activities · 19
what they do
direct service · 17
- Community Engagement and EventsOrganizes various community events including monthly meetings with educational forums and theatre games, field trips to school productions, club anniversaries, senior send-offs, and an annual New Year's Eve event with entertainment and performances.
- Community Engagement and EventsOrganizes monthly meetings with educational forums and theatre games, hosts field trips to school productions, and holds an annual New Year's Eve event with entertainment and performances.
- Community Engagement and SupportOrganizes monthly meetings with educational forums and theatre games, hosts field trips, provides performance opportunities, and fosters alumni affiliations through events like club anniversaries and senior send-offs.
- Daytime Theatrical Performances for Young Audiences Youth & Family Theatrical ProductionsProduces daytime theatrical performances specifically designed for young audiences and school group field trips.
- Monte Awards Program Accessible & Inclusive Theater ProductionsProvides expert adjudication for high school musical theater performances in Southern Arizona, recognizing outstanding productions, performers, and creative teams, and sending winners to the Jimmy Awards in New York.
- Monte Awards Program Accessible & Inclusive Theater ProductionsAdministers the Monte Awards, which provide expert adjudication for high school musical theater performances in Southern Arizona. The program recognizes outstanding achievements in various categories, including Best Musical, Best Actor/Actress, Best Direction, and Creative Team awards, and sends winners to the Jimmy Awards in New York.
- Monte Awards Program Accessible & Inclusive Theater ProductionsAdministers the Monte Awards, which adjudicates high school musical theater performances in Southern Arizona, recognizes outstanding achievements in various categories (e.g., Best Musical, Best Actor/Actress, Best Direction), and sends winners to the Jimmy Awards in New York City, covering transportation costs.
- Professional Vocal CoachingProvides professional vocal coaching to participating students to help them refine their craft and build confidence in musical theater.
- Professional Vocal Coaching Private Music & Performing Arts InstructionProvides professional vocal coaching to participating students to refine their craft and build confidence, particularly for those involved in the Monte Awards program.
- Scholarship Program Performing Arts Training ScholarshipsOffers scholarships to financially disadvantaged youth and families, covering up to 50% of program fees for participation in summer theater camps, Drama Club, and other educational programs.
- Scholarship Program for Arts Education Performing Arts Training ScholarshipsOffers scholarships to financially disadvantaged youth and families, covering up to 50% of program fees for participation in summer theater camps, Drama Club, classes, and workshops.
- Scholarship Program for Youth Arts Participation Performing Arts Training ScholarshipsOffers scholarships to financially disadvantaged youth and families, covering up to 50% of program fees, to enable participation in summer theater camps, Drama Club, and other educational programs.
- Theatrical Production for Youth and Schools Youth & Family Theatrical ProductionsProduces daytime theatrical performances designed for young audiences and school group field trips, including stage adaptations like Alice in Wonderland JR., and provides meals for cast and crew during performances.
- Youth Arts Education Programs Youth & Adult Theater Education ProgramsProvides arts education programs for youth aged 8 to 18, including structured programs like Drama Club, immersive summer camps, and year-round productions, offering instruction, creative resources, and stage opportunities.
- Youth Arts Education and Performance Programs Youth & Adult Theater Education ProgramsProvides arts education programs, including structured Drama Club, immersive summer camps, and year-round productions, for youth aged 8 to 18 in Tucson. These programs offer instruction, creative resources, stage opportunities, and intensive coaching to develop musical theater skills and confidence.
- Youth Musical Theater Education and Production Youth & Adult Theater Education ProgramsProvides arts education programs, intensive coaching, and stage opportunities for youth aged 8 to 18, including summer camps, year-round Drama Club, and youth productions, with over 100 hours of instruction and rehearsal for participants.
- Youth Production of Theatrical Performances Youth & Family Theatrical ProductionsProduces stage adaptations of musicals, such as Alice in Wonderland JR., featuring young performers. These productions include extensive instruction and rehearsal, and some are designed as daytime performances for young audiences and school field trips.
capacity building · 2
- Josiah Santos Memorial Education Fund Artist Support ProgramsEstablished and manages the Josiah Santos Memorial Education Fund to provide financial support for aspiring theatre students.
- Josiah Santos Memorial Education Fund Artist Support ProgramsEstablished the Josiah Santos Memorial Education Fund to provide support for aspiring theatre students.
strategies · 17
how they think
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- Arts for Youth Development and Empowerment arts-for-personal-developmentARTS EXPRESS uses theater education and performance as a vehicle for youth self-discovery, personal expression, confidence-building, and the development of transferable life skills such as communication, empathy, and resilience. This approach fosters a supportive, family-like community for artistic and personal growth.
