Nancy Jacobs Lafrenz Memorial Scholarship Fund

Nancy Lafrenz was a gifted actor, charming clown, dedicated Dell'Arte alumnus, devoted daughter, thoughtful friend, and loving wife. She succumbed to colon cancer on December 26th, 2005, at the young age of 31. Nancy was a giver and a leader. Nancy mentored younger students and ensemble members, spoke up when others were afraid to, and nurtured those in need. Nancy not only loved working in ensembles but also loved building them. To keep Nancy's spirit alive, the Dell'Arte graduating class of 2002 created the Nancy Lafrenz Memorial Scholarship Fund. This fund will allow one ensemble of graduating Dell'Arte students to begin their professional career. The scholarship will fund the production of an ensemble-created original work for Dell'Arte's Baduwa't Festival. Through the creation of these works Nancy's spirit will not only live on but it will help mold the careers of young ensemble members for years to come. (2006)