Each spring, awards carrying modest financial stipends are awarded to students of high achievement in theatre studies and production. Selections are made by the faculty of the Department of Theatre with input from student advisory groups. One of the awards, the Jack Berman Award, is for a junior student, the remaining three for seniors. Though an effort is made to distribute the senior awards to students representing different sub-specializations, there is no mandate to guarantee area representation. The description of each award is listed below.
A $100 cash award. Endowed by Mr. Jack Berman and given for the first time in 1978, it is awarded to an outstanding third-year (junior) undergraduate student whose record of service and achievement creates an expectation of significant contributions to the Department and the University during the student's senior year; may be awarded in either the performance or production areas. The recipient is selected by the faculty of the Theatre Depart.
A $100 cash award. Given to a senior student for outstanding creative or scholarly achievement; may be awarded for a single significant project or as recognition of continued excellence over several semesters of theatre participation; determined by the Theatre faculty.
A $100 cash award awarded by the faculty of the Theatre Department to a senior student in recognition of outstanding service and achievement in theatre production as a designer, manager, or technician; normally awarded for cumulative achievement rather than a single project.
A $100 cash award funded by a committee which administers the Don A. Watters Scholarship Fund. Mr. Watters, professor of theatre and chairman of the Division of Humanities, died on October 13, 1968. Awarded by the faculty of the Department of Theatre to a senior student in recognition of outstanding service or achievement in theatre. Normally awarded for cumulative achievement rather than for a single project.
(Senior) In recognition of excellence in a practicing Theatre Artist during his/her residence with the Department of Theatre at Binghamton University. This award is presented with the overwhelming support of the Theatre Faculty.
The John and Vi Bielenberg Theatre Scholarship was established by friends and colleagues in 1997 in honor of Professor Bielenberg's retirement. The scholarship is awarded to a sophomore or junior theatre major who demonstrates exceptional promise in the field of scenic, costume or lighting design and may be awarded twice to the same individual. Selection is made by the faculty of the Department of Theatre upon recommendation by the Department's Design/Technical Committee.
Awarded to a student majoring in Theatre. The recipient will have proven financial need and will be from a metropolitan New York area with a preference for a student from New York City.
Established in 1993 by alumnus William E. Baldwin '85 in memory of his father. This scholarship is awarded to a student in performing arts (Theatre). Recipient must have demonstrated financial need, have an academic record of merit with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and have demonstrated a commitment to community service or have been invloved with activities for the betterment of society.
Awarded to a full-time Harpur College junior or senior (status for upcoming year), with proven academic merit. The scholarship is based on intellectual talents and artistic talents.
Established to offset the cost of attendance to a summer program that will enrich the recipient's overall educational experience. Award given annually to Binghamton University student who plans to attend a summer program for improvisation and/or comedy. Preference given to a member of the Pappy Parker Players.
