Our Scholars

2022 scholars at the 2022 NYC Summit.

“This industry can be discouraging for folks like me and this weekend (and scholarship) renewed my faith that I belong in it.”

NATALIA DUBON, 2022 SCHOLAR

Scholars from the program have worked across the industry on Broadway in shows like Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Dolly: A True original musical, Proof, every brilliant thing, THE Last five yearS, Buena Vista social club, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, hell’s kitchen, LEMPICkA, A WONDERFUL WORLD, HADESTOWN, Hamilton, our town, Sweeney Todd and Disney’s Aladdin, on tour with Jagged Little Pill and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, and across the country in regional theaters like the muny, pasadena playhouse, Utah Shakespeare Festival, goodman theatre, barrington stage, asolo rep, La Jolla Playhouse, lincoln center THEATER, THE SHED, geffen playhouse and the public theatre.

“The CRR Scholarship is evidence of the ripple effect of good deeds. I can't imagine how many lives have already been touched by the learning, opportunity, and community this scholarship has created. It inspires me to remember to open the door for others, and to keep centering humanity in this crazy theater business.”

Gavin D. Pak, 2026 scholar

“The CRR Scholarship invigorated and nurtured my leadership in a way I haven’t experienced before. Along with being in the room in conversation with everyone, INCLUDING panelists and my fellow scholars — every session ended with a call to action.”

AndrÈs AgustÍn Barrera, 2026 scholar

2026 Cohort

Anica Acuña

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Stage Management
Andrés Agustín Barrera

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LA
Directing
Cianon Jones

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
Playwriting
Darius Knight Evans

BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Lighting Design
Gavin D. Pak

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Theatre Management
Kaitlyn "KD" Dorsey

HOWARD UNIVERSITY
Stage Management
Mar'Iaha White

SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
Theatre Studies (Directing/Playwriting)
Parker Essex Hardy

YALE UNIVERSITY
Directing
Saray Rodríguez Hernández

UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE
Theatre Management
Vera Alonzo

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Directing

“The CRR Scholarship program provided me support that I did not realize that I was lacking. Offering us a space that was uplifting and nurturing, as well as giving us an opportunity to take a peak into the professional theatre world, the program has filled my cup and renewed my excitement to make an impact in the industry. For that, I am extremely grateful.”

Tait Truong, 2025 scholar

“The CRR Scholarship provided me a safe space to express my most authentic self without a second thought about it. ”

KayCi Wolf, 2025 scholar

2025 Cohort

Jasmine Brooks

YALE UNIVERSITY
Directing
Jeyna Lynn Gonzales

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE
Stage Management
Bell Hernandez

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE
Costume Design
Brissa Lopez

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Theatre Management/Producing
Savanha Moore

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
Stage Management
Briana Newson

CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS
Costume Design
Andre Rodriguez

TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Scenic Design
Salomé A. Ayers Sánchez

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Wig and Make Up Design
Tait Truong

OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY
Lighting Design
KayCi Wolf

TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Stage Management

“This scholarship program was truly life changing. Being in a radically inclusive environment did nothing but empower me and my peers to be radical thinkers in the work we'll create. I am so incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be part of such a talented and kind community of artists.”

UCHENNA AGBU,
2024 Scholar

“One of the biggest takeaways I feel from this program is the power of having someone believe in you. Marginalized people so often have to work so much harder to prove their worth and faith is rarely given without bounds. To have Cody, who I have looked up to for so long, and so much of the community invest their time, wisdom, and energy into empowering and uplifting me because they believe in my potential and this cohort's power to be the future of the theatre industry has been life-changing.”

Nat jiménez torres,
2024 Scholar

2024 Cohort

Uchenna Agbu

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
Theater Arts
Genevieve Bellavance

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY
Stage Management
Shavante Brogley

WEBSTER UNIVERSITY
Stage Management
Paul Molina

CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
Scenic Design
Meili Monk

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE
Drama & Sound Design
Phanésia Pharel

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO
Playwrighting
Tia Smith

YALE UNIVERSITY
Dramaturgy and Dramatic Criticism
Natalia Jiménez Torres

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
Stage Management
Joshua Treviño

TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Stage Management
Mary (MK) Ware

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA, CHAPEL HILL
Playwrighting

“The CRR Scholarship program felt like a breath of fresh air. It nurtured my soul and my artistic spirit in a way that I thought was unimaginable, and made me feel like I belonged in a place, career, and life that I always felt was practically unattainable.”

Anaya matthews,
2023 Scholar

“Being able to connect and foster relationships with fellow artists of color who place an emphasis on humanity is an experience I’ll hold onto for the rest of my lifetime!”

Sam Allen,
2023 Scholar

2023 Cohort

Sam Allen

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE
Stage Management
Héctor Alvarez

CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS
Directing
Isaiah Boozer

DEPAUL UNIVERSITY
BFA Playwriting
Kairo Chin

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ
Theater Arts
Talia Escobedo

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Theater Management & Producing
J.D. (Jack David) Hopper

CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
Drama - Lighting/Sound Design
Caylah Johnson

THE THEATER SCHOOL AT DEPAUL UNIVERSITY
Playwriting
Anaya Matthews

THE NEW SCHOOL
Playwriting
Xotchil Musser

CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
Lighting Design
Adam Wassilchalk

YALE COLLEGE
Stage/Production Management

"I'm reminded of who empowers me and what empowers me. The past two years I haven’t really felt that empowerment. This scholarship and cohort empowered me and helped me regain some confidence."