How to Get Involved or Apply for Tuition Assistance at St. Thomas Playhouse

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St. Thomas Playhouse (STP) is a community theater organization and outreach ministry of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Sun Valley, Idaho. To get involved, start with the program pages for Company B and SPACC, then use the Tuition Assistance Form or Sarah Adicoff Scholarship if cost is a concern. Spanish-language versions of the program and scholarship forms are also listed. The site does not publish tuition amounts or deadlines, so confirm details directly with staff.

Where to Start: Program Information

The site lists two participation tracks with dedicated information pages:

Program What the site provides Where to look
Company B Information page, plus a Spanish version (Company B En Espanol) "Company B Information" link
SPACC Information page, plus a Spanish version (SPACC En Espanol) "SPACC Information" link

The page also invites visitors to "Join us this summer and fall!" and notes that clicking the SPACC Team 2026 image opens staff bios. The site does not state eligibility rules, ages, schedules, or fees for either program, so treat the linked pages as the starting point and verify specifics with the contacts below.

Applying for Tuition Assistance

Two financial support options are named on the page:

  • Tuition Assistance Form — the general assistance form linked from the main page.
  • Sarah Adicoff Scholarship — a named scholarship listed alongside the assistance form.
  • Formulario De Beca — the Spanish-language scholarship/assistance form.

The site does not specify award amounts, eligibility criteria, or application deadlines. If you need those details before applying, contact the Finance and Development Director (below), who is the most relevant listed contact for financial matters.

Who to Contact

Role Name Contact
Artistic Director Sara Gorby [email protected]
Finance and Development Director Joanna Sattler [email protected]
Communications Director Brett Moellenberg [email protected]
General phone — (208) 726-5349

Location: St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 201 Sun Valley Rd., Sun Valley, ID 83353.

For questions about auditions, casting, or program content, the Artistic Director is the natural first contact. For tuition assistance and scholarship questions, start with the Finance and Development Director.

Background on the Organization

STP began in 2001 when St. Thomas Church staged its first production for the Wood River Valley community—five sold-out performances involving 125 local artists and volunteers. That response led to the formation of St. Thomas Playhouse, which is led by a Charter Committee and operates as an outreach ministry of the church. Its stated mission centers on theater as a way to educate, build relationships, and explore theological and real-life themes, with theater arts education for children and youth described as a fundamental component.

Practical Tips Before You Apply

  • Check both language versions if English is not your first language; the Spanish forms may clarify requirements the English page only links to.
  • Ask about timelines early. Since summer and fall participation are both mentioned, confirm which session your application targets and whether assistance decisions are made before or after program registration.
  • Use email for a paper trail on financial questions, and the phone number for quick scheduling questions.