VIDEOS: Disney Provides Grant For Theatre Programs in Underserved Boston Elementary Schools

Continuing its mission to offer free opportunities for underserved elementary schools to build sustainable musical theatre programs, Disney Musicals In Schools, an outreach initiative developed by Disney Theatrical Group, is providing a $100,000 grant to Boston's Children's Theatre (BCT).

As reported by American Theatre, selected schools will receive free performance rights and ShowKit materials to a 30-minute Disney musical written for elementary school performers. Over the course of a semester, professional Teaching Artists guide school teachers through the process of mounting a musical with student performers. The goal is to provide the training necessary for teachers to continue a tradition of theater education for years to come.

Visit bostonchildrenstheatre.org/Disney for an application.

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The videos below document the program's success at five New York City Schools.