The Posthumous Prodigy Productions gift is given in homage to the late Bryan Gallace of Southport, Connecticut. A 2014 graduate of Fairfield Ludlowe High and the Regional Center for the Arts, Bryan was a senior at Berklee College of Music pursuing a B.A. in Professional Music when he tragically passed away at the age of 21 years old. A uniquely talented and dedicated musician from early childhood, Bryan was a guitarist and self-taught drummer who studied jazz and loved rock and roll and played in several bands. Bryan was also a fervent supporter of equal rights and progressive causes.

Caroline Kellen, an ACT of CT founding board member and a director of the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation, is the creator of the Posthumous Prodigy Productions Fellowship.  "Music is intrinsically sacred, but this project is even more so,” said Caroline.  "Bryan's tragic passing was devastating to everyone that knew him. A light like Bryan can never be allowed to go out and I feel called to be part of transforming this loss into something positive, and to honor his spirit and the creative potential that he carried in life by supporting and amplifying the work of other talented musicians. Most of all, I am comforted knowing that Bryan's family is be deeply involved in this initiative."

The Posthumous Prodigy Productions Fellowship grants a one-time annual award of $30,000 to a selected musician. This transformative financial support is to be used for the creation or exploitation of new musical works (in any genre of music), as well as for professional growth.

ACT of CT’s Resident Music Supervisor, Bryan Perri (click for bio) serves as Advisor to the Posthumous Prodigy Productions Fellowship Award and works intimately with the Fellowship’s committee.

To be apply for the Posthumous Prodigy Productions Fellowship Award, please begin by clicking the below link to fill out the application. The application will be reviewed by the Fellowship’s committee.

Past Posthumous Prodigy Productions Fellowship Awardees