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District 65 proudly shares the announcement from the American Alliance for Theatre and Education (AATE) about the Betsy Quinn Scholarship established to support conference attendance for members of quality youth programs, particularly those involving underserved populations.
This award was created in celebration of Betsy Quinn’s leadership and dedication to the American Alliance for Theatre and Education. According to the AATE press release, “Betsy’s tenure as President and indeed her ongoing, dynamic career has been marked by her devotion to young people in the arts, with a particular ability to celebrate diversity and inclusion in everything she does. Whether teaching creative drama, whether directing a cast of over 200 young performers herself, whether crafting policy or standards for our national organizations, or whether directing a production of college students and children at the university level – multiculturalism, artistry and inclusion have always been hallmarks of her ground breaking work.”
Qualifying applicants must be part of a college/university theatre program or youth program with a proven track record of high quality theatre arts works of national significance. Nominees must represent or provide benefit for an under-served community and have a sponsoring educator or director who can accompany the group to the annual conference.~ Last year’s award recipient was Crawling with Monsters from the University of Texas-Pan American. Their compelling story was one designed to ignite action for positive to change to the violence and intimidation in this U.S./Mexico border community.~
Ms. Quinn is the Drama teacher and Arts Department Chair at Haven Middle School and School District 65’s Drama Department Chair. She is also an adjunct faculty member in Northwestern University’s Department of Theatre.~ She began her teaching career with District 65 in 1987, and is well loved for her passion for the arts and young people.
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