Blumenthal Arts’ Theater Launch Initiative is a two-year partnership designed to help elementary schools launch a new, sustainable musical theater program for their students.

If selected, Bain would work closely with Blumenthal Arts and an experienced teaching artist to build the skills, structures, and resources needed to produce a school musical and establish a Theater program that can continue for years to come.

During the two-year partnership, Bain will receive mentorship, production support, resources, and opportunities to connect their students with the larger Theater community—including participation in Blumenthal Arts’ Junior Theater Celebration.

What the Partnership Includes

Blumenthal Arts will work alongside Bain to help establish the foundation for a successful Theater program. Support may include:

• A teaching artist mentor to guide the school team through the production process

• Licensing and production resources for a student musical

• Support with rehearsal planning, casting, staging, costumes, scenery, props, and other production needs

• Guidance for building an inclusive program that gives students meaningful opportunities to participate both onstage and behind the scenes

• Assistance developing systems for fundraising, family engagement, and long-term program sustainability

• Participation in the Junior Theater Celebration, where students can perform, learn, and celebrate Theater alongside other school groups

A Partnership Built for the Future

The Theater Launch Initiative is designed to launch a program—not temporarily provide one.

Schools selected for the initiative should be ready to take an active role in building their program alongside Blumenthal Arts. School administrators, teachers, families, and other members of the school community will be important partners in making the program successful.