2026 Scholarship Recipient:
Alec Westland-Hurwitz

Alec Westland-Hurwitz (he/him) is a senior at Northwestern University majoring in Theatre and Creative Writing, with a certificate in Musical Theatre. Some of his theatrical interests include reinvigorating musical theatre and Shakespeare texts to find new meaning for contemporary audiences and strengthen community. A lover of all things physical, Alec also trains in contact improvisation and circus arts techniques, with a particular interest in the intersection of movement and queerness. Recent favorite credits include King Richard in Richard II (British American Drama Academy), Ladislav Sipos in She Loves Me (Wirtz Center), and Grandma Addams in The Addams Family (Wirtz Center). In his spare time, he enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, running by lake Michigan, and collaging. Alec would like to thank the Sarah Siddons Foundation and his wonderful professors for their tremendous generosity and support!