Robert Merritt
Robert Merritt | |
|---|---|
| Born | Robert Gray Merritt 1936 Yonkers, NY |
| Died | June 5, 1999 (aged 62–63) |
| Known for | Namesake of Robert Merritt Awards |
Robert Gray Merritt (1936 – June 5, 1999) was a
Personal life
Merritt was born in
Merritt died in 1999 of complications arising from
Career
Merritt was a teacher in
Merritt was also a film critic for CBC Radio's morning program, Information Morning. At times he roused strong listener reaction with his attacks on mainstream movies and his promotion of independent film. Describing Warren Beatty and Dustin Hoffman's Ishtar, Merritt said that it was a pity that the film was not named "Tishtar." because then "if you spelled it backwards, it would almost write its own review."
Legacy
The annual Robert Merritt Awards, which recognize outstanding achievement in professional theatre in Nova Scotia, are named in his honour. The Merritts celebrate accomplishment in acting, directing, playwrighting, design, technical theatre, and production.[2]
References
- ^ "Biography of Robert Merritt". Theatre Nova Scotia. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
- ^ Leung, Parie (January 3, 2011). "The Robert Merritt Theatre Awards (Merritt Awards)". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
External links
- The Robert Merritt Awards from Theatre Nova Scotia
- From Artillery to Zuppa Circus, recorded memory of theatre life in Nova Scotia