Department of Theater Scholarships

Scholarship Name: Nancy Sauer Endowed Scholarship Fund

Description: In the spirit of Nancy Sauer’s passion for and commitment to theatrical dance, this scholarship is set up to encourage the serious pursuit of a concentration in Theatrical Dance within the Theater Department.

Open to: Entering freshmen interested in theatrical dance or undergraduate theater majors concentrating in theatrical dance. The student must be enrolled in courses offered by the Theater Department as well as in the dance area within the Physical Education Department.

Selection Criteria: Eligible students must be entering freshmen or undergraduate students already enrolled in courses offered by the Theater Department. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Financial need may be considered but will not be a determining factor.

Number of Awards Given Annually: 1

Selection Process: All Theater majors and minors are automatically considered for this department scholarship. The entire theater faculty reviews the list of eligible students and makes final determination on this scholarship, as they do on most other departmental awards and scholarships.

Scholarship Name: Fred and Mildred Crapo Scholarship in Theater

Description: The scholarship was made possible by a gift from Mildred and Fred Crapo in memory of Mr. Crapo’s mother, Kathryn Fischer Crapo, and his aunt, Eva Fischer Hollinger, both ISU graduates. Mr. Crapo, a native of Terre Haute, attended Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He was associated in business with United Cable, Muncie, Indiana. Mr. Crapo is deceased.

Open to: Entering freshmen majoring in Theater

Selection Criteria: Eligible students must be entering freshmen majoring in Theater, be enrolled in Theater courses, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be active in the Department to renew the scholarship. Financial need may be considered but will not be a determining factor.

Number of Awards Given Annually: 1

Selection Process: The chair and the freshman theater faculty advisor will review the list of eligible entering freshmen students and make final determinations.

Scholarship Name: Gladys Rohrig Scholarship in Theater

Description: The scholarship was established by colleagues, friends, former students, and campus theater organizations in honor of Dr. Gladys M. Rohrig, professor of speech and play director, at the time of her retirement from ISU in 1969. She served on the ISU faculty for 22 years (1947-69) and maintained much interest in the ISU Theater and ISU drama students. Dr. Rohrig is deceased.

Open to: undergraduate Theater majors and minors who have attained sophomore status.

Selection Criteria: Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be active in Department classes and productions. Financial need may be considered but will not be a determining factor.

Number of Awards Given Annually: 1-2

Selection Process: All Theater majors and minors are automatically considered for this department scholarship. The entire theater faculty reviews the list of eligible students and makes final determination on this scholarship, as they do on most other departmental awards and scholarships.

Scholarship Name: Gladys Rohrig Theater Scholarship Bonus for Excellence

Description: The Gladys Rohrig Theater Scholarship-Bonus for Excellence is made possible through a generous bequest in the Will of Dr. Rohrig. She served on the ISU faculty for 22 years (1947-69). At the time of her retirement from ISU, she was a professor of speech and play director. Dr. Rohrig is deceased.

Open to: undergraduate Theater majors and minors who at least have attained sophomore status.

Selection Criteria: Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be active in Department classes and productions. Financial need may be considered but will not be a determining factor.

Number of Awards Given Annually: 1-3

Selection Process: All Theater majors and minors are automatically considered for this department scholarship. The entire theater faculty reviews the list of eligible students and makes final determination on this scholarship, as they do on most other departmental awards and scholarships.

Scholarship Name: Jeff Wolz Memorial Scholarship

Description: Jeff Wolz first joined the ISU Theater faculty in January 1975 and remained a full-time faculty member until August 1978. He taught a variety of courses, was responsible for costuming theater productions, and worked to restructure the total theater program. After he left the faculty, Mr. Wolz continued to return for several years as costumer for ISU’s professional company. A great many of the exciting, innovative and quality aspects of the theater program are a direct product of Jeff Wolz. This scholarship was established by Jeff’s family and friends.

Open to: Entering freshmen majoring in the Theater Department. Recipients must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Selection Criteria: Eligible students must be entering freshmen majoring in Theater, be enrolled in Theater courses, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be active in the Department to renew the scholarship. Financial need may be considered but will not be a determining factor.

Number of Awards Given Annually: 1

Selection Process: The chair and the freshman theater faculty advisor will review the list of eligible entering freshmen and make final determinations.

Scholarship Name: Joan Utterback Award in Theater

Description: The Joan Utterback Award in Theater was established for a worthy student in Theater. The award is in memory of Joan Utterback, former student in Theater.

Open to: Undergraduate Theater majors and minors who have attained sophomore status.

Selection Criteria: Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be active in Department classes and productions. Financial need may be considered but will not be a determining factor.

Number of Awards Given Annually: 1

Selection Process: All Theater majors and minors are automatically considered for this department scholarship. The entire theater faculty reviews the list of eligible students and makes final determination on this scholarship, as they do on most other departmental awards and scholarships.

