The Situation Project Announces New Investment In NYC Public Schools to Bring The Power Of Cultural Experiences To Students And Educators
The Situation Project announces an exciting five-year partnership between Broadway and NYC public schools to ensure access to cultural experiences for thousands of students.
NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Situation Project, a 501(c)(3) that provides cultural access for high-performing, arts-deficient public middle schools, announced a new, five-year plan to bring a sustainable program of arts and cultural experiences to select NYC public schools.
The Situation Project has solidified relationships that ensure a range of arts and cultural experiences for students including live theatre, museums and attractions in partnership with schools showing proven academic performance despite limited access to resources. This fall, students will attend Broadway musicals (On Your Feet!, Finding Neverland, School of Rock and The Phantom of the Opera) and engage in supporting curriculum to immerse themselves in the remarkable stories told on these stages.
"Living in the cultural capital of the world, access to enriching arts and cultural experiences should be a given for all New York City public school students – unfortunately, this is not the case," said Damian Bazadona, Founder of The Situation Project. "With the help of some very passionate supporters, we are at the beginning of an exciting groundswell of support in using the power of live, cultural experiences to enrich our communities – particularly those not currently served with the access and resources they deserve. Our local, public schools are the incubators of tomorrow's leaders; so we simply see this as an investment in our own community."
With the support of leaders in the NYC arts and culture community, including Situation Interactive, Jujamcyn Theaters, and The Nederlander Organization, in addition to other producers, creatives, entrepreneurs and members of the local community, The Situation Project has pledged funds to provide five years of experiences to ensure each student feels the lasting benefit from ongoing exposure to the arts.
"Broadway is home to so many amazing stories and remarkable talent," said Micah Hollingworth, VP of Operations at Jujamcyn Theaters, a founding supporter of The Situation Project. "Creating an environment where the students can see themselves in the talent both onstage and backstage is enriching on so many levels for the students and the faculty."
Founded in 2011, The Situation Project has provided cultural experiences to date for over 5,000 New York City students, including The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Wicked, Mary Poppins, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, Honeymoon in Vegas, Mamma Mia!, War Horse, and The 39 Steps among many others.
"Our mission is clear – invest in those schools that are doing the most with the least. As an investment, it's financially prudent, morally right and within our means collectively to see true results of this effort," added Bazadona.
About The Situation Project: Founded in 2011, The Situation Project has provided cultural experiences for over 5,000 NYC students. To support The Situation Project, visit the official website at www.situationproject.org.
Contact: Jordan Person, (646) 652-7986, [email protected]
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