SCHOLARSHIPS
The Island Players Board of Directors 2023 - 2024 Scholarship
The Island Players has awarded $2,000 scholarships to four Manatee Country students. Congratulations to:
Ellison Ashlock - Manatee School for the Arts.
Lily Edwards – Manatee High School
Marissa Woelfel -Parrish Community High School
Henry Zheng – Manatee High School
The recipients all have qualified for scholarships based on their academic success, proven talent in their chosen medium and desire to further their education in the Arts.
Island Players is proud to support these talented young people.
Ellison Ashlock – Manatee School for the Arts
Ellison will be attending the University of Central Florida, with a major in Theatre. Her enthusiasm for musical theatre in addition to her many volunteer activities including MSA Chamber Choir, Manawich Improv, and, Jazz Vocal Ensemble along with extensive community service shows her drive and determination to achieve her future goals.
Lily Edwards- Manatee High School.
Flagler College will be Lily’s next step as she pursues her dream of becoming a Broadway performer in Musical Theatre. Her passion for the performing arts is what drives her motivation. Her perseverance in overcoming past challenges and her confidence will propel her into the future.
Marrisa Woelfel –Parrish Community High School
“Mars” is a trained and skilled vocalist, winning numerous awards including being a Top 10 Finalist in solo musical at the 2022-23 District 9 Florida Thespians Thespies. Her future plans include continuing her education, at one of the three universities where she has been accepted.
Henry Zing – Manatee High School
Florida State University’s Class of 2028! Henry is seeking a career in Music Education. His professional goal is to have an inclusive community that helps students grow and develop the skills they need to become successful musicians. He experiencing first-hand the sense of community and supportive value of being a member of choirs which performed in Carnegie Hall, as well as at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT, plus a member of the Manasota Honor Choir. A dedicated volunteer at Palma Sola Botanical Park, Henry brings well-rounded interests into his future.