We are committed to making quality live theatre accessible to our community and providing a space for anyone to perform, learn, and practice all aspects of theatrical arts.
LANCE ANDERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Lance Anderson Memorial Scholarship is a $1,000 award established in honor of the late Lance Anderson. Lance was the President of Lake Plains Players for over 10 years, and had a passion for education as well as theatre. He was always a vocal supporter of students and a leader in our Summer Theatre Program. He affected the lives and futures of countless young people who are now making their own contributions in the arts fields. Through this scholarship, may we continue to honor his legacy.
Application to apply for the Lance Anderson Memorial Scholarship has closed for 2025.
Lyla Wasilewski
Starpoint High School | Class of 2025
University at Buffalo | Theatre Arts/Arts Adnministration
Lyla is a Starpoint High School senior who plans to attend University at Buffalo in the fall for a Bachelor's of Theater Arts combined with Master's of Arts Administration. Lyla has served as a student director at Starpoint for the past two years and found it to be not only impactful, but has also learned a tremendous amount of leadership skills, among countless other things. Lyla hopes to help others by giving them access to the theater arts in the future
2024
Jason Anstey | Albion High School | Class of 2024
Roberts Wesleyan University | Music Education
2023
Crystalina Baumer | Royalton Hartland High School | Class of 2023
Nazareth University | Music Education
2022
Elizabeth Hopkins | Baker High School | Class of 2022
Slippery Rock University | BFA Acting
Leah Kania | Charles D'Amico High School | Class of 2022
Baldwin Wallace University | Vocal Performance
Paris Moffitt | Barker High School | Class of 2022
Niagara University | Theatre Arts & Performance
2021
Zachary Frank | Newfane High School | Class of 2021
SUNY Fredonia | Music Education
Rainna Frombgen | Newfane High School | Class of 2021
SUNY Buffalo State College | Music Education
Miranda Wolter | Royalton Hartland High School | Class of 2021
Belmont University | Music Education & Orchestra
2020
Anthony Chavers | Newfane High School | Class of 2020
Wagner College | Theatre Performance
2019
Nathaniel Grammatico | Albion High School | Class of 2019
SUNY Fredonia | Music Education & Jazz Studies
2018
Hailey Bader | Albion High School | Class of 2018
SUNY Brockport | BFA Dance
2017
Shannon Broda | Albion High School | Class of 2017
SUNY Fredonia | BFA Music
Evan Steier | Albion High School | Class of 2017
Nazareth College | Music Therapy
Natalie Allen | Lyndonville High School | Class of 2017
Nazareth College | Music Education & Choral Studies
2016
Zachary Schaffer | Albion High School | Class of 2016
SUNY Fredonia | Music