SILO Grant Allows Truman Students to Debut Original Work at Kansas City Festival
A grant from Student Initiated Learning Opportunities (SILO) is making it possible for student playwright Kyle J. Smith to debut his work at the Kansas City Fringe Festival starting July 23.
SILO is a new grant offered through the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Office. It encourages students to expand their learning opportunities beyond the classroom.
Smith, along with the assistance of fellow students Elizabeth Necka and Joanna Bess, applied for the grant during the Spring 2009 semester. They received full funding in the amount of $3,480 to premiere Smith’s play, entitled s.o.s., at the Fringe Festival.
The play, which follows the main character Ben as he looks for love, will run at the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City at the following times: 6:30 p.m. July 23; 9:30 p.m. July 24; 8 p.m. July 25; and 5:30 p.m. July 26.
SILO is a new grant offered through the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Office. It encourages students to expand their learning opportunities beyond the classroom.
Smith, along with the assistance of fellow students Elizabeth Necka and Joanna Bess, applied for the grant during the Spring 2009 semester. They received full funding in the amount of $3,480 to premiere Smith’s play, entitled s.o.s., at the Fringe Festival.
The play, which follows the main character Ben as he looks for love, will run at the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City at the following times: 6:30 p.m. July 23; 9:30 p.m. July 24; 8 p.m. July 25; and 5:30 p.m. July 26.
