The GTS Bursary Fund began in 2016 with the generous support of the
Evenko Foundation,
which enabled us to provide financial support to children from lower
economic and marginalized backgrounds to participate in Geordie Theatre
School. Since that initial year, GTS has made the commitment to raise
money each session in order to provide partial or full bursaries, and so
far have welcomed 42 kids have benefited from the program. By
establishing a bursary program, Geordie Theatre School was able to offer
the GTS Experience to even more youth across the Greater Montreal Area
regardless of their financial circumstances. The GTS Bursary Fund offers
scholarships to benefit youth from lower economic backgrounds and
allows them the opportunity to engage in the performing arts with
professional artists. The GTS Bursary allows even more youth to increase
their Confidence, Creativity and Craft through a dynamic introduction
to theatre.
- parent of a 6 year old bursary recipient
"I’m almost 13 and this is my first year at Geordie Theatre School.
It’s fun, awesome and allows me to be as creative as I can be. The
scholarship they gave us was extremely helpful and my family and I
really appreciate it. GTS is an amazing experience and I enjoy it very
much." - 13 year old bursary recipient
"I am so grateful to have the opportunity to be an actor and I would
really wish that many other kids can also participate in this theater
class and share the joy with me. I enjoy Geordie Theatre School because
they have great activities, great games and good teachers. So, thank you
Geordie Theatre School." - 9 year olds bursary recipient
We are reaching out to funding bodies, corporations and individuals
alike so that the GTS Bursary Fund can keep inspiring the next
generation of theatre makers. Every donation helps so if you would like
to learn more about the GTS Bursary Fund or to make a donation, please
contact GTS Director, Jessica Abdallah.