CAST is dedicated to sharing the stage with children. It is a true joy to watch a family join each other on stage and take part of an everlasting memory. After years of watching kids grow up on our stage CAST’s executive board decided to honor those students that have participated in our organization and that have become responsible, caring individuals who have supported their community, whether it is through art or through other means.

Thus the Deb Nothstein of CAST Memorial Scholarship Award was conceived. It is a $500 award that is given to a Catasauqua graduating senior who has participated in at least one (1) CAST production or other Catasauqua High School drama production.  Applicants should be considering furthering their education in any field or pursuing a career in the arts.

Below are the past recipients:

2009 – David Butz

2008 – Andrea Englert

Andrea has been in 13 of our 16 shows. Over those years she has grown into an intelligent, well spoken and independent young woman whom we are very proud of. She has shown great talent and dedication to not only our organization but to her community and more importantly towards her education. She was an active member in her high school debate team, scholastic scrimmage, newspaper, student council and will be attending Dickinson College to study political science.

2007 – Bethany Nothstein

Bethany has been in every show since 1993’s Wizard of Oz to her last show her graduating year, Honk! (2007) She is full of dedication, talent and kindness and she is always eager to help out those in need. Her dedication to the arts has been prominent since she was a very young child and it was an honor to have Bethany’s talent blossom on the CAST stage. She will be entering her second year at Wagner College to study Arts Administration