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Support Us

​​​Thank you for your interest in supporting The Theatre School!

Donations from alumni, friends, corporations and foundations fund scholarships and programs that support and enhance the mission of the school to provide the highest level of conservatory theatre training in the country to a diverse student body. Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Our students, faculty and staff are very grateful for your gift to the scholarship fund or specific programs of the school.​

Click the link below to make a gift now for The Theatre School:
Make a Donation Online to TTS


TTS Community Pantry​​​​

Nearly a quarter of undergraduate students are experiencing food insecurity.  To support the TTS Community Pantry Inspire campaign, please click here:  

Donate to the TTS Community Pantry
 

Annual Scholarship & Distinguished Alumni Awards

This annual fall event recognizes the donors and recipients of named scholarships for that academic year. Students are selected by the faculty for outstanding dedication to their work and field of study.  Donors are recognized for their ongoing commitment to our students and for making these scholarships possible.  This event also recognizes an alumnus of The Theatre School for their contributions to the entertainment profession and beyond.  

The 2025-2026 Scholarship Award event as on Friday, September 26, 2025 and honored alum Mia Fiorella (BFA Theatre Management '98). 

 

Wrights of Spring Awards & Prizes

Awards are presented at the Debutante Ball, a featured event at the annual Wrights of Spring playwrighting festival.

The Dean's Prize is funded through an endowed gift from generous donor Lawrence Bundschu and is a financial prize awarded to recognize a student who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to supporting the ensemble nature of The Theatre School community and culture, impacting the school beyond the scope of their specific discipline in the school. The 2026 winner was Peyton Owen (BFA Acting ‘26). Past winners include:

  • 2025 - James Doolittle (BFA Theatre Technology, '25)
  • 2024 - Grace Archer (BFA Theatre Arts '24)
  • 2023 - Dillon Ruzich (BFA Theatre Management '23)
  • 2022 - Jordan Kost (BFA Theatre Arts '22)
  • 2021 - Kidjie Boyer (BFA Acting '21)
  • 2020 - Emma Durbin (BFA Playwriting '20)
  • 2019 - Claudia Quesada (BFA Acting '19)

 

The Donald M. Ephraim Achievement Award is funded through an endowment gift from Donald M. Ephraim and is a financial prize awarded to recognize a student who has demonstrated exceptional leadership within The Theatre School community and an interest in shaping the entertainment industry through the work of their career. The 2026 winner was Georgerinna Farley (MFA Acting ‘26). Past winners include:

  • 2025 - Molly Sharfstein (BFA Theatre Arts '25)
  • 2024 - Zoé Soteres (BFA Acting '24)
  • 2023 - Lazarus Howell (BFA Comedy Arts '23)
  • 2022 - Aly Easton (MFA Acting '22)

 

The Theatre School Dramaturgy Prize is an annual award established through a gift by Lawrence Bundschu and recognizes a graduating dramaturg who has demonstrated exceptional talent and promise in the field of dramaturgy. The 2026 winner was Eva Strazek (BFA Dramaturgy/Criticism ’26). Past winners include:

  • 2025 - LeeAnne Nakamura (BFA Dramaturgy/Criticism '25)
  • 2024 - Camille Pugliese (BFA Dramaturgy/Criticism '24)

 

The Raven Playwriting Prize was originally called the Interrobang Award and included a residency at the theatre. With Interrobang's closure, we forged a new partnership with Raven Theatre artistic director Sara Slight to support this award. In addition to the cash award, the winner receives developmental support for their new play at Raven Theatre. The 2026 winner was Willa Colleary (BFA Playwriting ’26). Past winners include:

  • 2025 - Gracie Crone (BFA Playwriting '25)
  • 2024 - Jefferey Luke Baker (BFA Playwriting '24)
  • 2023 - Lila Engelhardt (BFA Playwriting '23)
  • 2022 - Grace Anne Lowry (BFA Playwriting '22)
  • 2021 - Camilla Dwyer (BFA Playwriting '21)
  • 2020 - Madie Doppelt (BFA Playwriting '20)
  • 2019 - Grace Grindell (BFA Theatre Arts '19)
  • 2018 - Lily Rushing (BFA Playwriting '18)

 

The Lawrence Bundschu and Warren Snoddy Endowed Playwriting Prize includes a cash award and provides developmental support for the winner’s new play at Shattered Globe Theatre. A two-person panel reads the proposals and meets in early May to select the winner. This year’s panel included TTS alum and playwright Ike Holter and playwright and screenwriter Zayd Ayer Dohrn. The 2026 winner was Ivy McPherson (BFA Playwriting ’26). Past winners include:

  • 2026 - Perse Grammer (BFA Playwriting '25)
  • 2024 - Ethan Venzon (BFA Playwriting '25)
  • 2023 - Helaina Michele (Coggs) (BFA Playwriting '23)
  • 2022 - Morris McLennan (BFA Playwriting '22)
  • 2021 - Megan Lucas (BFA Playwriting '21)
  • 2020 - Matthew Carpenter (BFA Playwriting '20)
  • 2019 - Madison Grubbs (Fargo) (BFA Playwriting '19)
  • 2018 - Chloë Orlando (BFA Playwriting '18)
  • 2017 - Drew Beyer (BFA Playwriting '17)
  • 2016 - Caroline Macon Fleischer (BFA Playwriting '16) 

Donor Spotlight

Tammy Meyer - Donor and MST 1990
Tammy Meyer (MST 1990)

Tammy Meyer (MST '90) shares her perspective on supporting student scholarships:

“I thought, this is a school that cares about making sure students aren’t spending hundreds of thousands of dollars and walking out saying that they can’t afford to be an artist because they need to pay back student loans,” says Meyer.  “That’s a game-changer, just to be able to follow your heart.” 


Learn More

The Office of Advancement may be reached at giving.depaul.edu. This site contains information about all aspects of giving to the University and The Theatre School. This site will also direct you to a secure link, where you can make your gift and designate it for the program or funding initiative of your choice.