EDUCATION IMPACT
Kristina Fountaine as Lisa in Corduroy. Photo by Emily Lozow
“We are so thankful for the scholarship dollars through the Daniel L. Ritchie program. We are grateful for the…investment in our children and others in our community.”
HIGH SCHOOL PLAYWRITING PROGRAM FOSTERED YOUNG VOICES FOR THE STAGE
— Student
IMPACT
Photo by John Moore
The school auditorium was full when the 11 actors filed in and sat at music stands. Three winning high school playwrights — each at their own school — nervously watched as their plays were read. A murderer went back in time to prevent his crime, a couple confronted their destiny on the way to the altar, and two survivors of Hurricane Maria picked up the pieces of their lives. The affirming applause elicited sighs of relief, quick grins and well-earned bows.
Play submissions increased 18% with a record 181 scripts.
2018/19 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDED ACCESS TO CLASSES AND PLAYS
IMPACT
Schools flocked to see everyone’s holiday favorite, A Christmas Carol. Whether the teens had seen Jim Carrey or Scrooge McDuck, they thought they knew what to expect. Ghosts. Talking door knockers. Tiny Tim. And then… Jacob Marley shot right out of the stage floor and even the coolest kid jumped. Generous supporters such as United Airlines and Honorary Trustee Daniel L. Ritchie made sure that all students had access to student matinees, classes and even Dickens’ ghost story.
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More than 17,000 students received scholarships, which were valued at $335,841.
AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT Kids’ Night on Broadway Pre-show activities paired with a “kids go free with an adult” ticket Perspectives Presentations by creative teams about upcoming plays Talkbacks Discussions after student matinees and public performances Tours Backstage tours for audiences and student groups
IN-SCHOOL Bobby G High School Musical Theatre Awards Professional review of the best in high school musical theatre Book Stars Hands-on creative activities that stimulate literacy Career Readiness & Job Shadowing First-hand exposure to theatre careers Denver Public Schools Shakespeare Festival Workshops and co-presentation of the DPS Shakespeare Festival Dramatic Learning Fully customizable arts integration to complement core curriculum
High School Playwriting Workshops & Competition Program to nurture young writers and develop new plays Professional Development for Teachers Tools to activate student engagement Resiliency Program Programs to build communication, collaboration and innovating thinking Shakespeare in the Parking Lot Adaptations of Shakespeare for high school students paired with workshops
ON-SITE Acting Classes Private Coaching Student Matinees