The Andrea Croskery Scholarship

Smiles and Frowns Playhouse is pleased to honor the legacy of past Artistic Director Andrea Croskery by offering an annual scholarship, to be used in the first year of a student’s higher education. An applicant must be a high school senior, have been involved in at least three Smiles and Frowns Playhouse productions as a member of the cast or crew, and submit the following by mail:

  • Completed Application Form.
  • Letter of Recommendation, which may not be from family members, current members of the Smiles and Frowns Playhouse Board of Directors, the current artistic director, or Andrea Croskery.
  • Copy of High School Transcript.
  • Essay (250 words minimum) focused on what the applicant’s experience with Smiles and Frowns Playhouse taught and how those experiences will benefit their future

Selected applicants may be interviewed by the selection committee before a winner is announced.

Applications should be sent to PO Box 429 Ayden, NC 28513 between December 1 and January 30, and will not be accepted outside of this date range.