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Las Casas Scholarship Program application deadline is January 27

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2017 Joci Awards Finalists with Joci and Charline. Photo: Las Casas Foundation, used with permission. 

Las Casas Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2019 Performing Arts Scholarship Program through Sunday January 27. Applications are available online. (Las Casas Foundation, 2019)

Now in its 11th year, this annual education scholarship program culminates at the Joci Awards, a one-night showcase of 25 talented performing arts students in San Antonio and the surrounding area. The program is open to students in grades 9-12 and includes five categories: Vocal, Acting, Dance, Best Lead Actor in a Musical and Best Lead Actress in a Musical. This year, Las Casas will award its one-millionth dollar, maintaining its designation as the largest scholarship funding source of its kind in the United States.

Las Casas will recognize the top three outstanding high school productions at the annual Joci Awards, which is open to the public and scheduled for Sunday April 14, 2019 at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre. Each production will be awarded a $500 stipend to support its theatre program and a special trophy to be displayed in the school’s award case. A teacher or director from the top production will also receive the chance to attend the National High School Musical Theatre Awards in New York City.

In affiliation with the Joci Awards production team, Las Casas Foundation will select three Production Assistants for the 2019 Joci Awards. This opportunity is open to students in grades 9-12 and each Production Assistant will receive a $1,000 scholarship. A separate application for the Joci Awards Production Assistant internship is available online.

Las Casas Foundation is dedicated to the development of the performing arts through education and scholarships, as well as the restoration and preservation of historic theatres. Las Casas Foundation offers a variety of educational initiatives to nurture and grow the performing arts, including an annual scholarship program, awarding more than $100,000 in scholarship funds each year, as well as additional educational and training opportunities.

Last Call to register for Camp Broadway

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Camp Broadway takes place from July 30 through August 3. Photo: Las Casas Foundation, used with permission.

Camp Broadway, in partnership with Las Casas Foundation is the only dramatic camp in San Antonio that immerses young aspiring artists in a week of theatrical training, rehearsals and fun with professional actors from Los Angeles and New York. Broadway’s original summer camp will shine its spotlight at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre from Monday July 30 through Friday August 3. This is a last call for young aspiring artists to register for Camp Broadway. (Las Casas Foundation, 2018)

Camp Broadway is a five-day summer camp open to all skill levels and held daily from 9a.m. to 5p.m. and designed to immerse children ages 10 to 17 in an authentic Broadway rehearsal process. No previous theatre experience is necessary to enroll in the camp.  After a week of training, the program ends in a special on-stage performance for family and friends with professional actors at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre.

For $600, Camp Broadway enables theatre-loving children to develop their confidence, character and presentation skills through ensemble performance.  The week-long program includes:

  • Five days of instruction in singing, acting and dancing by trained Broadway professionals
  • Master classes with Broadway artists
  • Q&A sessions with industry professionals
  • Backstage seminar with a production crew
  • Official Camp Broadway T-shirts
  • Official Cast of Characters headshot
  • Healthy lunches, snacks and water
  • Complimentary admission to the Family Finale

Registration for this can’t-miss camp is available online. Camp Broadway San Antonio features a sibling discount for families with multiple children who want to enjoy a turn in the spotlight. A special discount for military families is also available.

Charline McCombs Empire Theatre
226 N. Saint Mary’s St.
San Antonio, TX  78205
(210) 226-5700