of the province's cultural strategy, Creative Newfoundland and Labrador in 2006, the Provincial Government has invested more than $28 million into the arts and culture sectors.

CEDP applications are considered based on the strength of the business plans, vision, and potential development within the sector. For more information on the CEDP program and application guidelines, please visit: www.tcr.gov.nl.ca/tcr/artsculture/cedp/index.html.

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Media contacts:

Debbie Marnell
Communications Specialist
Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
709-729-0585, 699-9048
debbiemarnell@gov.nl.ca
Janine Carter,
Constituency Assistant
to the Hon. Joan Burke, MHA
St. George's-Stephenville East
709 - 643-8663
janinecarter@gov.nl.ca
Eva Moore
Artistic Producer
Stephenville Theatre Festival
709-643-4982
eva@stf.nf.ca
 

2010 07 02                          10:35 a.m.


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