Mayor Richard Berry to Present Second Annual Youth Theatre Scholarships 6/16

Albuquerque Theatre Guild proudly announces the winners of its 2010-11 Youth Theatre Scholarships. This program, now in its second year, helps children and youth learn about live theatre by providing scholarships for them to participate in extra-curricular theatre-education programs offered by Albuquerque Theatre Guild member organizations. Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry will present the awards to the six recipients at a press conference on Wednesday, June 16 at 3 p.m. in the Mayor's Conference Room, 11th floor, 1 Civic Plaza.

"We're delighted that these young people will have the opportunity to learn more about the art and craft of live theatre," says Hugh Witemeyer, President of the Albuquerque Theatre Guild. "They are the future of acting and stage craft in Albuquerque and we're pleased to be able to support them with our second year of scholarships."

Each scholarship is valued at $100 and must be used between June 1, 2010 and May 31, 2011. Current or prior enrollment in theatre-education programs is not required.

• Matthew Coulombe of Tijeras, age 15, intends to use his scholarship at The Box Performance Space. Matthew's parents are Anne and Matthew Coulombe of Tijeras.
• Julia Flores, daughter of Melissa and Ralph Flores, is nine years old. She lives in Rio Rancho and will use her scholarship at The Growing Stage.
• Ten-year-old Jett Mosqueda of Albuquerque is the son of Jennifer Sotelo. Jett will use his scholarship at New Mexico Young Actors.
• Jonathan Mouchet of Albuquerque, age 14, is the son of Marc and Jeanne Mouchet. He will use his scholarship at New Mexico Young Actors.
• Kaia Renee Nunley, daughter of Brianne Bigej, is eight. She lives in Albuquerque and intends to use her scholarship with Theatre-in-the-Making.
• Kalei Valdez of Los Lunas, age 10, will also use her scholarship at New Mexico Young Actors. Kalei is the daughter of Curtis Lucero and Jennifer Valdez-Lucero.

About Albuquerque Theatre Guild

The Albuquerque Theatre Guild is a 501(c)(3), non-profit umbrella organization dedicated to making the Albuquerque area's rich live-theater scene better known to both residents and visitors alike. More theatrical performances take place every weekend here in Albuquerque than in any other U.S. city of its size. Our mission is to promote public awareness of theater in the greater Albuquerque area, to encourage the growth of theater audiences, to foster cooperation and collaboration among the member organizations, and to facilitate and assist the work of individual members involved in all aspects of theatrical production.

Visit www.abqtheatre.org.

 

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