SPINDRIFT SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS (SSPA) Inspired by former President of the PSP Board, the late Tom Stack, PSP houses the SSPA. Founded in 1995 by Alex & Martha Bootzin who saw a need for arts instruction in the community, especially with art programs being cut out of local schools. SSPA offers classes in acting, voice, dance (tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern/broadway), guitar, piano, violin, and occasionally flute, recorder, and percussion. Classes are taught by local performers and musicians, many of whom are involved with PSP. Classes are offered quarterly for people of all ages and there is a popular summer camp for kids. SSPA also offers private lessons and works closely with PSP to prepare future thespians for a life that is rich in the performing arts! Visit the SSPA web site at: http://www.spindriftschool.com

SPINDRIFT SCHOOL NEWS We have a new dance studio! SSPA, with the help of Joseph Polichio (of Polichio & Horne) and PSP has converted the Gallery into a dance studio. This new facelift will allow us to continue using the Gallery for special events and show receptions while giving the Spindrift School the ability to comfortable hold its growing dance classes in a real dance studio! Thank you to all involved for making this happen!

THOMAS W. STACK EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Pacifica Spindrift Players has created the Thomas W. Stack Award in remembrance of Tom Stack and his life-long interest in and dedication to the performing arts. This award is a stipend given to young individuals each year who have demonstrated achievement and potential in some area of performing arts, or the disciplines which support them, and who are interested in furthering their performing arts studies.

Qualifications:
The Thomas W. Stack Award is open to persons up to 18 years of age for the purpose of pursuing a specific course of study or training in one of the following performing arts areas:
Acting | Directing | Dance | Design | Technical Theatre | Theatre Management | Musical Performance

To Apply:
Submit the following items to the Thomas W. Stack Award Committee
through the Pacifica Spindrift Players no later than January 1st:
1. A letter of application indicating how you will use the award to further your study in a chosen performing arts area
2. A resume or portfolio demonstrating your accomplishments in one of these areas
3. One letter of recommendation from a teacher or other person who knows your work

Important Dates:
Beginning of Fall Semester - Announcement letters of awards are sent to schools
January 1 - Letters of Applications due at PSP
Beginning of April - Committee reviews applications and determines awards
End of School Year - Scholarship recipients are notified and awarded