L. Walter Stearns and Eugene A. Dizon
L. Walter Stearns Diversity in Theatre Arts Endowed Scholarship
A graduate of UIC, Walter Stearns is currently a Co-Executive Producer with Eugene Dizon (Loyola). As the owners and Executive Producers of Mercury Theater Chicago, they produce a full season of musicals and plays on their two stages in the heart of the Southport Corridor. They are an award-winning theatrical team, producing and directing for 25+ years, first at Porchlight Music Theater and now, currently at their artistic home, Mercury Theater Chicago.
Impact
The L. Walter Stearns Diversity in Theatre Arts Endowed Scholarship was created to give back to the theatrical community that has afforded them so much opportunity in this amazing and challenging art form. It is also intended to help young people achieve their dreams and aspirations to become a part of the rich theatrical community.