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2011 Awards
2011 Centenary College FREDDY Scholarships – consist of a $10,000 Annual Scholarship for any student who majors in Theatre at Centenary College, and is renewable for an additional six semesters provided the student is making satisfactory academic progress. Any student who is nominated for a 2011 FREDDY© award who is accepted to, and enrolls in Centenary College is eligible.
All inquiries should be directed to Melissa Barry, Director of Freshman Enrollment, 908-852-1400 x2081 or
barrym@centenarycollege.edu
2011 DeSales University Scholarship consists of $2,500 Annual Scholarship to the Theatre Program, renewable for three years. Given annually since 2003, the partnership between The State Theatre Center for the Arts FREDDY© Awards and DeSales University creates a unique opportunity for developing young performing artists from Pennsylvania or New Jersey to receive a comprehensive education through the Theatre Program at DeSales University, under the leadership of Dennis Razze, Chair of Theatre.
Download the Information Form & the Application Form.
2011 Muhlenberg College Scholarship – The Muhlenberg College Scholarship consists of $5,000 Annual Scholarship to the Department of Theatre & Dance, renewable for three years, to a student attending a school which participates in the 2011 FREDDY© Awards program who has been accepted by and decides to attend Muhlenberg College.
For more information, please contact: Charles Richter, Director of Theatre at richter@muhlenberg.edu or by phone at 484-664-3330.
2011 Northampton Community College Scholarship – The 2011 Northampton Community College Scholarship consists of $1,000 Annual Scholarship renewable for a second year to a student attending a school which participates in the 2011 FREDDY© Awards program who has been accepted by and decides to attend Northampton Community College.
Download the Application Form
The Express-Times, a sponsor of the 2011 FREDDY© Awards, will once again offer a paid summer internship to the recipient of the 2011 Student Achievement Award, which is announced at the FREDDYcopy; Awards Ceremony. The Express-Times is dedicated to matching the skills of the student with the company’s needs. Therefore, aspects of the internship could include writing/reviewing, photography/illustration, layout/design, marketing or business, depending on the student’s strengths and interests. Teachers in participating schools are invited to make recommendations for students who have given their time and talent towards their production in a backstage capacity, such as a stage manager, stage crew, scenic design, student/assistant directors and choreographers and has consistently demonstrated a positive work ethic.
Download the 2011 Student Achievement with Internship application.
Civic Theatre Emerging Young Director Award and Internship – This will be awarded to a student director who has an interest in the directing career or avocation and has shown not only aptitude but enthusiasm for the art of directing. Teachers can nominate student directors and/or choreographers who would be interested in working as assistant director on a summer show at Civic Theatre of Allentown, assisting Artistic Director William Sanders. This award pays a stipend.
KIWANIS TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
$1,000 to the school that is awarded the 2011 FREDDY© for Outstanding Stage Crew, to be used towards next year’s musical budget. In addition, all other schools nominated in the Outstanding Stage Crew Category will receive the remaining funds divided equally.
Local Kiwanis clubs who contributed to the award are: Allentown-Downtown, Allentown-Northeast, Allentown-Salisbury, Bethlehem, Easton, Emmaus, Maury & Kathy Heller-Kiwanians, Lehigh Valley Industrial Park, Palmer Township, Parkland, Phillipsburg NJ, Southern Lehigh, and Washington NJ.
PENNSYLVANIA PLAYHOUSE
$1000 for Outstanding Overall Production by a Smaller School
MARY V. TURNBACH, $4,000 in cash awards
- $1,000 cash to the school that is awarded the 2011 FREDDY © for Outstanding Overall Production of a Musical
- $1,000 cash to the school that is awarded the 2011 FREDDY© for Outstanding Performance by an Orchestra
- $500 cash to the school that is awarded the 2011 FREDDY© for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
- $500 cash to the school that is awarded the 2011 FREDDY© for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
- $500 cash to the school that is awarded the 2011 FREDDY© for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
- $500 cash to the school that is awarded the 2011 FREDDY© for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
WILSON BLACK TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP
Wilson Black Photography creates an opportunity for young students from Pennsylvania or New Jersey to receive a $500 scholarship toward his/her education in performing arts. Mr. Black is pleased to offer a scholarship to a student who plans to attend college with a major in technical theatre.
