Senior Scholarships
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for PERFORMANCE for TECHNICAL
for PERFORMANCE for TECHNICAL
SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND CASH AWARDS
due Nov 9th
ELIGIBILITY
To apply, students must be High School Seniors, inducted Thespians and members of an active troupe. No more than 3 performance and 3 tech applicants per troupe may apply. There is a $10 non refundable fee.
(limit of 3 performance and 3 tech applicants per troupe)
Students will complete their data information and make payment through the OpenWater online software. The actual audition will be in person at the PA Conference.
Note: the Scholarships are only open to students planning to major or minor in some area of the performing arts. Cash Awards are open to all students. (A student who applies for but does not win a scholarship will automatically be considered for a Cash Award)
Cash awards of will be granted directly to the recipient.
Scholarships will be paid directly to the college or university. Winners must send the chapter director their transcript showing successful completion of their first semester with a major in the performing arts. Also included must be the information on whom checks need to be made payable to and where they are to be sent. PA Thespians will then make payment directly to the college or university.
AWARD INFORMATION
Each applicant may only audition in ONE of the following areas (if you select a scholarship category and do not win the scholarship, you will automatically be considered for a Cash Award):
due Nov 9th
ELIGIBILITY
To apply, students must be High School Seniors, inducted Thespians and members of an active troupe. No more than 3 performance and 3 tech applicants per troupe may apply. There is a $10 non refundable fee.
(limit of 3 performance and 3 tech applicants per troupe)
Students will complete their data information and make payment through the OpenWater online software. The actual audition will be in person at the PA Conference.
Note: the Scholarships are only open to students planning to major or minor in some area of the performing arts. Cash Awards are open to all students. (A student who applies for but does not win a scholarship will automatically be considered for a Cash Award)
Cash awards of will be granted directly to the recipient.
Scholarships will be paid directly to the college or university. Winners must send the chapter director their transcript showing successful completion of their first semester with a major in the performing arts. Also included must be the information on whom checks need to be made payable to and where they are to be sent. PA Thespians will then make payment directly to the college or university.
AWARD INFORMATION
Each applicant may only audition in ONE of the following areas (if you select a scholarship category and do not win the scholarship, you will automatically be considered for a Cash Award):
- Performance Scholarship - up to three $1,000 scholarships will be available only to students who are planning to major or minor in some area of the performing arts.
- Performance Cash Award - $250 performance awards will be available to any senior who may or may not be planning to major or minor in the performing arts.
- Tech Scholarship - up to two $1,000 scholarships will be available only to students who are planning to major or minor in some area of the performing arts.
- Tech Cash Award - $250 tech awards will be available to any senior who may or may not be planning to major or minor in the performing arts.
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PERFORMANCE AUDITION INFO (TECH INFO SCROLL DOWN)
choose one option...
1. ACTING - Perform 2 one-minute contrasting monologues.
or 2. MUSICAL THEATRE - Perform one two-minute vocal selection.
or 3. COMBINED ACTING/MUSICAL THEATRE - Perform two pieces for a total time limit of up to two minutes: one acting and one vocal.
IMPORTANT: Please remember that your TOTAL performance time is 2 minutes.
Dress: Dress neatly in simple, modest outfits in black or dark colors. To understand styles that constitute this “business casual” tone, see these examples or search the web for “business casual for students.” No theatrical makeup is allowed. Costumes are not allowed. Students should refrain from wearing anything that might distract the judges, thus lowering their score.
Students will need to bring their recorded accompaniment with them. We will supply a bluetooth speaker and have someone there to help you make the connection. Your accompaniment must be edited so that it is trimmed down to the time limit and is ready to have someone press play (no searching through a song to start within in and no having to stop the song at certain point). If you think you will have problems connecting to a blue tooth speaker, bring your own speaker.
PERFORMANCE JUDGING RUBRIC
Characterization - Does the student have a clear understanding of who? Is it honest and consistent? Is the physicality appropriate?
Interpretation - Does the student understand the character’s objective? Are the choices clear and appropriate?
Tempo - Does the performance retain your attention? Is the pace appropriate?
Voice/Projection/Diction or Physical Expression - MUSICAL/MONOLOGUE - Is the student projecting, easy to understand? Is the student on pitch, well rehearsed, and prepared? or DANCE - Is the content of the material expressed creatively and clearly through movement? Does the performance show a clear understanding of dance technique and style?
