of Mormon, Bring It On: The Musical, Ghost and Disney’s The Lion King.
encouraging artists to experience inspiring growth and, in the process, discover their ability to inspire others.
R.Evolución Latina empowers the Latino community through workshops, camps and productions in eight countries and two U.S. cities. All the programs are free. Co-executive Director Denisse Ambert said R.Evolución Latina embraces “the Circle Effect,”
“We teach a curriculum for life,” said Artistic Director Luis Salgado. “Whether children choose a career in the arts or become lawyers or entrepreneurs, they will carry these life lessons with them.”
Broadway Impact | broadwayimpact.com Building on a successful advocacy and grassroots organizing effort for marriage equality in New York, Broadway Impact created a theatre movement that is being felt across the country and around the world. During California’s Proposition 8 trial, Broadway Impact cofounder Rory O’Malley, a Tony nominee for The Book of Mormon, was inspired to create a piece of theatre that presented the trial in a theatrical way. Initially, O’Malley planned to write the show himself, until a friend connected him with Academy Awardwinning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black (Milk, J. Edgar). At their first meeting, Black offered to write the script himself. The result, 8, is based on the actual words of the Prop 8 trial transcripts, as well as first-hand observations of the courtroom drama and interviews with the plaintiffs and their families. Now, since the play’s star-studded premieres on Broadway and in Los Angeles, 80 readings of 8 have been produced with at least 170 more planned. The play has been produced across the country from San Antonio, Texas to Kauai, Hawaii, and spanned
the globe from Sydney, Australia to the University of Zimbabwe. Many readings have taken place on university campuses, igniting a new generation of theatre artists to take a stand. Broadway Impact Executive Director Jenny Kanelos sees 8 as a catalyst to energize the theatrical community: “We want to teach young performers to volunteer, how to be an activist and show them they have a voice.”
Broadway Green Alliance | broadwaygreen.com Turning Broadway “green” is bigger than simply recycling Playbills and plastic cups. It’s changing 500 light bulbs on theater marquees to energy-saving ones that last 50 times longer. It’s giving old costumes and towels a new life. And it’s turning old wine corks, plastic bottles and badminton nets into a Tony Award-winning set. Broadway Green Alliance began in 2008 with a goal of educating, motivating and inspiring the theatre community to make a difference for the environment. Over time, it’s grown into a wave of community empowerment. BGA is working to influence greener practices at all stages of production. The Gel Project, for example, transfers good lighting gel from Broadway shows to regional theaters. Designer Donyale Werle’s commitment to green practices can be seen every night at Broadway’s Peter and the Starcatcher. The set design, which garnered Werle her first Tony Award, incorporates salvaged and recycled materials, including those from her former productions. Even the sawdust created in the scene shop was incorporated into her design. Broadway Green Alliance hosts seminars to teach directors and designers everything from efficiency in lighting design to finding sustainable materials for sets. By sharing knowledge and experience,
BGA is having a positive impact. “Broadway Green Alliance motivates theater professionals to collaborate with each other,” said Susan Sampliner, BGA co-chair and company manager of Broadway’s Wicked. “To me, that’s the essence of Broadway Cares. Everyone coming together to make a difference.”