Welcome to KCACTF Region 5 Irene Ryan Scholarship Auditions for Festival 53!
The Irene Ryan Acting Scholarships provide recognition, honor, and financial assistance to outstanding student performers wishing to pursue further education. The Irene Ryan Foundation awards eight regional scholarships and one national scholarship annually. Eight of the awards consist of a $500 scholarship for each regional representative. Students and coaches are encouraged to consult their regional chair or regional Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Auditions Coordinator for information on other regional awards. The Irene Ryan Acting Scholarships are, indeed, scholarships; so the Foundation disburses the award through a school designated by the winner, to pay tuition and fees for further education, not necessarily limited to theatre arts.
Congratulations to the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Finalists!
Idman Adan Normandale Community College
Alex Duus Southwest Minnesota State University
Lacy Goettling University of Central Missouri
Deryck Hak University of Minnesota Duluth
Christopher Hoffmann University of Minnesota Duluth
Emily Layt University of Central Missouri
Karisa Meier Northwestern College
Brittaney Nicholson University of Missouri Columbia
Daryn Nowlin Graceland University
Peyton Reese St. Ambrose University
Joshua Row University of Northwestern, St. Paul
Christina Short Northwest Missouri State University
Jonah Smith University of Northwestern, St. Paul
Elizabeth Anne Stucker South Dakota State University
Sierra Tumbleson Northwestern College
Abigail Turner South Dakota State University
Alex Duus Southwest Minnesota State University
Lacy Goettling University of Central Missouri
Deryck Hak University of Minnesota Duluth
Christopher Hoffmann University of Minnesota Duluth
Emily Layt University of Central Missouri
Karisa Meier Northwestern College
Brittaney Nicholson University of Missouri Columbia
Daryn Nowlin Graceland University
Peyton Reese St. Ambrose University
Joshua Row University of Northwestern, St. Paul
Christina Short Northwest Missouri State University
Jonah Smith University of Northwestern, St. Paul
Elizabeth Anne Stucker South Dakota State University
Sierra Tumbleson Northwestern College
Abigail Turner South Dakota State University
Final Round
- All final round submissions are due January 19, 2021 by 5:00 PM
- Submit one video (see Guidelines for Video Submissions) of your two contrasting monologues. The entire package can be no longer than 4 minutes total and should include a slate with your name and pieces, the slate will not be counted toward your 4 minute time limit.
- Rules regarding royalties and permissions still apply, as in all previous years.
- All final round participants will receive a response live via Zoom the day after the finals are streamed.
- Awards will be announced at the Festival Recognition Ceremony.
Guidelines for Video Submissions
- Record your video in landscape mode (not portrait).
- Position the camera at eye-level.
- Center yourself in the frame and make sure your body is visible from the top of your head to your waist.
- Make sure you are well-lit and your face is clearly visible.
- Make sure your audio is clear and audible.
- Include your slate/introduction at the start of your video, as you would for an in-person audition. This will not count toward the time limit of your piece, following the usual Irene Ryans rules.
- Do not edit the video to include anything additional, such as a title card.
- Please upload your video to a streaming service such as YouTube and make sure that the permissions are set to unlisted (others with the link can view the video), not private (only you can view the video).
Additional Information
Be sure to check the Tips and Suggestions for information about obtaining performance rights.
Make sure you have all of your materials ready before entering the Irene Ryan Scholarship Auditions. Check that you have performance rights for the material that you are using, and that you have uploaded your video to a streaming service such as YouTube before proceeding.
During this difficult time, we understand that some of you may be experiencing accessibility issues due to COVID-19 circumstances. If you are having difficulty putting together your submission materials, please contact Emily Cherry ryans@kcactf5.org
For questions about rights, please contact Dan Miller rights@kcactf5.org
