Ted Cloak Century Scholarship
The Ted Cloak Century Scholarship recognizes young theatre makers that who will fill the 21st Century with innovative, collaborative, clear, and nuanced productions that warm the hearts and challenge the minds of generations to come. This scholarship, given in anticipation of the 100th Anniversary of our department's founding, honors the legacy of joyful and serious theatre making in a liberal arts environment envisioned by Ted Cloak in 1930.
About the Award
The Ted Cloak Century Scholarship is renewable in future years, with the requirement that recipients participate in at least 6 departmental productions by the end of their third year.
To be considered for the award, you must audition/interview the senior year of high school either on campus or submit a self-recording.
Scholarship Audition Information
You must submit your registration form along with audition materials by February 22, 2025 to be considered for the Ted Cloak Century Scholarship.
You are also warmly welcome to visit campus on February 21-22, and attend a 7:30 pm performance of Everything That Haunts Us, a collection of three student-written one acts. A matinee performance at 2:30 pm on February 22 is also available.
Audition Material Guidelines
Participants may submit both an acting and technical audition.
Acting
Participants completing an acting audition are encouraged to submit two contrasting monologues. Your presentation should be no longer than 3 minutes.
Design and Technical Theatre
Participants completing a technical audition must submit a resume of their work and are encouraged to also include a written response about the experiences on that resume.
If you are a current applicant to Lawrence and are interested in being considered for a Theatre Arts scholarship, please return here to register by February 22nd, 2025.