2008 Leighton M. Ballew Directing Award presented to Sam Sparks (2 Consecutive Years)

 

Rules: The amount of the award is $3,300, awarded to an undergraduate student who has been accepted into a graduate program in directing.

1. In order to apply for the Leighton M. Ballew Directing Award, the applicant must:
   a. have completed their undergraduate work at an accredited institution within the SETC region no later than August, 2008; and
   b. be entering graduate school in any region for the first time or be currently enrolled in a graduate directing program in a college or university in any region.
2. Applications are due no later than January 15, 2008.
3. In order to receive the Leighton Ballew Directing Award, the winner must: a) enter a fully accredited graduate school or conservatory as a full-time MFA or PhD candidate; and b) be duly enrolled during the summer or fall term following the convention at which the award is announced or be currently enrolled as a full-time graduate student.
4. Up to three candidates may be selected based on their replies and recommendations as candidates for the award. These candidates will be notified by prior to the convention.
5. The selected candidates must be present at the SETC Spring Convention for an interview with the committee. The interview is the final step in selecting the winner of the award.
6. The winner of the Leighton M. Ballew Directing Award will be announced and presented at the Awards Banquet held Saturday evening of the SETC Spring Convention. The recipient should be present at the banquet.
7. Upon suitable notification (i.e. class schedule, proof of registration, enrollment notification from the school Registration Office) to the SETC Executive Director that the candidate is enrolled in an accredited program as specified above, a check will be sent to the recipient of the award. This process usually extends into July.
8. The following information should be provided by all applicants:
   a. Personal letter outlining plans and objectives for graduate work or internship.
   b. A complete resume, including work in stage management or play direction.
   c. Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references who have agreed, at the request of the award committee, to write letters recommending the applicant.
   d. Complete transcripts - undergraduate and graduate.
   e. Letter of acceptance by an accredited graduate program in directing. (If available.)

The application deadline of January 15, 2008 has now passed.

For more information, please contact:
   Marc Powers
   University of South Florida
   School of Theatre and Dance
   4202 E. Fowler Ave., TAR 230
   Tampa, FL 33620
   mpowers@arts.usf.edu