She was a fellow board member of First Stage, in addition to being a producer on a number of shows, including Seussical the Musical and Bye Bye Birdie, she was an actor in A Christmas Story, and more importantly, she was a terrific wife and mother.
Here's the announcement for the brand new scholarship named in her honor:
The First Stage Theatre Company is now accepting applications for the newly-created Leslie McElroy Memorial Scholarship.
First Stage sponsors the scholarship to honor the memory of Leslie McElroy, a board member of First Stage, a producer, actor, wife and mother who died too young and is missed by all who knew her.
A $1000 scholarship is available to entering freshmen or current full-time students who are studying dramatic or performing arts at a college, university or certified school of the performing arts.
Entries must be received by Monday, March 9, 2009.
Applicants must have been involved with at least one First Stage Theatre Company (or Musical Arts Guild - Children's Theatre) show, either on-stage (as a performer) or off-stage (as a member of the tech crew).
Applicants must send a list of the shows they’ve been in, a list of school-related extra-curricular activities, a list of public service activities, a copy of an official school document showing the individual's most recent grade-point average, identification of the college the individual is attending or will attend, and a brief statement (250 words or less) on why the applicant is interested in studying dramatic or performing arts and detailing the applicant's financial need for the award.
Applications should be sent to First Stage Scholarships, c/o Nancy Newfeld, 3 Stratford Way, Huntington, WV 25705. For more information, call 304-736-4366.
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