Albuquerque Theatre Guild Scholarship Applications Now Available

The Albuquerque Theatre Guild today announced that applications are now available for the fourth year of its Youth Theatre Scholarship Program. The program helps children and youth learn about live theater by providing scholarships to participate in extra-curricular theater-education programs offered by Albuquerque Theatre Guild member organizations. 

“The ATG scholarship program is a fantastic opportunity for any young person, regardless of means, to get theatrical training,” says ATG President Ray Orley. “The ATG is an advocate of theatrical training for young people, because we strongly believe it builds life skills in areas beyond theater. Whether a child becomes an engineer or scientist, a teacher or even an actor, theater courses have real world application. They develop teamwork, stage presence, articulation, and how not to be nervous in front of a group of people.”

Up to ten scholarships for as much as $100 each will be awarded in May 2012. Applications must be postmarked no later than April 13, 2011, and are available on the ATG website www.abqtheatre.org. Applicants must be between 5 and 17 years of age. Scholarships must be used between June 1, 2012, and May 31, 2013 for tuition at programs offered by ATG member organizations.