Bay Street Players

at the
Historic State Theatre

Ed Dawkins Memorial Scholarship Fund
Bay Street Players awards annual need-based tuition scholarships to youth to attend our Young Peoples' Theatre classes. This fund continues the generous legacy of one of our theatre patrons, Ed Dawkins, who earmarked his BSP donations each year to keep the YPT program accessible for all.

Our YPT program averages 242 recurring students per year. Of those children, 85 were awarded need-based scholarships totaling $14,715 in the 2010-2011 season alone. Only with the help of our donors and supporters are we able to look into the future and envision the progress of this important program. 

Donate to the Ed Dawkins Memorial Scholarship Fund HERE.

Your monetary contribution to Bay Street Players, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization, is tax deductible less the value of your theatre tickets (if applicable). A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll free 800-435-7352 within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state.