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Two Win Stephen Schwartz Scholarships from The Human Race
DAYTON, OH - May 1- Two southwestern Ohio students were the winners of the first annual Stephen Schwartz Musical Theatre Scholarship competition held by The Human Race Theatre Company. The two were chosen by a panel of five judges from among eight finalists who performed at Dayton’s Loft Theatre April 26.
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Pictured (l-to-r): Jason Slattery, J.J. Tiemeyer, college winner Jerome Doerger, Eric Byrd, Lindsay Flick, high school winner Alexandra Finke, Katelyn Yeager, Andrew Koslow |
Winner of a $1500 scholarship for high school students planning to major in musical theatre was Alexandra Finke of Centerville, an Alter High School senior planning to attend the University of Michigan. Finke sang “West End Avenue” from Schwartz’ The Magic Show and gave a show-stopping rendition of “Gimme Gimme” from Thoroughly Modern Millie.
Winner of a $3500 scholarship for current musical theatre majors was Wright State junior Jerome Doerger of Cincinnati. Doerger wowed the crowd and judges with “Proud Lady” from Schwartz’ The Baker’s Wife and “Being Alive” from Company.
The scholarships were inspired by The Human Race’s participation with Schwartz in the development of his newest musical, Snapshots A Musical Scrapbook, last fall. Schwartz was present for the announcement of the scholarships during the Snapshots run, and had hoped to be present to hand out the scholarships, but ran into scheduling conflicts in California.
The scholarships were funded by Tim and Char Scroggins, with support from Evelyn Burkins. The non-winning finalists each received $250 scholarships, thanks to a gift from Werner Triftshouser in memory of his wife, Julie.
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Founded in 1986, The Human Race Theatre Company presents universal themes that explore the human condition and startle us all into a renewed awareness of ourselves. The company moved to the Metropolitan Arts Center in 1991, taking up residence at The Loft, a 219-seat theatre. In addition to the Loft Series (in collaboration with the Victoria Theatre Association) The Human Race produces for the Fifth Third Broadway Series, the Musical Theatre Workshop series, and special event programming. The Human Race, under the direction of Artistic Director Marsha Hanna and Executive Director Kevin Moore, also maintains educational outreach programs for children and adults, guest artists and artist residencies in area schools, The Muse Machine In-School Tour, Youth Summer Stock and The Human Race Conservatory. The new Caryl D. Philips Creativity Center of The Human Race opened in January 2006 to provide a space for extensive theatre education classes and workshops.