Opening Act

Actively centering Black and Brown storytellers for two decades through free, high-quality theater programming, Opening Act is a committed partner in leveling the playing field for young Black, Indigenous, and youth of color attending New York City public schools. Harnessing the power of theater to build community, unlock potential, and unleash possibilities, Opening Act is moving beyond the building so young people across New York City (and beyond) have a consistently joyful space to connect, collaborate, and activate their futures! The Problem New York City public schools are deeply inequitable. In a system where only 37% of high schools have theater programs, the recent (and catastrophic) cuts to the citys budget will diminish access and destroy opportunity for countless young people disproportionately impacted by the intersecting crises wrought by the pandemic and racial injustice. Why Opening Act For twenty years, Opening Act has been able to consistently show up for young...