DTC Award

Grant General Information

The Damascus Theatre Company announces its 22th Annual Theatre Award for the 2019/2020 academic school year. Awards totaling $500.00 will be awarded to up to two people in the spring of 2020. A check will be presented to the recipient(s) when proof of enrollment in a post-secondary academic institution is provided. Award money must be used for educational expenses.

Past Winners of the DTC Grants:

2019: Maanav Goyal

2018: Katelyn Avon and Eli Schwartz

2017: Zack Callis

2016: Becca Benson, Danielle Leizman, Mariah McCloskey, & Emily O’Brian

2015: Jennifer Nardi

2014: Ivan Carlo

2013: Laura Searles and Harry Lemont

2012: Julia Junghans

2011: Samantha Melkonian, Esther Rea & Nicholas Stamos

2010: Rebecca Littlefield & Paul May

2009: Jenny Rosenberg

2008: Andrea Korte

2007: Paul Junghans & Corriane Oster

2006: Mary Beth Luckenbaugh & Megan May

2005: Camille Abramson

2004: No scholarship awarded

2003: Noelle DeLozier, Jennifer Quinn, & Joseph Pepper

2002: Brian McConnell & Maggie Swink

2001: Patrick McConnell

2000: Celia Blitzer & Colleen May

1999: Katie Abramson & Stephanie Miller

Eligibility

To be eligible for consideration, the applicant must meet the following requirements:

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be a 2020 graduating senior.
• Must have been involved in at least three (3) Damascus Theatre Company productions in some meaningful capacity (e.g., crew, actor, pit band, construction). Productions include the Spring and Fall shows as well as Breakfast With Santa and DTC Kids.
• Have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or better.

Application

The application consists of basic personal information, plus a 500-word essay on the importance of the arts or theater to the community. Please use the form provided on this page to apply.  All applications must be received by April 15, 2020. The recipient(s) of this award will be notified by written letter by May 15, 2020.