Stage Left Theatre Company awards scholarships to three students

June 15, 2026

The Stage Left Theatre Company Board of Directors presents scholarship checks to this year’s recipients. In front from left: Nate Petersen presenting to recipient Noah Hellewell, recipient Ainsley Dragun receiving a check from Nathan Anderson. In back from left: Mel Hargreaves, Lexi Kosla, Terra McIntosh, Amanda Collene, and Nicki Danyluk. (Not pictured: Recipient Jack Jubar.) Submitted photo.

LUDINGTON — The Stage Left Theatre Company has announced the recipients of its 2026 Scholarship Program, awarding three $500 scholarships to students pursuing education and training in the performing arts.

Scholarship recipients include Ainsley Dragun of Ludington, who will attend the Letha Fulton School of Dance Summer Intensive; Noah Hellewell of New Era, who will focus on the arts at West Shore Community College this fall; and Jack Jubar of Ludington, who is minoring in musical theatre at the University of Notre Dame.

The 2026 awards mark the fourth year Stage Left Theatre Company has provided scholarships to students furthering their education in theatrical performance and related arts disciplines.

Stage Left Theatre Company is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. A portion of the proceeds generated through the company’s theatrical productions is used to fund the annual scholarship program.

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