With the generous support of the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation, the American Theatre Wing is investing in Public Schools to help drama teachers get more of the resources they need to provide quality drama instruction in their schools. Through a grant-giving program, funding will be provided directly to under-resourced public schools to provide instruments, dance floors, lighting grids, and other necessary materials to help create new and enhance existing theatre programs.
Grant funding can be used for resources to enhance learning in the areas of theatre and the performing arts. This can include:
- Capital costs of equipment and labor required to install that equipment.
- Costs associated with arts related events, especially the presentation of plays, musicals, and other theatrical performances.
- Supplies related to the production of plays, musicals, or other theatrical events.
- Special trips/events, including student trips or tours in support of drama/theatre education
- Theatre tickets for students to see professional productions
Priority of funding will be for resource requests in the $10,000 to $40,000 range, allowing us to extend meaningful resources to multiple deserving schools each year.