The Hannah Zeller Memorial

Bravo Scholarship Fund

The Hannah Zeller Memorial BRAVO Scholarship Fund was created to honor the life, legacy, and extraordinary spirit of Hannah Zeller — a beloved BRAVO student, artist, director, mentor, and friend.

Hannah was one of the students in the very first BRAVO production of Grease in the summer of 2023. After graduating from 8th grade, she returned to BRAVO not just as an alum, but as a leader and mentor to the next generation of young performers. Hannah served as a Production Assistant, Production Manager, and Director, sharing her creativity, compassion, and deep love of theater with every student she worked alongside.

Before beginning her professional career, Hannah directed her first BRAVO production, Frog and Toad KIDS, and went on to help lead many more shows. She believed deeply in the power of the arts to build confidence, community, and belonging.

Hannah’s passion extended far beyond the stage. She dedicated her career to supporting the mental health and well-being of young people, working as Programs Manager for the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance and preparing to begin a role with the American Academy of Pediatrics focused on youth suicide prevention. Her life’s work centered on compassion, advocacy, and lifting others up.

In the more than twenty years that Tina Reynolds, Randi Orlin, and the BRAVO community knew, taught, laughed with, and learned from Hannah, she became truly irreplaceable. The Hannah Zeller Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to ensure that her love for theater, mentorship, and accessibility to the arts continues to shape future BRAVO students.

Through this fund, students who demonstrate passion, commitment, and a love for the arts — just as Hannah did — will have opportunities to participate in theater programs regardless of financial circumstances.

Scholarship Opportunities

The Hannah Zeller Memorial BRAVO Scholarship Fund will support young artists throughout the year through several scholarship opportunities.

BRAVO Access Scholarships

Need-based scholarships awarded throughout the year to help students participate in BRAVO programs, including:

• Summer camps
• Musical theater productions
• Workshops and training programs

These scholarships ensure that financial barriers never prevent a student from experiencing the joy and growth that theater provides.

The Hannah Zeller Rising Artist Scholarship

[Awarded Annually in May]

Each May, BRAVO will present the Hannah Zeller Legacy Scholarship to a student who embodies the spirit, love and passion that Hannah brought to the arts community. Hannah believed deeply that the arts should be accessible to everyone and that theater creates community, confidence, and lifelong friendships.

This award recognizes a student who demonstrates:

• Passion for theater and the arts
• Commitment and reliability within the ensemble
• Leadership and mentorship of fellow students
• Creativity, kindness, and generosity of spirit

Recipients may use the scholarship to further their artistic journey through:

• Theater programs
• Summer intensives
• Private voice, acting, or dance lessons
• Arts education opportunities

This $300.00 award celebrates the students who lead with heart, passion, curiosity, and dedication — the same qualities that made Hannah such a remarkable presence in the BRAVO community.

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