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Theater Applicants

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Our Theater Partners

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About us

theatre works! is a nonprofit that makes theatre more accessible for children and young people from underserved communities 

Our focus is to provide theater tickets, and related educational experiences to young people from underserved communities across the US.

Theatres can apply for tickets and transport costs for children and young people aged 7 – 16 to attend professional theatre performances. Grants are worth up to $5,000.

The school(s) listed on your application must have a minimum of 40% Free and Reduced-Price Lunch (FRPL) eligibility/Title 1.

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