Overall Effectiveness - What is the impact of the performance? Is the student confident, motivated, creative, inspired? Does the performance lack stamina? Is it consistent?
(DEDUCTIONS WILL BE GIVEN for going over time limit. Students whose performances run over the two-minute time limit will be docked 1 point for every 2 seconds over the 2 minute time.)
Performance Tips:
§ Begin with an introductory slate: just your name (no school affiliation please) and titles of selections being performed.
§ Avoid selections with dialects, accents, or any classical material if not trained in those areas.
§ Show your range -- choose selections that showcase different aspects of your skill.
§ Selections should demonstrate your best work.
§ Highlight your ability to create a dynamic character
§ Choose a piece that allows you to tell a story -- shape, subtext, and resonance are important.
§ Rehearse your full audition, including your transition between pieces.
§ While your slate does not count toward your 2 minutes, you should still rehearse what you plan to say.
§ Remember to consider your blocking and physicality in addition to your text work.
§ Don't forget facial expressions!
Questions ? – contact Christina McGovern - [email protected]
choose one option...
1. ACTING - Perform 2 one-minute contrasting monologues.
or 2. MUSICAL THEATRE - Perform one two-minute vocal selection.
or 3. COMBINED ACTING/MUSICAL THEATRE - Perform two pieces for a total time limit of up to two minutes: one acting and one vocal.
IMPORTANT: Please remember that your TOTAL performance time is 2 minutes.
Dress: Dress neatly in simple, modest outfits in black or dark colors. To understand styles that constitute this “business casual” tone, see these examples or search the web for “business casual for students.” No theatrical makeup is allowed. Costumes are not allowed. Students should refrain from wearing anything that might distract the judges, thus lowering their score.
Students will need to bring their recorded accompaniment with them. We will supply a bluetooth speaker and have someone there to help you make the connection. Your accompaniment must be edited so that it is trimmed down to the time limit and is ready to have someone press play (no searching through a song to start within in and no having to stop the song at certain point). If you think you will have problems connecting to a blue tooth speaker, bring your own speaker.
PERFORMANCE JUDGING RUBRIC
Characterization - Does the student have a clear understanding of who? Is it honest and consistent? Is the physicality appropriate?
Interpretation - Does the student understand the character’s objective? Are the choices clear and appropriate?
Tempo - Does the performance retain your attention? Is the pace appropriate?
Voice/Projection/Diction or Physical Expression - MUSICAL/MONOLOGUE - Is the student projecting, easy to understand? Is the student on pitch, well rehearsed, and prepared? or DANCE - Is the content of the material expressed creatively and clearly through movement? Does the performance show a clear understanding of dance technique and style?
Overall Effectiveness - What is the impact of the performance? Is the student confident, motivated, creative, inspired? Does the performance lack stamina? Is it consistent?
(DEDUCTIONS WILL BE GIVEN for going over time limit. Students whose performances run over the two-minute time limit will be docked 1 point for every 2 seconds over the 2 minute time.)
Performance Tips:
§ Begin with an introductory slate: just your name (no school affiliation please) and titles of selections being performed.
§ Avoid selections with dialects, accents, or any classical material if not trained in those areas.
§ Show your range -- choose selections that showcase different aspects of your skill.
§ Selections should demonstrate your best work.
§ Highlight your ability to create a dynamic character
§ Choose a piece that allows you to tell a story -- shape, subtext, and resonance are important.
§ Rehearse your full audition, including your transition between pieces.
§ While your slate does not count toward your 2 minutes, you should still rehearse what you plan to say.
§ Remember to consider your blocking and physicality in addition to your text work.
§ Don't forget facial expressions!
Questions ? – contact Christina McGovern - [email protected]
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TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
- Technical Theatre applicants should present a technical portfolio that best illustrates their area(s) of expertise. Each student will have 5 minutes for their presentation. This presentation will be in person. You may chose to use a physical or digital portfolio. No presentation technology will be provided. (You must bring whatever you need for your presentation.)
- Technical portfolio presentations should be rehearsed ahead of time. You will be given a signal when you are at 4 minutes and 45 seconds and will be stopped at the five minute mark to begin the question and answer section of the interview.
- Students should focus their portfolios and presentations on the work that they are responsible for and/or completed. Showing proof of their own contributions to their school programs and their development as they worked as technicians should be the focus of the scholarship audition
- There will be a 5 minute Q & A with the judges after the portfolio presentation.
