Ray DiSandro Memorial Scholarship
Ray DiSandro was a dedicated MCT member who left us too soon in 2016. Talented and kind hearted, Ray wore many hats for MCT and throughout the local community. He worked behind the scenes on sound and technical aspects of our shows, and occasionally showed off his acting and singing skills on stage as well. This scholarship presentation is in his honor, as we remember our dear friend.
Methacton Community Theater has given at least one scholarship to a graduating high school student every year since its inception. We award these scholarships to students who are planning to continue their education and have been active with MCT. Involvement can include acting, dancing, or singing, participating in production activities, stage crew, orchestra, costumes, props, sets, or participating in any of the many MCT volunteer opportunities.
Scholarship Application: Students graduating in their Senior year of High School should request application instructions by sending an email to mctscholars@gmail.com Applications can be accepted starting in March. The deadline for MCT to receive the completed scholarship application materials is July 2026.
Jay McFalls is presented the 2025 Ray DiSandro Memorial Scholarship.
- Previous Recipients
- 2024 – Emily Humphreys
- 2023 – Siena Johnson and Jake Taylor
- 2022 – Skylar Ortiz and Ciara Whelan
- 2021 – Hannah Mathur, Amy Orner
- 2020 – Elizabeth Kirsch, Valerie Balog
- 2019 – Ainsley Bittner, Robert Lewis
- 2018 – Hannah Kirsch, Kati Bondi
- 2017 – Marissa Garcia, Julia Gray
- 2016 – Tim Cross, Philip Lewis
- 2015 – Katherine Love, Nicholas Capriotti
- 2014 – Ben Basalik
- 2013 – Elizabeth Dinnella, Rachel Miller
- 2012 – Chris Miller, Sara Pitkin, Janine Shuey
- 2011 – Nicole Surman
- 2010 – Emily Enters, Meghan Brooks
- 2009 – Lisa Bassett, Grace Soloff
- 2008 – Matthew Formwald, Martha Corkum, Adam Polaski, Robert Pellechio
- 2007 – Alexandria Marsters, Samantha Gradwohl, Stephan Manley
- 2006 – Casey Rurode
- 2005 – Ashley Rurode, Cassie McElwee, Diana Hunsberger, Jason Diaz
- 2004 – Katrina Remolde, Stephanie Rubeo
- 2003 – Travis Stitt, Regina Stone
- 2002 – Megan Smith, Mr. Reigner
- 2001 – Rebecca Shimer, Mark Dobbins
- 2000 – Lisa Knorr, Shara Gregory
- 1999 – Jamie Ciabattoni
- 1998 – Matthew Hoy
- 1997 – Cara Miller
- 1996 – Jude Adams
- 1995 – Paul E. Chantry III
- 1993 – Laura McFarland
- 1992 – Sharon Dounce
- 1991 – Jonathan Brach, Jennifer Moore
- 1990 – Jere Williams
- 1988 – Wendy Etheridge