Dr. Dasha Goody Memorial Foundation Scholarships
Purpose and Criteria
Purpose of the Award: To provide project-specific funding assistance to a vocal performing arts student for the purpose of advancing their Musical Theatre Training.
Who is Eligible to Apply: Any Alberta vocal performing artist interested in advancing their training at a post-secondary institution. Past award recipients may apply if they are eligible under the criteria of attending a post-secondary institution.
Application Deadline: Applications deadline for 2025 is July 18, 2025.
Distribution of Funding: The total amount available for 2025 is $10,000 With a maximum per person of $5,000.
Accountability: Any artist who has been awarded a grant will be required to submit a report to the Foundation detailing their studies which the grant supported.
HOW TO APPLY:
1. Fill out the application form.
2. Assemble the application package to include:
- Completed application form
- Resume (including photo, previous training and courses completed in the performing arts)
- Two reference letters by other artists and/or instructors in the performing arts
3. A video submission showcasing your performing skills in DVD or high-definition DVD format, or on a flash drive, or via a private YouTube link or by direct e-mail to edmmusth@telus.net. If the format is not acceptable and the jury cannot view your submission you will be disqualified.
o Must be from within the last six months
o Maximum length is three minutes
o Must include close-ups and wide shots to help evaluate interpretive and movement skills
o Submission SHOULD NOT be of a past performance in a group setting. Solo pieces are only acceptable
Please preview your disc on a DVD player prior to submitting your application. If the Committee cannot view your submission, you will be disqualified.
Application package must arrive by the application deadline to:
Dr. Dasha Goody Memorial Foundation Scholarship
#301, 14503 Miller Blvd.
Edmonton, AB T5Y 3A7
EMT’S FOUNDER, DR. DASHA GOODY CELEBRATED
August 30, 2025, members of Edmonton Musical Theatre’s Board of Directors were pleased to attend the dedication of the newly re-built Roxy Theatre’s Mezzanine in honor of Dr. Dasha Goody, EMT’s founder. The reception, hosted by Dasha’s daughter and son-in-law, Brandy and Rob Graesser, featured a performance of her favorite song, You And I, by Davy Damo and Brad Heintzman. Internationally renowned singer and EMT alumnus, Susan Gilmour, gave an impromptu acapella performance of On A Clear Day in honor of her former teacher and friend. Many of Dasha’s family, friends, associates, former students and past Board members were on hand to share stories and memories of their times with Dasha, and how she impacted their lives with a lot of laughs and a few tears shed.
During her lifetime, Dr. Goody was the recipient of numerous accolades in honour and recognition of her dedication to musical theatre instruction, including the Woman of Distinction Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Training of Young People, an Honorary Doctor of Letters from the University of Alberta, and an induction into the Edmonton Cultural Hall of Fame.
The Dr. Dasha Goody Memorial Foundation was established in 2004 to create a legacy to Dr. Goody’s memory. To date they have donated annual support to Edmonton Musical Theatre, contributed $100,000 to the Roxy re-construction and awarded over $100,000 in scholarships to aspiring students of musical theatre.