THE THOMAS BARBOUR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS PROGRAM
The Thomas Barbour Scholarships Program
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The Episcopal Actors' Guild's Scholarships Program was established in 1968 to recognize excellence in those studying the performing arts. In 2004, the program was named in honor of EAG member, benefactor and actor Mr. Thomas Barbour.
Currently, EAG awards six annual scholarships. Five of these are given to students at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. The sixth, The George C. Scott Memorial Scholarship, is presented to a student studying Theatre Arts at the University of Missouri. Additionally, The Claire Strakosch Scholarship, currently endowed by the Margaret G. Plumb Irrevocable Trust, is given periodically to students in theatre programs. |
Jennifer Fouché, AADA Scholarship Recipient
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Congratulations to our 2019 Scholarship Winners from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts:
Paulina Lalanne, Gabriela Malan, Coral Mizrachi, Chloe Noble, and Gabrielle Scott.
Due to the pandemic, AADA scholarships were not awarded in 2020 or 2021. EAG is in touch with faculty and administrators AADA as they determine the best way to move forward post-COVID. When they do select recipients for our scholarships, we are ready to make these awards recognizing excellence in those studying the performing arts.
Congratulations to the 2021 Winner of The George C.Scott Memorial Scholarship: Joel Rodriguez.
Secure donations can be made to any of these scholarships by clicking here or by calling 212-685-2927.
Paulina Lalanne, Gabriela Malan, Coral Mizrachi, Chloe Noble, and Gabrielle Scott.
Due to the pandemic, AADA scholarships were not awarded in 2020 or 2021. EAG is in touch with faculty and administrators AADA as they determine the best way to move forward post-COVID. When they do select recipients for our scholarships, we are ready to make these awards recognizing excellence in those studying the performing arts.
Congratulations to the 2021 Winner of The George C.Scott Memorial Scholarship: Joel Rodriguez.
Secure donations can be made to any of these scholarships by clicking here or by calling 212-685-2927.
The Thomas Barbour Playwrights Award
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The Barbour Award was created in 2007 to celebrate new work for the theatre. Each year, EAG partners with a local theatre company, collective, or playwriting program to present staged readings of three new plays, with one writer being awarded a prize of $500.
EAG's partner for the 14th Annual Thomas Barbour Playwrights Award was Leviathan Lab. After three virtual staged readings of three new plays by innovative emerging AAPI playwrights, the judges selected Garrett David Kim’s Are You There Truman? as our 2021 winner. On behalf of the staff and board of Leviathan Lab, we were honored to partner with EAG for the Barbour Award. EAG's partnership helped us further Leviathan's mission to advance Asian and Asian American voices in theatre and film to new audiences. The plays of all three playwrights in the series, including Cherry Lou Sy and Gaven Trinidad along with Garrett, examined the toll racism, sexism, and colonialism exacts on the hearts, minds, and bodies of Asians, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States and the world. |
Past Barbour Playwrights Award Winners:
2008 - Jack Frankel, Human Voices (Polaris North) 2009 - Alisha Silver, Golden (Hunter College) 2010 - (tie) Lynn Rosen, Apple Cove, and Laura Eason, 40 Days (Women’s Project) 2011 - Ian August, Donna Orbits the Moon (NJ Rep) 2012 - Aaron Jafferis, How to Break (HERE) 2013 - Bill Cosgriff, Rio Rita (ARTC) 2014 - Mark Karafin, Man in the Moon (Oberon Theatre Ensemble) 2015 - Dara O’Brien, Early Sunday Morning (Resonance Ensemble) 2016 - Perry Guzzi, Across the Way (HB Studios) 2017 - Andrea J. Fulton, A Punk or A Gentleman (Theater for a New City) 2018 - Alexis Roblan, The Andrew Play (New Perspectives Theatre Company) 2019 - Reynaldo Piniella, Black Doves (Quick Silver Theater Company) 2020 - the award was split between all three finalists (Leviathan Lab) 2021 - Garrett David Kim, Are You There Truman? (Leviathan Lab) |
If you represent a local theatre company that fosters new work or a playwriting program/collective and you are interesting in the possibility of partnering with EAG for The Barbour Award, please contact EAG's Assistant Director Rebecca Lovett (rebecca@actorsguild.org). At this time, we cannot partner with individual playwrights or accept direct submissions of plays for consideration for The Barbour Award.
The Barbour Award was established and endowed by Janet Barbour Carhart, Alison Barbour Fox, and from a portion of the gift left to EAG by Mr. Thomas Barbour’s estate.
The Barbour Award was established and endowed by Janet Barbour Carhart, Alison Barbour Fox, and from a portion of the gift left to EAG by Mr. Thomas Barbour’s estate.
Open Stage Grant
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EAG takes pride in our ongoing effort to find new ways to support New York’s performing arts community. Understanding how challenging it is for emerging theatre companies to find affordable space for creating work, we are proud to offer the Open Stage Grant.
Through this program, an active and emerging theatre company is chosen to receive six weeks (eight hours per week) of free time in our historic theatre space. With this time, the recipient will be able to rehearse and present a work of their choosing. The grant will end with 4-8 performances, all of which will be ticketed and open to the public, with proceeds being split evenly between the grant recipient and the charitable programs of EAG. |
Past Open Stage Recipients
Winter 2017 - Project Y Theatre Company, Landmarks & TRANSformations Winter 2018 - Athena Theatre Company, Tragic Greek Sitcom Summer 2018 - Quick Silver Theater Company, Albino Deer Winter 2019 - Theater in Asylum, Totally Wholesome Foods Summer 2019 - Ripple Effect Artists, 2071: The World We'll Leave Our Grandchildren Winter 2020 - Resolve Productions, Marrow COMING SOON! Winter 2022 - Katharine Petit Creative, Untitled Girl Narrative |
Check back in February 2022 for instructions on applying for our Summer 2022 and Winter 2023 Open Stage Grants.
Scholarships & Awards ELIGIBILITY
Our scholarships are decided by the faculty of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and the University of Missouri. If you are a student enrolled in one of these schools, please contact the administrative offices for further information.
If your theatre company would like to be considered as a partner in a future Barbour Playwrights Award or Open Stage Grant, contact Rebecca Lovett at 212-685-2927 or rebecca@actorsguild.org.
If your theatre company would like to be considered as a partner in a future Barbour Playwrights Award or Open Stage Grant, contact Rebecca Lovett at 212-685-2927 or rebecca@actorsguild.org.
The Episcopal Actors' Guild of America, Inc. - 1 East 29th Street - New York, NY 10016 - (212) 685-2927
The Episcopal Actors' Guild (est. 1923) provides emergency aid and support to professional performers of all faiths and none who are undergoing financial crisis. We are also dedicated to helping emerging artists advance their careers through scholarships, awards, and performance opportunities. The Episcopal Actors' Guild is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization. All services are strictly confidential. Review our Privacy Policy.
photography by Ahron R. Foster
The Episcopal Actors' Guild (est. 1923) provides emergency aid and support to professional performers of all faiths and none who are undergoing financial crisis. We are also dedicated to helping emerging artists advance their careers through scholarships, awards, and performance opportunities. The Episcopal Actors' Guild is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization. All services are strictly confidential. Review our Privacy Policy.
photography by Ahron R. Foster
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