Government of Canada Announces Funding for Fringe 2014
June 9, 2014 – Regina – Department of Canadian Heritage
The Government of Canada is providing the Regina International Open Theatre Society with funding for the 2014 Regina International Fringe Theatre Festival.
On behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, Ray Boughen, Member of Parliament (Palliser), today announced $10,100 in funding.
“This festival is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the bold and innovative arts that strengthen our communities and make our cultural landscape so vibrant. Our Government is proud to invest in the Regina International Fringe Theatre Festival, an event that continues to entertain audiences with exciting and inventive performances.”
—The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
“This festival features some of the most creative local, national and international artists. They push the boundaries of theatre and incite us to look at the world and ourselves from a new perspective. I am pleased to announce this funding to the Regina International Open Theatre Society today, and I encourage everyone to check out the Regina Fringe in July.”
—Ray Boughen, Member of Parliament (Palliser)
“The Regina Fringe Theatre Festival is delighted with the continued support of the Government of Canada. The Festival contributes positively to the cultural life and community of Regina in the summer, and the recognition of that contribution through this funding support is greatly appreciated.”
—Jodi Sadowsky, Regina Fringe Theatre Festival Producer
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