2023 Doreen Montalvo Scholarship Now Accepting Applications

R.Evolución Latina's is now accepting applications for the 3rd year of the Doreen Montalvo Scholarship honoring the memory of this inspiring Broadway artist, wife and friend that left us too soon.

A little girl from the Bronx, rooted in her Puerto Rican culture and determined to make Broadway her home, Doreen never stopped following her dreams. At the age of 44, she made her Broadway debut as part of the Original Broadway Company (OBC) of In The Heights. She went on to perform in the OBC of On Your Feet!, The Story of Gloria and Emilio Estefan and Mrs. Doubtfire, and graced the screen in TV shows like Law and Order, Madame Secretary, The Good Wife. Her light will forever live on in the upcoming films In The Heights and West Side Story.

"We are committed to keeping Doreen's legacy alive by inspiring other artists to be role models like she was for the artistic Latino community. She strived for her best as an artist, and went beyond in her social contribution to help others and inspire new generations," says Luis Salgado RL Founder & Director.

The voice behind some of Broadway's greatest songs, Doreen Montalvo, was an ardent supporter of R.Evolución Latina. Doreen was always available for anyone who needed help and she was always willing to share her talents. A champion of R.Evolución Latina from day one, she lifted up each artist, supporting the dream of making a difference through art, empowering the Latinx community and did it all with constant joy. For 12 years, Doreen taught acting & singing at RL's Children's Performing Arts Camp. Every year it was clear she loved and inspired the campers and they loved her. She changed many lives through her art, through her mesmerizing voice and through her unending light.

R.Evolución Latina has created the 'Do It Anyway' scholarship to honor an artist that used her art to give back. The application is now open for artists that are dedicated to pursuing a career in the performing arts, making a difference in society, and are 30 years and up. One recipient will be chosen each year and awarded $1,000.

These are some of the artists that are part of the 2023 selection committee; composer and music director Jaime Lozano, Jenn Gambatese "Mrs. Doubtfire", Rosie Fiedelman "The Lion King"and RL founder and international director/choreographer Luis Salgado.

Visit REvolucionLatina.org for more information and to apply.

About R.Evolución Latina

R.Evolución Latina (RL) is an organization that activates individual and collective human growth through artistic experiences for transformation and social change. A revolution of evolution, Making a difference through the Arts. RL is led by founder/director Luis Salgado and co-directors Denisse Ambert, Heather Hogan, Gabriela García and Matthew Steffens. The organization runs six flagship programs for various ages and audiences such as a free summer camp for kids, workshops for adults artists in the disciplines of dance, voice and acting and Kids Beyond Broadway.