The Tower Theatre Foundation and Marianne Watson established the Doug Watson Scholarship for Performing Arts in memory of the Tower Theatre Foundation’s longtime member, sponsor, volunteer and Board Chair. Doug was a true advocate for the arts, especially the Tower’s LessonPLAN education programs, and reveled in seeing an audience of enthusiastic school kids react to live performances.
In honor of Doug Watson’s legacy and commitment to performing arts, the scholarship will empower students across Central Oregon to pursue their creative passions. The Tower Theatre Foundation will award at least $4,000 to high school seniors from Central Oregon who plan to study a performing arts discipline in college, such as film, music, dance, or theatre.
“We encourage graduating seniors who will move forward with their college education with an art focus to apply for a scholarship,” said Dani Wyeth, Director of Education for the Tower Theatre Foundation. Applications are available on the Tower’s website at towertheatre.org beginning March 5, with the deadline to apply by April 8. The selection committee consists of Tower staff, board members and community volunteers who will review applications. Award recipients will be notified on May 6.
“We are so grateful to the Watson family and the additional support from the community. This would not be possible without them,” adds Wyeth.
More information about LessonPLAN education programs and the Doug Watson Scholarship Program is available at towertheatre.org.
About Tower Theatre Foundation:
The historic 460-seat Tower Theatre is owned and operated by the nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation. Our mission is to be Central Oregon’s leading performing arts organization, providing cultural and educational programs that make essential contributions to the region’s lifestyle and strength of community.