- Arts-Integrated Educational Engagement arts-in-educationUses vibrant storytelling, music, and choreography to bring narratives to life in ways that inspire creativity and support educational goals for young audiences.
- Arts-in-Education for Creativity and Learning arts-in-educationARTS EXPRESS uses vibrant storytelling, music, and choreography in performances to inspire creativity and support educational goals in young audiences.
- Broadening Access to Live Theatre ticket_access_expansionARTS EXPRESS aims to make live musical theatre accessible to a wider audience by targeting diverse social and organizational groups, simplifying group booking, and utilizing gift cards and scholarships to expand access, particularly for underserved populations.
- Community-Based Youth Development through Theater community-based youth developmentFosters a supportive, family-like environment where youth grow artistically and personally through sustained engagement in theater, including required volunteer participation as part of scholarship engagement.
- Equitable Access to Theater Education and Experiences arts access for equityExpands access to live theater and arts education through scholarships based on Title 1 eligibility, gift cards, group access programs, and inclusive programming for diverse social groups and skill levels.
- Expanding Access to Live Theater arts_access_for_equityARTS EXPRESS aims to broaden access to live musical theater experiences for diverse social and organizational groups, including through scholarship-supported access and the use of gift cards. They also provide dedicated support to simplify group booking and coordination.
- Inclusive and Safe Audience Experience accessibility_focusedEnsures accessibility, safety, and comfort for all patrons through health protocols, content guidance, and dedicated support for group coordination, enabling reflective and inclusive audience engagement.
- Needs-Based Scholarship with Volunteer Requirement needs-based_scholarshipARTS EXPRESS provides needs-based scholarships, with eligibility determined by Arizona's Title 1 guidelines, and requires recipients to volunteer with the organization as a condition of the scholarship.
- Personal and Life Skills Development via Arts Education arts-for-personal-developmentUses theater and arts education as a vehicle for youth self-discovery, confidence-building, and the development of transferable life skills such as communication, empathy, and resilience.
- Talent Development Pipeline talent_development_pipelineARTS EXPRESS identifies and develops emerging musical theater talent through a regional awards and coaching program, providing a pathway for artistic growth and recognition.
- Talent Development Pipeline talent_development_pipelineARTS EXPRESS identifies and develops emerging musical theater talent through a regional awards and coaching program.
- Theatre and Storytelling for Transformation storytelling-for-changeARTS EXPRESS leverages theatre and storytelling as powerful tools to facilitate personal and community transformation.
- Theatrical Adaptation for Youth Engagement youth-focused_theatrical_adaptationARTS EXPRESS adapts classic theatrical works with updated scripts and scores specifically tailored for young performers, making them more engaging and relevant for youth participation.
- Youth Development through Arts Education arts-for-personal-developmentARTS EXPRESS uses arts education, specifically musical theater, as a vehicle for youth self-discovery, personal expression, confidence-building, and the development of transferable life skills like communication, empathy, and resilience. This approach fosters a supportive, family-like community for artistic and personal growth.
- Youth Talent Development through Theater talent development pipelineIdentifies and nurtures emerging musical theater talent by combining regional awards, coaching programs, and inclusive casting opportunities, with adaptations tailored for young performers.
- Youth-Focused Theatrical Adaptation youth-focused_theatrical_adaptationARTS EXPRESS adapts classic theatrical works with updated scripts and scores specifically tailored for young performers to engage and inspire creativity in young audiences.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Drama Club
A community for young performers aged 8 to 18 to build skills, forge friendships, and discover mentorship in the arts.
Monte Awards
A program that recognizes and celebrates outstanding high school musical theater talent in Southern Arizona, providing mentorship and opportunities for young performers.
Summer Camp
A program that offers young artists the opportunity to explore musical theater through quality instruction and stage opportunities.
relationships · 7
who they work with
- Arts Express Theatre Tucson Partner — Local presenting partner for the New Year's Eve on Broadway event.
- Broadway Junior Network — Member of the Broadway Junior catalogue, using licensed theatrical adaptations for youth productions.
- Broadway in Tucson Partner — Provides exclusive discounts to its members for Broadway in Tucson productions.
- Fox Tucson Theatre Partner — Provides exclusive discounts to its members for Fox Tucson Theatre events.
- Jimmy Awards Partner — Provides a national stage for Monte Award winners from Southern Arizona.
- Josiah Santos Partner — Fund established in memory of Josiah Santos to support theatre education.
- Park Place Mall Partner — Thousands of audience members and holiday shoppers at Park Place Mall will see donor generosity celebrated daily.