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Dana Helfrich Scholarship
 Dana Helfrich came to Florida Studio Theatre in 1984 as an acting intern. Over the next fifteen years he found a home at FST where he could learn and grow as an artist and as a person. As an actor and teaching artist in FST's Education Department he became a tremendous influence on the lives of hundreds of children and their families. As a member of the Florida Studio Theatre Company, he has left an indelible mark on all of our hearts and souls.
On September 23, 1999, Dana passed away after a year long battle with cancer. His passing saddened everyone that knew him, worked with him and grew with him over the years. In honor of Dana, Florida Studio Theatre has established the Dana Helfrich Education Fund. This fund will enable under-privileged children the opportunity to participate in the Education Programs that Dana loved and that influenced so much of his life.
Dana wrote some final words just days before he died.
"I believe that every child
deserves the opportunity to grow, and learn, imagine,
play and express themselves
creatively in a place where
they are accepted for who
they are right now.
I know now what I always
thought was true, is true.
Life is all about love.
Love of what you do.
Love of those around you.
Love of who you are.
The moment to seize is
right now.
Revel."
Dana Helfrich Scholarship Recipients:
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2000
Porter Lee Anderson III
-- 2001
Cole Messina Caruso
-- 2002
Kate Comer
-- 2003
Jordan Fuchs
-- 2004 Aneysia Bonner
-- 2005 Alexa Hansard -- 2006 Tara Caruso -- 2007 Alana Palau |
Contributions can be made to the Dana Helfrich Education Fund in care of Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 North Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34236-5602.
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