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Stage Left Theatre Company

The Stage Left Theatre Company is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with the mission of providing a variety of unique theatre experiences to the community and offering educational workshops and acting opportunities to people of all ages and skill levels.

2026 Scholarship Program

We are now accepting applications for the fourth year of our annual scholarship program

Those eligible would meet the following criteria:

  • Acceptance to an educational program with theater implications (i.e. acting, set design, lighting, costuming, choreography, etc). Proof required. Eligible programs may include, but are not limited to: educational camps, college courses, workshops.
  • Program term must take place in either 2026 or 2027.
  • Applicant must have resided in Mason, Lake, Oceana, or Manistee Counties in the last 3 years.
  • Prior involvement with Stage Left Theatre Company is a bonus.

Stage Left is once again offering THREE $500 scholarships and the submission deadline is May 10th, 2026. The finalists will be scheduled for an interview/audition and recipients will be announced by May 31st, 2026.

Click here to apply for a 2026 scholarship!

The Stage Left Theatre Company Board of Directors presents scholarship checks to the 2025 recipients. In front from left: Melanie Hargreaves presenting to recipient Isabella Hodges, Nicki Danyluk presenting to recipient Adelyn Brown, and recipient Clara Baur receiving a check from Amanda Collene. In back from left: Nathan Anderson, Lexi Kosla, Terra McIntosh, and Nate Petersen.

Past Scholarship Recipients

2025

Adelyn Brown
Clara Baur
Isabella Hodges

2024

Andrew Schrader
Emily Schwarz

2023

Cady Brown
Karri Grillo

Fundraisers

Shakespeare's Birthday Party at KRAVE

 

The month of April brings the birthday of William Shakespeare—the famous playwright and poet! From Romeo & Juliet to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, his stories have inspired audiences for centuries.

What better way to celebrate than with a little drama, fun, and something sweet? Join Stage Left to celebrate Shakespeare’s special day at KRAVE Frozen Yogurt & Drink Shoppe- 103 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington on Saturday, April 25th from 1–3pm!

Enjoy tasty treats, meet Shakespearean characters, and support a great cause—20% of sales will benefit Stage Left’s Productions & Scholarship Fund.

Bring your friends, bring your family, and let’s celebrate the Bard in the most delicious way possible!

T-Shirt Fundraiser

Ladies V-Neck Style
Unisex Crew Neck Style

 

Stage Left has unveiled their revamped logo, developed by Creative Moon Designs, and are holding a t-shirt sale with the new logo to raise programming funds.

 

Shirts are available in unisex crew neck and ladies v-neck, in sizes Small-3XL. They are $20 each and $15 for those who have worked on any Stage Left show in the past.

To order: Text (231) 425-7768 or email stagelefttheatreco@gmail.com.

Past Events

  • Stratford on the Avenue Theatre Festival
  • Shakespeare in Love Dinner Theatre at the Blu Moon Bistro
  • ShakesBeer: Choose Your Own Adventure Featuring Hamlet at The Mitten
  • Whose Tragedy is it Anyway? at Timbers
  • The King “Shakes” Up House of Flavors
  • Youth Theatre Workshops & Performance
  • Acting for Film Workshop with Dominic Daniel
  • Murder at the Moon: “Boo! Goes the Bride” Dinner Theatre at the Blu Moon Bistro
  • “Love on Earth” Valentine’s Date Night at the Blu Moon Bistro
  • Intro to Acting Workshop with Thomas L. Phillips
  • Intro to Improve Workshop with Nathan Anderson & Logan Monson
  • Murder at the Moon: Unmasked Dinner Theatre at the Blu Moon Bistro
  • “Firebringer” at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts
  • Annual Performing Arts Scholarships
  • Ken Ludwig’s ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Youth Performance at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts

Current SLTC Board of Directors

  • Lexi Kosla, Managing Director

  • Amanda Collene, Technical Director

  • Terra McIntosh, Artistic Committee Member

  • Nicki Danyluk, Artistic Committee Member

  • Nathan Anderson, Artistic Committee Member

  • Mel Hargreaves, Creative Advisor

  • Nate Peterson, Creative Advisor

2026 Sponsors

The group is a certified 501(c)3 non-profit with the State of Michigan and always welcomes sponsors for the company as well as for individual events.

Platinum

  • Barry & Evelyn Matthews

Gold

  • Safe Harbor Credit Union

Silver

Bronze

  • Needle in a Haystack Embroidery


In-Kind Sponsors

  • Backstage Hobbies & Games
  • Bookmark
  • West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series

2026 Sponsorship Opportunities:

Premier Company Sponsor (only 1 available): $1,500

  • 8 tickets to each SLTC Performance
  • Top mention on the SLTC Website
  • Name/Logo on any advertising
  • Mentions at all performances (verbal and within the program- if one is created)
  • Facebook Mentions
  • 4 tickets to any West Shore Community College Performing Arts Event

Platinum Sponsor: $750

  • 6 tickets to each SLTC Performance
  • Second level mention on SLTC Website
    Mentions at all performances (verbal and within the program- if one is created)
  • Facebook Mentions
  • 2 tickets to any West Shore Community College Performing Arts Event (available only to the first Platinum sponsor to sign on)

Gold Sponsor: $350

  • 4 tickets to each SLTC Performance
  • Third level mention on SLTC Website
    Mentions at all performances (verbal and within the program- if one is created)
  • Facebook Mentions
  • 2 tickets to any West Shore Community College Performing Arts Event (available only to the first Gold sponsor to sign on)

Silver Sponsor: $150

  • 2 tickets to each SLTC Performance
  • Fourth level mention on SLTC Website
  • Facebook Mentions

Patrons & In-Kind Sponsors: $1-$149

  • Fifth level mention on SLTC Website

Donations are tax-deductible and may be made through PayPal by sending money to stagelefttheatreco@gmail.com. Checks may be sent to:

Stage Left Theatre Company
803 E. Filer St.
Ludington, MI 49431

History of Stage Left

The Stage Left Theatre Company was created in 2016 by Kara Rose and Lexi Kosla. The two worked together through the Ludington Area Jaycees to create and produce the Stratford on the Avenue Theatre Festival in the summer of 2016, along with the help of local actors and supporters. The pair decided to create their own company with the mission of providing a variety of theatre experiences to the community and educational workshops and acting opportunities to people of all ages and skill levels.

Since that time, the group has held productions at local restaurants, the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, the Scottville Clown Band Shell, and more!

Stage Left has also held theatre workshops for both kids and adults and has created an annual scholarship fund for those pursuing a career in performing arts.

Questions? Contact us by calling (231) 425-7768 or stagelefttheatreco@gmail.com

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