On Saturday, June 8th, the theatre world and The Lost Colony lost an amazing director when Jane McCulloch passed away after a short illness.

Contributions to her memory may be mailed to :

The Jane McCulloch Memorial Fund

Towne Bank

2 Juniper Trail

Southern Shores, NC 27949

In 2006 and 2007, Jane McCulloch directed The Lost Colony. As our first English director, Lady Jane McCulloch brought not only a fresh perspective to the show but also introduced an evening of Shakespeare with her original production, Shakespeare and Love. Jane, a brilliant director and playwright, was especially focused on developing the skills and potential of the cast. She spent long hours working with cast members on interpretation, diction, and presentation. She was also focused on coordinating the rhythm of the script with the music of the show.

In honor of Jane’s achievements and contributions, we are proud to announce the creation of the Jane McCulloch Award in her memory. It will be presented by the Director to The Lost Colony company member who has demonstrated outstanding artistic skill in the theatre arts. This cash award is to be used to further training and development as the recipient works to become a professional performer in theatrical venues in America and England. Its cash value will be matched in training opportunities available through Open Jar Studios in New York City.