Scholarship Name: Karen Drake Memorial Scholarship

Description: The Karen Drake Memorial Scholarship was established in 1994 by Karen Drake’s family and friends to honor her memory. She graduated from ISU in 1989 with majors in Theater and Computer Science. While at ISU, she received numerous awards for her superior work in the Theater program. She was also part of ISU SummerStage for two years. Prior to her untimely death in 1993, Ms. Drake was Project Manager and Coordinator for the installation of theatrical lighting systems for Vincent Lighting Systems in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Open to: Undergraduate Theater majors and minors with interest in Lighting or Technical Theater and who at least have attained sophomore status.

Selection Criteria: Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, be Theater majors, concentration in theater design and technology and be active in the Department classes and productions. Financial need may be considered but will not be a determining factor.

Number of Awards Given Annually: 1

Selection Process: All Theater majors and minors are automatically considered for this department scholarship. The entire theater faculty reviews the list of eligible students and makes final determination on this scholarship, as they do on most other departmental awards and scholarships.

Scholarship Name: Lilith Baur-Children's Theater Memorial

Description: The Lilith Baur-Children’s Theater Memorial Scholarship was established by the Children’s Theatre of Terre Haute in honor and memory of Mrs. Oscar (Lilith) Baur who had been very active in sponsoring activities of the Children’s Theater of Terre Haute for many years. Mrs. Baur had maintained a great interest in developing dramatic talent of children and their appreciation of the arts through participation in theater.

Open to: undergraduate Theater majors and minors who at least have attained sophomore status.

Selection Criteria: Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be active in Department classes and productions. Financial need may be considered but will not be a determining factor.

Number of Awards Given Annually: 1

Selection Process: All Theater majors and minors are automatically considered for this department scholarship. The entire theater faculty reviews the list of eligible students and makes final determination on this scholarship, as they do on most other departmental awards and scholarships.

Scholarship Name: Phyllis Dye Turner/Theta Alpha Phi Scholarship

Description: The Phyllis Dye Turner/Theta Alpha Phi scholarship was established in 1992 by the Theta Alpha Phi Chapter of ISU, with generous assistance from Phyllis D. Turner, an enthusiastic supporter of the Department of Theater. It is the desire of the donors to provide financial assistance to a deserving theater student whose work and attitude backstage have enabled a play to be successful.

Open to: undergraduate Theater majors and minors who are Theta Alpha Phi members and who have at least attained sophomore status.

Selection Criteria: Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be active in Department classes and productions. Financial need may be considered but will not be a determining factor.

Number of Awards Given Annually: 1

Selection Process: All Theta Alpha Phi members are automatically considered for department scholarship and awards. The entire theater faculty reviews the list of eligible students and makes final determination on this scholarship.

Scholarship Name: Theater Angel Scholarship in Memory of Diana Stewart

Description: The Theater Angel Scholarship in Memory of Diana Stewart was originally established in 1995 through proceeds received from a Premiere Party held on the ISU Campus celebrating the television debut of “The Avenging Angel,” and original screenplay written by Gary L. Stewart. Dr. Stewart was the Chairperson of the Department of Theater for many years. He and his wife, Diana Markham Stewart, helped form the Theater Department at ISU. Following Mrs. Stewart’s death in March 2001, Dr. Stewart changed the name of the scholarship and created criteria, dedicating the scholarship to honor the memory of his wife.

Open to: Undergraduate Theater majors and minors who have attained sophomore status.

Selection Criteria: Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be active in Department classes and productions. Financial need may be considered but will not be a determining factor.

Number of Awards Given Annually: 1

Selection Process: All Theater majors and minors are automatically considered for this department scholarship. The entire theater faculty reviews the list of eligible students and makes final determination on this scholarship, as they do on most other departmental awards and scholarships.

Scholarship Name: Tom and Helen Headley Scholarship

Description: The Tom and Helen Headley Scholarship was established in 1990 to honor the many contributions of Mr. and Mrs. Headley to the ISU Department of Theater. Mr. Headley was Director of Theater from 1960 to 1973 and founded Summer Theater in 1965. He retired from the ISU faculty in 1979. The Scholarship also serves to memorialize Helen Headley who died in 1990. Both Tom and Helen Headley received their undergraduate degrees from ISU and, as students, were active in the theater program. Mr. Headley died in January 2002.

Open to: Undergraduate Theater majors and minors who have attained sophomore status.

Selection Criteria: Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be active in Department classes and productions. Financial need may be considered but will not be a determining factor.

Number of Awards Given Annually: 1

Selection Process: All Theater majors and minors are automatically considered for this department scholarship. The entire theater faculty reviews the list of eligible students and makes final determination on this scholarship, as they do on most other departmental awards and scholarships.

Scholarship Name: David G. and Kyle M.E. Del Colletti Scholarship in Technical Theater or Theater Lighting

Open to: ISU Theater majors with an emphasis on technical direction lighting design, or theater management.

Selection Criteria: Consideration for this scholarship shall be given to an Indiana State University student enrolled in the ISU Department of theater with a focus primarily in the area of technical direction, lighting design, or theater management. Recipients must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Number of Awards Given Annually: 1
Selection Process: All Theater majors and minors are automatically considered for this department scholarship. The entire theater faculty reviews the list of eligible students and makes final determination on this scholarship, as they do on most other departmental awards and scholarships.