Dress: Dress neatly in simple, modest outfits in black or dark colors. To understand styles that constitute this “business casual” tone, see these examples or search the web for “business casual for students.” No theatrical makeup is allowed. Costumes are not allowed. Students should refrain from wearing anything that might distract the judges, thus lowering their score.
Tech Portfolio questions? Here is a link to info on how to build and present a design and production portfolio. Another article can be found here.
Problems/issues we see -
1. Disorganized portfolios that have no focus.
2. Students who have NOT prepared their presentations to be in the time limit and rambled on about nothing or who spent the whole time on the first two pages of their portfolio and neglected the rest. PRACTICE YOUR PRESENTATION.
3. Students who present work that THEY DID NOT DO.
Technical Judging Rubric
Professionalism: Slating/Opening, Transitions, Final Moments - Does the student clearly articulate? Is the student energetic, thoughtful, motivated & creative? Are there smooth transitions from segment to segment of the portfolio?
Interpretation and Design - Is the student organized and precise, presenting information in the portfolio that is meaningful to and shows understanding of the productions. Does the student’s work enhance the vision of the production team? Does the Portfolio exhibit work designed/completed by this student?
Aesthetics - Does the demonstrate leadership and artistic vision in his/her work? Is the design aesthetic clear? Has the student had a significant impact on the productions presented in the portfolio, and does the portfolio reflect aesthetic vision? Is the portfolio itself aesthetically pleasing, well organized, and clear?
Execution - Does the student have exceptional precision and clarity of design? Are complete descriptive elements included in the portfolio? Are the details of the portfolio accurate? Is the work presented practical and realistic for the position held by the student?
Overall Presentation - Has the student demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of the production/work presented in the portfolio? Does the student justify and explain the synthesis and development of technical work achieved over a period of time?
Questions ? – contact Christina McGovern - [email protected]
- Technical Theatre applicants should present a technical portfolio that best illustrates their area(s) of expertise. Each student will have 5 minutes for their presentation. This presentation will be in person. You may chose to use a physical or digital portfolio. No presentation technology will be provided. (You must bring whatever you need for your presentation.)
- Technical portfolio presentations should be rehearsed ahead of time. You will be given a signal when you are at 4 minutes and 45 seconds and will be stopped at the five minute mark to begin the question and answer section of the interview.
- Students should focus their portfolios and presentations on the work that they are responsible for and/or completed. Showing proof of their own contributions to their school programs and their development as they worked as technicians should be the focus of the scholarship audition
- There will be a 5 minute Q & A with the judges after the portfolio presentation.
Dress: Dress neatly in simple, modest outfits in black or dark colors. To understand styles that constitute this “business casual” tone, see these examples or search the web for “business casual for students.” No theatrical makeup is allowed. Costumes are not allowed. Students should refrain from wearing anything that might distract the judges, thus lowering their score.
Tech Portfolio questions? Here is a link to info on how to build and present a design and production portfolio. Another article can be found here.
Problems/issues we see -
1. Disorganized portfolios that have no focus.
2. Students who have NOT prepared their presentations to be in the time limit and rambled on about nothing or who spent the whole time on the first two pages of their portfolio and neglected the rest. PRACTICE YOUR PRESENTATION.
3. Students who present work that THEY DID NOT DO.
Technical Judging Rubric
Professionalism: Slating/Opening, Transitions, Final Moments - Does the student clearly articulate? Is the student energetic, thoughtful, motivated & creative? Are there smooth transitions from segment to segment of the portfolio?
Interpretation and Design - Is the student organized and precise, presenting information in the portfolio that is meaningful to and shows understanding of the productions. Does the student’s work enhance the vision of the production team? Does the Portfolio exhibit work designed/completed by this student?
Aesthetics - Does the demonstrate leadership and artistic vision in his/her work? Is the design aesthetic clear? Has the student had a significant impact on the productions presented in the portfolio, and does the portfolio reflect aesthetic vision? Is the portfolio itself aesthetically pleasing, well organized, and clear?
Execution - Does the student have exceptional precision and clarity of design? Are complete descriptive elements included in the portfolio? Are the details of the portfolio accurate? Is the work presented practical and realistic for the position held by the student?
Overall Presentation - Has the student demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of the production/work presented in the portfolio? Does the student justify and explain the synthesis and development of technical work achieved over a period of time?
Questions ? – contact Christina McGovern - [email protected]