Award
Incoming freshmen and transfer students with exceptional dramatic ability are encouraged to apply and audition for Theatre Scholarship, with an annual value of up to $2,000, renewable each year for a lifetime value of up to $8,000.
Eligibility and Selection
- Scholarship applicants must be accepted for admission on or before the scholarship application deadline.
- Scholarships are awarded to freshmen and/or transfer students beginning in fall semester.
- Scholarships primarily are awarded to students who intend to pursue an academic program as a Theatre major or minor (Theatre, Theatre Education).
- Scholarships occasionally are awarded to students who do not intend to pursue a major or minor in Theatre but who can commit, as a priority, to significant participation in the production aspects of the department.
All scholarships are perpetual and automatically renewable, provided the recipient fulfills the following:
- Maintains a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50.
- Exhibits a constructive attitude and active participation in the advancement and quality of the activities of the theatre program including, but not limited to, modeling a mature Christian character and servant leadership.
- And either:
a. Participates as a member of the cast, production staff, or crew for one WLC Theatre mainstage production each semester,
b. Or leads a specific project beneficial to the activities of the theatre program - upon approval of the faculty.
Application Instructions
- Complete the online application form. We recommend that you review the application first so you know what you'll
need to complete it. The application deadline is November 30, 2020, for a 2021-2022 Theatre Scholarship.
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In the application, you will need to provide the name, email, and phone number for two references. A link to the recommendation form is available for download here. Note: Your references will return the forms DIRECTLY TO WLC, not to you. If they wish to share their recommendations with you, that is their privilege.
- Once your application has been received, you will receive an email from Prof. Jay Sierszyn (jay.sierszyn@wlc.edu) or WLC Theatre (WLC.Theatre@wlc.edu) to schedule your audition and interview, which must take place on or before December 5, 2020, for the 2021-2022 academic year.
THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
THEATRE RECOMMENDATION FORM
Audition and Interview
- Acting auditions consist of the performance of two short, contrasting, memorized monologues from published plays. The total time should be 2-4 minutes (no longer, please). The interview will follow.
- Non-actors present a "portfolio" of their work in theatre and/or related artistic areas or performance events. This may consist of photos, drawings, paperwork, etc. to best display the achievements of the applicant.
- All AUDITIONS AND INTERVIEWS in 2020 will be conducted live, via a virtual platform. They will be in "real time" (no recordings). Detailed instructions regarding the audition and interview will be sent along with scheduling information, or
upon request.