Wednesday
9th April 2003
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A
new scheme that will allow local children to pursue a career in the
performing arts is set up as a tribute to the Courtyard Theatre's
first Artistic Director. |
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The Friends
of The Courtyard have announced that the theatre is setting up a bursary
scheme in the name of the venue’s founding artistic director.
The scheme will help Youth Theatre members accepted into a drama college
or school to pursue a course that could lead to a career in the performing
arts.
The Jonathan Stone Bursary will be offered annually and is intended
for the purchase of books or other items essential for a course relating
to the performing arts.
Howard Evans, Chairman of The Friends of The Courtyard, says the bursary
is a fitting tribute to Jonathon Stone's work in the area.
"The bursary is a recognition of the high esteem in which Mr
Stone is held by our members.
"Of all his achievements, his work with The Courtyard Community
Company and Youth Theatre has delighted us most.
"I understand that commitment is now paying dividends: Peter
Corbett, the young local actor who shone so brightly in The Courtyard’s
first ever production, Cabaret, returns to The Courtyard this June
for his first professional stage engagement – as Billy in The Rise
And Fall Of Little Voice.’
"I hope this bursary will help aspiring young actors like Peter
find success in their chosen career." |
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