{"id":7333,"date":"2015-11-04T06:29:20","date_gmt":"2015-11-04T14:29:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogschapman.wpenginepowered.com\/dodge\/2015\/11\/04\/seven-things-you-can-do-with-the-oakie-awards-prize-money\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T16:34:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T16:34:34","slug":"seven-things-you-can-do-with-the-oakie-awards-prize-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/dodge\/2015\/11\/04\/seven-things-you-can-do-with-the-oakie-awards-prize-money\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven Things You Can Do With The Oakie Awards Prize Money"},"content":{"rendered":"

Calling all comedy lovers! There are four $2,500 awards up to grabs, thanks to the Jack Oakie and Victoria Horne Oakie Charitable Foundation. We want you to apply before it is too late! What can you use that money for? We have ideas for you….
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1. A Zombie Apocalypse<\/em><\/strong>
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\nDoes your script center on a zombie takeover or a creepy ghost murder? The money could go toward that make-up crew who can make it look better than that guy who tried to use Party City make-up for his zombie costume for Halloween.
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2. A Comfy Bed<\/em><\/strong>
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\"cinderella<\/a>
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\nDo you want go to the Sundance Film Festival but don’t have the money to stay in a hotel? Ditch your plans to stay on an air mattress in a Craigslisted apartment, and stay in a sweet bed and breakfast. Your back will thank us later.
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3. A Sassy Exit<\/em><\/strong>
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\"woman<\/a>
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\n*Blowing up cars may not be approved by Risk Management
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4. Epic Action Scenes<\/em><\/strong>
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\"jedis<\/a>
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\nDo you want to have that epic Star Wars-style fight where opponents seem easily matched and in perfect light saber harmony? Put the award money towards an awesome stunt coordinator!
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5. Books+You=Education<\/em><\/strong>
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\"john<\/a>
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\nYou know those things that you carry around with you and reference when there is a test? This award can help you pay for those!
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6. “Theater Practical Research”<\/em><\/strong>
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\"bill<\/a>
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\nThis is our fancy way of saying movie tickets. We aren’t saying take a date and have that only-in-cheesy-rom-coms awkward popcorn moment. But we will be happy to fund research of your favorite filmmakers!
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7. Proximity to Lady Gaga<\/em><\/strong>
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\"lady<\/a>
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\nIf you want to take your career to the next level and join a guild or society, we are here for you! Red carpet, here you come!
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\nThere are four student awards available in 2015, each at the amount of $2,500: <\/p>\n