The Elbert Theatre Foundation
The Elbert Theatre Foundation is in charge of live theatre programming and fundraising at the Elbert Theatre and focuses on events that will enrich arts offerings in the community. The Elbert Theatre Foundation regularly hosts summer camps for children and teens, guided paint classes and field trips.
Encore Productions is the live performance branch of the Elbert Theatre Foundation and produces a four-show community theatre season annually. The Elbert Theatre Foundation is a non-profit organization, and all money collected from ticket sales and events are put back into programming and improvements.
2025 Elbert Theatre Foundation Board Members
President: Bob Larson
Vice President: Ken Little
Treasurer: Sam Brown
Secretary: Gunnar Hartley
Bree Alexander Brown
Katherine Fernandez
Paula McClure
Tanya Stelter
Adrianna Watson
Michael Weis
Julie Williams
Julie Williams
The Elbert Theatre Foundation Scholarship was established in 2010 as an effort to give back to
the Elberton Community, specifically to the youth who have given of their time, talent and skill to the Elbert Theatre.
As of May 2025, the Elbert Theatre Foundation & Encore Productions have awarded $11,500 to graduates.
ELIGIBILITY:
Scholarships are awarded to graduating Seniors from any variety of high school education program (including GED and home school programs). Verification of graduate status may be required upon request.
Applicants must have participated in Elbert Theatre Foundation or Encore Productions programming during their middle and/or high school years. Participation includes both onstage and offstage activities. Examples include: performing in shows, taking tickets in the lobby, serving as summer camp counselors, painting sets, etc. Applicants with volunteer hours that focus on service backstage, in the tech booth or in the lobby will be given preferred status.
DETAILS:
Scholarship applications will be made available online at elberttheatre.org no later than Fri. Jan 2, 2026. Printed applications may also be obtained from the Elbert Theatre Office beginning on the same date.
Scholarship recipients do not have to be attending a secondary education program in order to receive scholarship funds. Graduates that do plan on attending secondary education institutions do not have to major in theatrical studies in order to receive scholarship funds.
More than one graduate may be awarded in the same year.
Scholarship amounts may vary from year-to-year but will not be less than $750.00 per person.
Funds awarded in the ETF Scholarship may be used for any needs deemed necessary after graduation and will be given directly to the graduate.
The Elbert Theatre Manager will review all applications and submit a list of recommended applicants to the ETF Board at the Apr 21, 2026 board meeting for approval. Recipients will be selected and notified no later than May 31, 2026.
TO APPLY:
Complete the Elbert Theatre Foundation Scholarship Application and return it to the Elbert Theatre Office by Fri. Apr 17, 2026 at 5pm. Applications may be delivered in person to 203 Elbert St, Elberton, GA 30635 between the hours of 8am-5pm Mon-Fri, emailed to tking@cityofelberton.net or mailed to Elbert Theatre, PO Box 70, Elberton, GA 30635. No late applications will be considered.
Questions? Contact Elbert Theatre Manager Toni King at 706-213-3109 or tking@cityofelberton.net.