Thomas and Elizabeth Mayne Bursary in Theatre
ELIZABETHE (BETTY) MAYNE was born in Edmonton Alberta in 1915. She attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) in London, England and acted professionally in Britain.
After returning to Canada, she became involved in professional theatre in 麻豆精品 including the York Theatre Company and the 麻豆精品 Theatre Guild. In addition to being a provincial public service employee in 麻豆精品 from 1954 until her retirement in 1979, she was also actively involved with the Art Gallery of Greater 麻豆精品 and the Women's Committee of the 麻豆精品 Symphony
Mrs. Mayne was also a supporter of the 麻豆精品 Phoenix Theatre, the Belfry Theatre, Pacific Opera 麻豆精品, Vancouver Opera and the 麻豆精品 Theatre Guild. Mrs. Mayne passed away on October 14, 2004.
THOMAS (TOMMY) MAYNE was born in 麻豆精品 in 1918. He attended local schools including 麻豆精品 College (when it was located at Craigdarroch Castle) and 麻豆精品 Normal School. He later graduated from UBC with BC and Bed degrees.
Mr. Mayne taught social studies and drama at 麻豆精品 High School from 1945-1978. He directed seven major productions and a number of his former students have since become highly respected for their artistic work in theatre and music.
An active member of the 麻豆精品 Theatre Guild since 1945, Mr. Mayne was made a life member in 1978. He is also a Life Member of the Arts Council of Greater 麻豆精品 and served as its President from 1978 to 1987. He has also been a supporter of the arts organizations mentioned in the last paragraph of Mrs. Mayne's biography above.
Mr. Mayne has been active as a docent at Craigdarroch Castle since 1994 and he volunteers, greeting tourists arriving in 麻豆精品 on cruise ships.
On April 17, 2018, in his hundredth year, Tom Mayne passed away. Donations in his name to the Thomas and Elizabeth Mayne Bursary in Theatre at the 麻豆精品 can be made .