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In addition to assistance
provided through the MU Office
of Financial Aid, the department awards several scholarships
based on talent, academic achievement and involvement in the theatre
program. Although you may apply for and receive scholarships
from the University of Missouri-Columbia, the Department of Theatre
does not usually offer scholarships to incoming freshmen. In cases
of demonstrated talent, along with recommendations from high school
teachers, special cases may be considered. The following scholarships
will be awarded yearly to current students who have been active
in the department and who have met specific requirements of the
individual scholarships. Any of these scholarships may be awarded
to one student, split among several students, or one student may
receive multiple scholarships. The award amounts can range from
$200 to $1,000 per scholarship.
Donovan and Peggy Rhynsburger Scholarship
Awarded to theatre majors with a 2.5 grade point average after
75 semester hours and significant contribution to the department
through extensive involvement in performance, technical theatre
and service.
Terry Perkins Scholarship for Comedic
Actresses
Awarded to women theatre majors with a GPA of 2.5 and
significant contributions to the department through participation
in theatrical productions.
Terry Perkins (AB, 1980) entered the University
of Missouri-Columbia in 1977 and developed into one of the theatre
department's funniest performers. She appeared in many department
productions, including the 1981 Summer Repertory Theatre. She
accepted a graduate assistantship at Mankato State University
where she completed her MFA in acting. Terry was a professional
actress in Minneapolis where she died from breast cancer in
1996. This scholarship was established by her family, friends
and the MU Department of Theatre.
Sol Feinstone Scholarship
Awarded to theatre majors with a 2.5 grade point average
and significant contribution and service to the University through
intensive involvement in acting or technical theater.
John-Ross Berneche Scholarship
Awarded to theatre performance majors with a grade point average
of 2.5.
Tom Berenger Acting Scholarship
Awarded to theatre majors with a 2.6 grade point average
after 75 semester hours and extensive involvement as an actor
in the production program.
James M. Miller Musical Theatre Endowment
Provides unrestricted support to the Department of Theatre,
which may include scholarships for student performers in musical
theatre.
Curators Scholarships in Theatre
Undergraduates are recommended by faculty members in
the theatre department on the basis of scholastic excellence,
financial need and forensic ability as demonstrated through participation
in high-school or University activities.
George C. Scott Memorial Scholarship
presented by the Episcopal Actors Guild of America
Sponsored by the Episcopal Actors Guild, the George C.
Scott Memorial Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student
majoring in theatre performance with an interest either in acting
or directing. Based on both talent and commitment to the theatre
program, the award goes to a student with a cumulative 2.6 GPA
or higher. In addition, the scholarship will be awarded to a different
student every year.
For an application or more information, please
write or call:
Department of Theatre
University of Missouri-Columbia
129 Fine Arts Building
Columbia, MO 65211
Voice (573) 882-2021
FAX (573) 884-4034
The Department of Theatre
supports about 13 graduate students on half-time assistantships
paying about $9000 for nine months. Holders of half-time
graduate teaching or research assistantships are eligible for a
full tuition waver.
Theatre graduate students
are eligible to compete for graduate fellowships, which pay a stipend
either in addition to a graduate assistantship or in lieu of one.
The Graduate
School also sponsors Gus T. Ridgel Fellowships. This program
is intended to increase the number of underrepresented minority
Americans (African Americans, Hispanic Americans and American Indians/Alaskan
Native Americans) enrolled in and successfully completing graduate
programs. The Office of Fellowships and Graduate Student Affairs
also offers special merit and minority fellowships.
Theatre Department doctoral students may be
assigned to:
Theatre 1100: Theatre in Society. Classroom
set-up, grading tests and essays, and miscellaneous tasks for a
large lecture class meeting twice weekly. A second year graduate
assistant may be assigned the responsibility of leading this class.
Theatre 1320: Principles of Technical Theatre.
Teach basic stagecraft and assist Technical Director.
Theatre 1360: Stage Make-up. Teach basic
techniques of application. Theatre 1400: Acting for the Non-Major.
Teach introductory level acting fundamentals.
Theatre 1420: Stage Movement for the Actor.
Teach basic movement techniques (requires instructor with specific
prior training).
Theatre 1800: Principles of Script Analysis.
Assist the instructor in grading themes and exams and other responsibilities.
Theatre 2920: Teach basic principles of
playwriting.
Costume Assistant: Teach Theatre 20 sections
assigned to costume area. Construct costumes for University Theatre
Production.
Ticket Office Manager: Serve the public,
schedule and train student personnel, and prepare financial statements.
Please examine these brief descriptions and inform
us which of the tasks you feel best qualified to carry out; try
to explain why youÕre qualified. Cite formal training and work experience;
also indicate which jobs youÕd most like to do even though you may
not feel qualified. Your prompt response will enable us to complete
our analysis of your application. Please note that the policy of
the Theatre Department is to rotate graduate assistants through
most of the positions above, meaning you may not be assigned your
first choice when you enter the program. This rotation is designed
to build your resume.
After admission to our program, qualified graduate
students in theatre may also apply for teaching assistantships in
the Department of Communication and the Department of English. If
you wish to be considered by those departments, Please request further
information from the Department of Theatre.
Applications for assistantships
and other fellowships are made directly to the department. For information
write or call:
Department of Theatre
University of Missouri-Columbia
129 Fine Arts Building
Columbia, MO 65211
Voice (573) 882-2021
FAX (573) 884-4034
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