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Zach Mar Twinkling Star Award (The Pure Joy Award)

Diamond Head Theatre

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Eligible organizations

  • MTE (Musical Theatre Experience) AM students only

Geography

  • Selected by MTE instructors based on demonstrating qualities of selfless joy and positive impact on others
  • Award Scope: This is an instructor-selected award, not a competitive application-based scholarship.

Other requirements

  • Redeemable: For the following summer after award year

Overview

Program Focus: Recognizes a student who represents selfless and caring joy of being on the musical theatre stage. The student's happiness shines the light of joy on others around them.

Eligibility:

  • MTE (Musical Theatre Experience) AM students only
  • Selected by MTE instructors based on demonstrating qualities of selfless joy and positive impact on others

Award Scope: This is an instructor-selected award, not a competitive application-based scholarship.

Redeemable: For the following summer after award year

Past Recipients:

  • 2025: Hana Kogen
  • 2024: Alessandra Meza
  • 2023: Harper Matsuyama
  • 2022: Thomas Suzuki
  • 2021: Jeju Ahn-Miles
  • 2019: Lia Noguchi
  • 2018: Makani Hagiwara
  • 2017: Ava Hipa
  • 2016: Lexi Roberts

Contact Information:

  • Diamond Head Theatre
  • 520 Makapuu Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96816
  • Box Office: (808) 733-0274
  • Business Office: (808) 733-0277

What Diamond Head Theatre actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2024
1
Total given
$20K
Median grant
$20K
  • By dollars: Hawaii 100%. Top recipient cities: Honolulu, HI.

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Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Music education
  • Youth programs

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