The Ruth A. Waters
Performing Arts Scholarship
RiverTowne Players is proud to support the next generation of artists through the Ruth A. Waters Performing Arts Scholarship, awarded each year to graduating high school seniors pursuing continued study in the performing arts.
About Ruth A. Waters
Ruth A. Waters is a founding force behind RiverTowne Players and a lifelong advocate for community theatre in New Bern. Since co-creating RTP's first production in 2002, she has helped shape a space rooted in storytelling, connection, and shared experience.
Her impact reaches far beyond the stage. Through decades of leadership, mentorship, and creative vision, she has helped build a community where artists are encouraged and audiences feel at home.
Ruth remains a steady and cherished presence at RiverTowne Players. She continues to attend performances and board meetings, serving as an advisor, confidant, and living connection to the organization’s beginnings.
This scholarship honors her ongoing legacy by investing in the next generation of artists who will carry that spirit forward.
