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First Stage Theatre Company scholarship applications being accepted
HUNTINGTON — The First Stage Theatre Company is now accepting applications for its annual Jim Stone Scholarship.
First Stage sponsors the scholarship to honor the memory of Jim Stone, a distinguished local actor and a longtime supporter of and mentor to local children in the performing arts.
A $1,000 scholarship is available to an entering freshman 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, Aug. 10.
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 transcript of their last year’s schooling, a list of the shows they’ve been in and a short essay on why the applicant is planning to study dramatic or performing arts.
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.
