The Four County Players Scholarship Program was established by Ralph and Marcelia Hall in the early 1980's. The Halls wanted to recognize the contributions of the young thespians and technicians who came to share their numerous talents. Many of the recipients of scholarships literally "grew up" in the theatre.
For many years Ralph and Marcelia were the managing team of the sale of refreshments at performances. Many of our long-standing patrons will remember the refreshment booth as you came up the stairs to the theatre. Performance after performance would find one or both of them at the booth, always smiling and greeting each member of the audience and the cast and crew.
In 2005, the board of directors voted to rename the program "The Four County Players Founder's Scholarship Program," in honor of our two late founders, Bill Thomas and Lillian Morse.
It is most appropriate that proceeds from the refreshments are used to fund the Scholarship Program. Additional funding is provided by the generous donations of our patrons.
Eligibility:
High School Seniors...
...who are accepted at a post-secondary institution
...who participated in Four County Players productions
Awards:
All young people involved in a Four County Players production will be awarded a Certificate of Appreciation at the end of each show. Certificates may be submitted as part of the scholarship application.
A student may be awarded up to $1000.00
Annually, one to four students will receive scholarships.
Scholarships will be awarded to each recipient at an awards assembly at their respective schools and/or at the opening of the summer Shakespeare performance.
Application:
The scholarship applicant must submit the following materials to be eligible for an award:
A completed application form. (To request a form, contact Four County Players).
An official High School transcript.
Two letters of recommendation
a. From an active member of the Four County Players
b. From an official from school, church, or other extra-curricular organization.A brief (maximum 2 pages, typed) essay describing past courses of study, intended
areas of study at the post-secondary institution/college/university, and the reasons
the applicant wants to continue on to higher education. (The applicant will include how involvement
with community theatre served him/her in past courses of study and influenced future goals.)Submit copies of Four County Players Certificates of Appreciation.
Participate in a structured interview.
Selection:
Only applicants with a complete application package, submitted to the Four County Players Scholarship Committee by April 15 of the current year, will be considered.
Selection will be based on:
- breadth of the student's involvement with Four County Players
- the responses on the application form
- the quality of the essay
- the quality of the responses in the interview
- the strength of the recommendations
The Scholarship Committee will make recommendations to the Board of Directors in May.
The Board of Directors will determine the recipients.
