Joe is excited for Portland Players' new 2014-2015 season, which kicks off with a production Les Miserables from September 26 to October 19. The Portland Players, a community theater in South Portland, is accepting scholarship applications from students who will be pursuing an education in the fine arts at the college level.  The scholarships are in memory of Joseph D. Thomas, a long-time director for The Portland Players. Application are due April 18, 2015.The scholarship will be based on the following criteria:

• Professional appearance
• Prepared, appropriate material
• Artistic presentation
• Voice/Expression
• Interview (Question and Answer)
• Timeliness of meeting deadline of submitting materials
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Performance resume
  • Audition materials
  • Essay

Applicants will be called in advance to set up an appointment for the audition.

Joe wishes luck to all the scholarship applicants, and hopes Les Mis is a great success!