Robert N. Hinitt | |
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Born | June 24, 1926 Winnipeg, MB |
Died | November 11, 2011 Saskatoon, SK |
Occupation | Philosopher |
Spouse | Xanthippe |
Bob Hinitt, B.A., M.A. B.Ed. (1926-2011) was known for his work in the Saskatoon drama community. He took his artistic skills in setting up a stage backdrop to his front lawn every Christmas. Every year visitors would be treated to a new, original Christmas decoration which would raise funds for the <a href="http://www.saskatoonspca.com/">Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals SPCA</a> or <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forestry_Farm_Park_and_Zoo">Forestry Farm Park and Zoo</a>. When Hinitt 's Christmas displays ended in 2006 due to knee surgery and diabetes, he said, "What I feel bad about is that (the organizations) won't have that money this year. The animals need that. They need somebody to fend for them." At his peak, his donations came to $12,000 for one year.
Biography
editHinitt graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in French and English in 1947, followed by his Master in Arts two years later. He continued in University to receive his Bachelor of education in 1952. Over the next 44 years Hinitt tuaght French, English and Drama in Saskatoon high schools and at the University of Saskatchewan.
The archives has compiled a photographic collection commemorating the sculpture Hinitt cragted for the 1971 Jeux Canada Games, a sampling of his front yard Christmas displays, his backyard floral garden arrangements, artwork for Ronald McDonald House as well as sets at ABCI Robert Hinitt Castle Theater.
Early life
editHinitt and his family moved from Winnipeg to Calgary when he was 4 years old, relocating to Blucher, SK the following year. By the age of 9, the family had moved into the city of Saskatoon enabling Hinitt to attend Victoria School, Nutana Collegiate, and the University of Saskatchewan.
Expanded description
editHinitt designed the 600 seat round theatre for Aden Bowman Collegiate Institute ABCI, first named Castle Theatre. It was here that his skills he gleaned from Stratford in sets and design came to life, his interest in sculpture blossomed, and his love of drama brought awards in a number of provincial drama festivals. Students remember his skill at painting and assembling cardboard into pillars, and architecture from any era and any country, painting it to look like the setting needed for any play. Under the lights, a magical transfomation occured keeping the audience spell bound as the theatrical performance wound its charm around them. Not ony did the drama students at ABCI benefit from Castle theatre, but it was the inaugural venue for the Saskatoon Summer Players and their first performance Oliver!.
Hinitt was instrumental in the founding of the Saskatoon Gateway Players, The Saskatoon Summer Players, and also served with Persephone Theatre.
Honours and Awards
editIn 1967, Hinitt was honoured as the first CFQC Citizen of the year. In 1983, Hinitt received the Order of Canada. Hinitt was awarded the Saskatchewan Order of Merit in 2000 followed the next year with induction ito the Woodward Theatre Hall of Fame. Hinitt Place</a> is a Saskatoon street named in tribute. Bob Hinitt Wing was established in his honour at the SPCA, and in 2008 Castle Theatre was renamed "Robert Hinitt Castle Theater". In tribute to Hinitt, he described as an "educator whose passion for theatre and design nurtured generations of theatre-goers, practitioners and artists."
Death and afterward
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Philosophical and/or political views
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Notes
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Works
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Published works
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