Four budding actresses, Emily Lyons, Ella Demarchi, Molly Tompsett and Anouk Siegrist have just completed the first of a four-term acting scholarship thanks to a unique partnership between Busselton Water and Acting Up.
Each actress received a year-long scholarship, provided as part of Busselton Water’s inaugural Community Partnership Program.
Two scholarships were reserved for students requiring financial assistance and the other two to students displaying potential in the art of drama.
Drama enthusiast Emily Lyons said it was an honour to receive one of the 2017 scholarships.
“I don’t get many chances to prove my passion and dedication for drama but I love being myself, and showing who I really am, and drama is the only place I can block out the world and let my inner beauty show through,” she said.
“I love drama because it makes people believe and imagine and puts smiles on their faces.”
Acting Up educational director Terry Thompson said the scholarships were something they had wanted to instigate for some time and without the help of Busselton Water, they would not be able to provide this opportunity to the four children.
Busselton Water chief executive officer Chris Elliott said it was great to see the partnership providing a great opportunity for youth.
The Community Partnership Program seeks to raise Busselton Water’s connection with the community, the next round of applications open this month.
