
Duckie DeMere Scholarships
Hawthorne Players is one of the oldest community theatre companies in the St. Louis area. It produces three plays each year at the Florissant Civic Center Theatre. In addition to its theatrical productions, Hawthorne actively promotes the performing arts in the community, especially in schools. A key component of this effort is a scholarship program.
Duckie DeMere Scholarships, named after the late veteran Hawthorne actress and director, have been presented annually since 1992. Over one hundred students have received grants totaling more than $65,000.
Interested students should email a single PDF document to hawthorneplayers@att.net that includes:
1) Name, mailing address and email address, phone, and high school attending
2) Information on the student's involvement in the performing arts both at school and in the community. (List productions, roles, crews, etc.)
3) A 250-word essay on the importance of the performing arts in community life
4) College plans
Ask ONE high school theatre, music or other performing arts teacher to email a recommendation by March 15, 2023 to hawthorneplayers@att.net
FOR MORE INFORMATION send an email to hawthorneplayers@att.net
2022 Scholarship Recipients
Lana Anne Berry
Pattonville High School




Emma Klasing
Incarnate Word Academy
Connor Lorino
Pattonville High School
Meredith Stroud
Pattonville High School
SScholarships will be awarded to North St. Louis County students involved in music, theatre or dance
Application deadline: March 15, 2023
No late applications will be considered!