Student Awards and Honors
The Department of Theatre & Dance supports the development of our most ambitious and creative students through merit-based scholarships, student-driven grants, and awards.
Scholarships
Tim Maloney Theatre Scholarship
Incoming students are invited to apply for the Tim Maloney Theatre Scholarship, renewable annually. Students should make note of their interest in theatre scholarships on their admissions application. A total of three (3) scholarships ranging from $3,000 to $7,500 will be made, renewable annually for four years.
To be considered for the Timothy Maloney Scholarship, you must submit one of the following:
- Portfolio containing 6-8 images max
- Each image should be captioned with the project title and each project should have a brief explanation of 50-75 words max
- A Video of no more than 3 minutes
- Along with your video, please include a brief written explanation (300 words max)
- Essay (300-400 words)
- Prompt: Discuss your passion for theatre and how you hope to learn and grow through pursuing theatre at Washington College
Submissions may demonstrate interest or accomplishment in any theatrical discipline, including performance, design, technical production, management, dramaturgy, playwriting, directing, or any combination thereof.
- A completed Washington College Application and Timothy Maloney Scholarship Application are due by December 1st
- Students will be selected to interview by December 10th
- Interviews will take place the week of December 13th
- Students are notified of results week of January 3rd
The Constance Stuart Larrabee Scholarship for the Arts
Incoming students with proven talent in visual art, music, dance, or theatre are encouraged to submit a portfolio of work to compete for the Constance Stuart Larrabee Scholarship. Larrabee scholarships are renewable for up to four years, provided the recipient maintains a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. Recipients are strongly encouraged to participate in campus opportunities related to the visual and performing arts, but do not need to declare a major or minor in the arts in order to keep this scholarship.
Mary Martin Scholarship
Awarded by the Department of Theatre and Dance faculty to a student majoring in Theatre who demonstrates great dedication in any area of the theatre arts.
2022 - Sophia Rooks
2021 - Lyra Abbott
2020 - Caitlin Woods
2019 - Kelly Young & Jackie Dulaff
2018 - John Leslie
2017 - Rosie Alger and Mark Christie
2016 - Kaitlyn Fowler
2015 - Amanda Klute
2014 - Rachel Dilliplane, Val Dunn, Tamayo Kamimura
2013 - Samantha Bitzelberger
2012 - Nina Sharp
2011 - Michael Zurawksi & Maggie Matthews
2010 - Jessica Blanch
2010 - Margaret Farrell
2009 - Kelsy Long
2008 - Mary Lide
2008 - Aileen Brenner
2007 - Marielle Latrick
2006 - Greg Schaefer
2005 - Heather Holiday
2004 - Matthew Biringer
2003 - Andrew Cowles
2002 - Allison Heishman
2001 - A.J. Rendo
2000 - Mindy A. Beers
1999 - Lindsay Krieg
1999 - Paula Knowles
1998 - Elizabeth Garrott
1997 - Mary Hoffman
Mary Martin Student Grants
This fund provides the opportunity for students majoring or minoring in Theatre to pursue independent learning experiences. Students may apply for a grant to support, for instance, summer internships or research. Applications are due October 15 for winter/spring projects and April 1 for summer/fall projects.
2020 - Jackie Dulaff, Victoria Gill, & Cassy Sottile (USITT Conference)
2019 - Caitlyn Creasy (DanceLife Teacher Conference); Hannah Sauer (Nederlander Org)
2017 - Brooke Burghardt (National Dance Society Conference); Erin Coffman (Springboard NYC); Brian Klose (Weston Playhouse); Rachel Treglia, Abbey Wark, & Shannon Lawn (USITT Conference); Maggie Campbell (commedia dell'arte research)
2016 - Kaitlyn Fowler (Shakespeare Academy); Nate Krimmel (Neighborhood Playhouse); Reilly Cox (playwrighting retreat); Erin Coffman (Tennessee Williams research); Anna Baldwin (Bearded Ladies); Leslie Rothstein, Cole Capobianco, Alex Foxwell, Brian Klose, & Andrew Huelskoetter (USITT Conference)
2015 - Matt Ridge (NYC auditions); Cole Capobianco (Bearded Ladies)
Nu Delta Alpha
This national dance honor society is open to students who maintain a 3.0 GPA and show outstanding ability in dance technique, performance, scholarship, choreography, literature, and/or production.
Senior Awards
Stewart Theatre Award
The Stewart Theatre Award is given annually to a senior who has made outstanding contributions to the College through dramatic and speaking ability. Endowed by Pearl Griffin Stewart, Class of 1905.
2022 - Lyra Abbott & Percy Mohn
2021 - William Reid
2020 - Kelly Young
2019 - John Leslie
2018 - Abbey Wark
2017 - Erin Coffman & Brian Klose
2016 - Amanda Klute
2015 - Val Dunn
Outstanding Dance Minor Award
The Outstanding Dance Minor Student Award is awarded to a graduating dance minor for excellence in their education, including service activities, scholarship, and artistry.
2021 - Parker Wolf
2020 - Rachel Hall
2019 - Ali Zdrojewski
2018 - Kaitlynn Ecker
2017 - Brooke Burkhardt