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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Jim Stone Scholarship Applications Being Accepted

The First Stage Theatre Company is now accepting applications for the Jim Stone Scholarship.

First Stage sponsors the scholarship to honor the memory of Jim Stone, a longtime supporter of the arts and mentor to local children in the performing arts. A $1000 scholarship is available for 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.

The deadline for entries is Tuesday, April 24, 2012.

Applicants must have been involved with at least one First Stage Theatre Company 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 civic or 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.

Applications should be mailed to: First Stage Scholarships, P.O. Box 4, Huntington, WV 25706-0004.

Complete application information and forms are available at the First Stage Theatre website at www.firststagetheatre.org. For more information, call 304-736-4366.

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