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New York Thespians Theatrical Practice Scholarship
Application 2016
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 16, 2016. 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 of the Performance Scholarship 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).
• Single monologue (1 to 2 minutes)
• Costume design
• Lighting design
• Costume construction
• Scenic design
• Stage management
• Solo musical theater
• Theatre marketing
Following the audition, applicants will participate in a 2 to 3 minute interview.
Please submit the following by April 8, 2016 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
3. Letter of recommendation from a teacher or director
Email completed applications to [email protected]
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: _______________________________________________________________
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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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