TV: Tom Viertel on Fidelity FutureStage and its Creative Mission

Tom Viertel of The Viertel/Frankel/Baruch/Routh Group discusses the purpose behind and excitement of working with Fidelity Investments in developing Fidelity FutureStage.

As the presenting sponsor of the current Broadway production of The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, and recent productions of Company (2006-07), The Fantasticks (2006-07, Off-Broadway) and Sweeney Todd (2005-06), Fidelity Investments first collaborated with The Viertel/Frankel/Baruch/Routh Group in developing Fidelity FutureStage in 2006.

Tom Viertel, one of Young Frankenstein's producers added, "We are thrilled that our relationship with Fidelity Investments continues to grow, both in the theatre with this season's production of Young Frankenstein, and in the community as Fidelity FutureStage brings the world of theatre to hundreds of kids in our local schools."

Fidelity FutureStage enables over 600 NYC students from 10 different public schools to get a real view into the world of Broadway theater. Students learn firsthand from industry professionals about acting, playwriting, directing and all the behind-the-scenes production. They also attend Broadway shows and each student writes a 10-minute play. Ultimately, one play from each school is chosen and performed by the students at New World Stages this June.