Jane Lynch's PSA for Arts Education Debuts Tonight

Jane Lynch has revved up her megaphone to tout the benefits of arts education is schools, starring in a public service announcement (PSA) that debuted tonight at 8:45pm Eastern Standard Time on the Fox Network's "GLEE" program. It's the centerpiece of Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment's campaign to donate $1 million to arts education around the country and Lynch is the featured spokesperson as the harsh and witty cheer coach, "Sue Sylvester." Beyond "GLEE," the PSA is expected to air on television and cable stations across the country.

 

On stage, Lynch has appeared in Love, Loss, and What I Wore and in show with The Second City comedy troupe. On screen credits include Julie and Julia, Best in Show, and For Your Consideration.

 

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (TCFHE) and the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) have teamed up for "GLEE Give a Note," a campaign to donate $1 million to school arts programs across the country. Eligible high schools are invited to submit videos about why their school deserves a grant at www.GleeGiveANote.com. In December 2011, after two rounds of voting, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment will name the 73 schools that will receive grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000.

GLEE is a biting musical comedy about a group of eager and ambitious students who strive to outshine their singing competition to win Nationals while navigating the cruel halls of McKinley High, garnering an incredible 19 Emmy nominations - earning it the distinction of being the most-nominated series of the year - and four Emmy Awards.