NBC Universal and The PIT present the Diversity Scholarship
Finalist Performance Showcase on Monday, September 21 at 8pm

The 10 Finalists for the Second Annual NBC Universal/The PIT Diversity Scholarship are:

Sunilda Caraballo
Brandy Crawford
Scout Durwood
Anney Fresh
Robert King
Miss Mie-Mie
Jameeleh Shelo
Nicky Sunshine
Migina Tsai
Sarah Grace Welbourn

We would like to extent our thanks to all that applied for the scholarship this year. We received a record number of applications and the talent was extraordinary!

Please join us on Monday, September 21 at 8pm here at The PIT to see the 10 finalists perform their original comedic material. The three scholarships will be awarded that evening, and the show is FREE!

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NBC and The PIT Partner Up for Second Annual Diversity Scholarship! (submissions now closed)

NBC and The PIT will offer three full-ride scholarships to students with strong performance skills to study the craft of improvisation at The PIT. NBC will sponsor one student, and The PIT will sponsor two students for the entire year-long program, from Level 1 through Level 5. Each level is 8 weeks long and is offered several times per week.

A live “Finalists Showcase” will be scheduled in the fall at The PIT. The three 2009/2010 Diversity Scholars will be selected by both The PIT and NBC executives based on their performances at the end of the showcase.
Scholarship recipients should be located in or around New York City. Recipients will be responsible for their own transportation costs to and from New York City for classes, and are expected to attend each class regularly.

*more than 2 absences from a level could mean revocation of the scholarship.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

All performers, particularly talented women and people of color, with a strong desire to study improv.

SUBMISSION WINDOW OPENS: May 15, 2009 SUBMISSION WINDOW CLOSES: August 31, 2009 at 5pm EST

The Diversity Scholarship Finalist Showcase will be Monday, September 21 at 8pm at The PIT

HOW DO YOU APPLY?

Along with your contact information, please submit the following:

1. A 5-minute DVD showing us who you are. Please tell us why you are a good candidate for the program, a description of your diverse background, and who your comedic role models are and why. The DVD should also include a short performance of a sketch, character monologue or comedic bit that you have written. You may use other performers in your DVD if needed. Be creative!

2. A performance resumé (if applicable) or a list of your performance or comedy background.

DVD DATA (please address the following questions in your 5-minute DVD presentation, along with the performance of your written material.)

- Why do you think you are a good candidate for this scholarship?

- What was your favorite performance experience and why?

- Name the performer who most inspires you. Why?

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(include your contact information: Name, Address, Email Address, and Phone Number)

Please MAIL all application materials (email submissions will NOT be accepted) to the following address: Katie Goan, Managing Director The Peoples Improv Theater (The PIT) 154 W. 29th Street, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10001 (212) 563-7488 info@thepit-nyc.com www.thepit-nyc.com