Crystal Theatre Announces The 2011 Matt Chiappetta Scholarship

The scholarship was established in memory of Crystal Theatre student Matthew Chiappetta who passed away on March 6th, 2004. This scholarship celebrates the memory and spirit of Matt and his love for Crystal Theatre.

Open to current 5th - 8th grade students
Applying for the scholarship requires the following:
A completed Application
An Essay
An Audition
An Interview
Applicant may bring an OPTIONAL song to sing at the audition

Prepare a scene from one of the following shows:
(scenes are available for download when you apply)
Perseus: Perseus/Andromeda
The Snow Queen: Kai/Gerda
Whistleville: George Hirst/Robin Brennan
The winner receives a full years tuition to any age appropriate classes or camps. If there are any runners up, they will receive tuition to one class or camp.

Essays and form submissions are due by Friday, March 4th, 2011.

Interview/Auditions will be held at Ben Franklin on Saturday, March 5th, 2011 at 3:00PM.

The winner of the scholarship will be announced at the Matthew Chiappetta Memorial Concert on Monday, March 7th at 7:00PM .
The money raised from this concert will fund the Matthew Chiappetta Scholarships.

Click here to apply for the Matthew Chiappetta Memorial Scholarship

Congratulations to the 2010 Matthew Chiappetta Scholarship Winner, Sam DeMattio and Honorable Mention Winners, Rachel Davison, Max Helfand & Gaby Pucci. Pictured below(L-R) are Roch & Marci Chiappetta(Matthew's Parents), Sam DeMattio, Gaby Pucci, Rachel Davison & Max Helfand. Standing behind them are, Richard & JoAnn Chiappetta, Matthew's Grandparents.

 

 

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