Attention Seniors: the Jim Stone Scholarship

I admit that I'm prejudiced, but among of the many nice things the First Stage (Children's) Theatre does is provide a scholarship fund for some of the outstanding members of the group who go on to study the arts in college.

The scholarship is named in honor of Jim Stone, a wonderful actor who I had the honor of working with on a couple of projects, and you couldn't find a more deserving guy to honor.

The scholarship isn't huge - it's for $250, but it's renewable for a total of four years, so it's actually like getting a $1,000 scholarship. If you're a senior who's been in a First Stage show and you're going into some branch of the Arts - theatre, music, writing, etc. - then you should apply before the deadline on August 15.

Here's the official reminder that went out today:

Jim Stone Scholarship Application Deadline Nears

The First Stage Theatre Company is still accepting applications for its annual Jim Stone Scholarship.

First Stage sponsors the scholarship to honor the memory of Jim Stone, a longtime supporter of and mentor to local children in the performing arts. Three $250 scholarships are 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.

The deadline for entries is Wednesday, August 15, 2007.

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 transcript of their last year's schooling, a list of the shows they've been in and a short essay (no more than 300 words) on why the applicant is planning to study dramatic or performing arts.

Applications should be sent to First Stage Scholarships, c/o Jim Lamp, P.O. Box 2488, Huntington, WV 25725.