First Stage Scholarships

   First Stage is offering two scholarships for students who are studying the performing arts in college. Here's the info:

     The First Stage Theatre Company is now accepting applications for two $1000 scholarships: the Jim Stone Scholarship and the Leslie McElroy Memorial Scholarship. 

     First Stage sponsors the scholarships to honor the memory of two dear friends: Jim Stone, a longtime supporter of the arts and mentor to local children in the performing arts; and Leslie McElroy, who was a great supporter of community theatre as a producer, actor and board member of First Stage. Each scholarship awards $1000 each to a new or current full-time student who is studying dramatic or performing arts at a college, university or certified school of the performing arts. 

     The deadline for entries is Monday, July 28, 2014. The Stone Scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit, the McElroy Scholarship on the basis of financial need.

     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 sent 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 304-416-KIDS.