New York Thespians Theatrical Practice Scholarship Application 2017

This $1,500 scholarship is awarded to one graduating high school senior who demonstrates a commitment to the craft of theatre through the audition, resume, interview, and teacher recommendation. Applicants must be members in good standing of the International Thespian Society, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and attend the New York Educational Theatre Festival on April 29, 2017. Only two students per troupe may apply for the performance scholarship auditions. The awarded money will be sent directly to the college that the student chooses to attend. The recipient will be announced during the festival’s closing ceremony.

Participants must audition in one of the following categories (adhering to Individual Event guidelines unless otherwise noted):

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•  Single monologue (1 to 2 minutes)

•  Lighting design

•  Scenic design

•  Solo musical theater

•  Costume design

•  Costume construction

•  Stage management

•  Theatre marketing

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Following the audition, applicants will participate in a brief (approximately 2 to 3 minute) interview.

Please submit the following by April 7, 2017 to secure a scholarship audition time:

  1. Completed Scholarship Application (found below)
  2. Resume of all roles/positions held during applicant’s high school career

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  1. Letter of recommendation from a teacher or director

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Email completed applications to

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Student’s name: ______

Address: ______

City: ______Zip Code: ______

Phone #:______

Email: ______

Audition Category (see list above)______

Troupe # : Grade: School: ______

School’s address: ______

Director’s name: ______Director’s phone #: ______

Director’s email: ______

Principal’s name: ______

Student Agreement:

I confirm that all of the information I have stated is true and that I am a member in good standing of the International Thespian Society.

Date: _ Student’s Signature: ______

Director Approval:

I recommend this student for the Theatrical Practice Scholarship. He/she is a member in good standing of our Thespian troupe and has a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Director’s Signature: ______

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