Striving Artist Project
Opening Doors for Emerging Artists
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Striving Artist Project is a fund intended to honor the legacy of Louise ImMasche and the art they created by fostering a space and providing resources to small artists with big shows. This project aims to provide an opportunity to kinder those like Louise - unyielding in their dreams, a need to tell their stories, and looking to go big with the chances they are provided.
Funding for this project is possible thanks to contributions made in Louise's memory.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity for artists to debut an original theatrical work. This work can be a musical or play (preference given to musicals). The selected show will receive a small production budget and technical support from Theatre Lawrence – including limited scenic, prop, and costume access. The selected artist will be partnered with a paid director who will assist in producing the show.
Funding for this project is possible thanks to generous contributions made in Louise's memory.
Click here if you would like to support the fund.
(Note this link will take you to the Douglas County Community Foundation website, where the fund now resides.)
The application deadline for the 2026 project has passed.
The Striving Artist Project is designed for small artists with big shows — artists who, like Louise, are unyielding in their dreams, driven to tell their stories, and ready to make the most of a meaningful opportunity. Through this project, Theatre Lawrence will provide support, space, resources, and encouragement to help an original theatrical work take its next step from page to stage.