A program designed to build sustainable musical theatre programs in underserved middle schools that currently have none.
This is a series of monthly updates about the JumpStart Theatre pilot program launched in Cincinnati, Ohio. To view previous updates, click here.
Now Playing! A brand new JumpStart Theatre video has been released to give more insight into the program and the students served. Click on the image below to watch it:
Who does JumpStart Theatre help? Here's a snapshot of how many people were impacted by the program last school year, thanks to donors and supporters like you!
For the love of theatre. Bizzy Robertson, a teacher at Felicity-Franklin Middle School, recently shared a touching story about a student: "One of our boys from the cast of last year's show continues to surprise me with his newfound love for theatre! The 7th and 8th grade plan to take an educational tour of DC and NYC next summer. Included in the price are tickets to a Broadway show and that sealed the deal for him! He is working this summer to collect donations for his chance to go. He has met with the Ladies Auxiliary at the VFW and the American Legion in order to speak and present about his role in the JumpStart Theatre program, where he expressed his love for the theatre and ensured he has good intentions to keep his grades up and make any donations worthwhile. This boy has struggled emotionally, but has grown so much through this experience. There have been a few "incidents" with his temper and I've talked him through them, reminding him that it wouldn't be a good reflection of his part in the program if he were to get suspended, and it changes his perspective instantly. He loves it with all his heart."
You're invited! Want to get a first-hand glimpse into the JumpStart Theatre program? Join us for the first Bootcamp of the year on Friday, September 29, 2017 from 9:00am-4:00pm. The Bootcamp will be held in the Rehearsal Hall of the Aronoff Center for the Performing Arts in Cincinnati, Ohio and will be led by Marty Johnson and Dee Anne Bryll.
This unique professional development opportunity will cover the basics of teaching musical theatre in a fun and interactive manner. All of the JumpStart Theatre teachers will attend, but it is also open to any interested educator, administrator, artist or professional. Attendance is complimentary, but space is limited. Guests must register in advance by emailing
JumpStartTheatre@schooltheatre.org.
You'll find footage from a previous bootcamp here.Thanks to all of our partners and supporters on JumpStart Theatre: