Margo Lion, the Co-Chair of the President’s Committee on the Arts & Humanities, recently mentioned that in many disadvantaged communities, only 3% of students are getting exposed to theatre arts education. Help us redress this catastrophic imbalance in our society. Give these kids a chance. Here’s how.
We asked our theatres to create 60-second PSA’s explaining how theatre arts education promotes workforce creativity and helps disadvantaged youth. And we will award the winning theatre $10,000. We have nearly 7,000 vote so far, but we need your help. More votes means more impact as we move further into the field of advocacy and support for these programs. Join us and view these wonderful videos, pick your favorite, and help us make the case.
All you have to do is go to our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/NationalCorporateTheatreFund. Your voice will be heard!
Voting closes April 2, then our distinguished panel of judges: Philanthropist and producer Cheryl Henson, playwright David Henry Hwang, and Julie Woffington, Executive Director of the Educational Theatre Association, will determine the winning video, which will be presented at our Gala April 30 in New York. That evening honors Harry Connick, Jr., Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Play House and our Chairman, James S. Turley of Ernst & Young.
Join us for an exciting month coming up. But first, logon to Facebook and choose your favorite video. And let’s all take these kids to heart.
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