Edmonds Driftwood Players offers 2025 theater scholarships

Edmonds, WALocal News

The Edmonds Driftwood Players, a well-respected nonprofit community theatre, is proud to announce its 2025 Scholarship program, which aims to support aspiring theatre students. The program offers three distinct scholarships, each valued at $1,000: the Ralph Eaton Technical Theatre Scholarship, the Theatre Arts Scholarship, and the AC & Norma Gehrig Memorial Scholarship. Eligible applicants include graduating high school seniors and current college students from Snohomish, King, and surrounding counties, with a particular emphasis on those pursuing technical theatre education. The deadline for scholarship applications is set for June 8, 2025. To be considered, students must submit a comprehensive application packet, including transcripts, a letter of recommendation, and a personal essay detailing their passion for theatre arts.

This scholarship program reflects the Edmonds Driftwood Players' commitment to nurturing talent and celebrating the contributions of community members, such as Ralph Eaton and the Gehrig family. The program encourages students to further their education in the performing and technical arts, thereby enriching the local theatre scene. By investing in the next generation of theatre professionals, the Edmonds Driftwood Players continue to uphold their legacy within the community.

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