Disney Musicals in Schools is a free program offered to a limited number of public elementary schools each year. Through the program schools receive free performance rights and ShowKit materials to a 30-minute Disney musical written for elementary school performers. Over the course of a semester, professional Teaching Artists guide school teachers through the process of mounting a musical with student performers. Our goal is to provide the training necessary for teachers to continue a tradition of theater education for years to come.
Musical theater combines all the art forms and provides an engaging opportunity for young people to work onstage or behind the scenes. But beyond the joys of storytelling onstage, musical theater fosters:
Disney Musicals in Schools is offered through select arts organizations across the country. Find out if Disney Musicals in Schools is available in your community, and check back here for news on future locations. Be sure to visit “For Parents”, “For Theaters”, or “For Schools” for information on how you can bring Disney Musicals in Schools to your community.
Spectrum News1 takes a look into Disney Musicals in Schools at Saturn Street Elementary in Los Angeles, CA.
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Goodman Theatre collaborates with Univision Chicago to spotlight their second year of Disney Musicals in Schools!
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The Walnut Street Theatre brings the Student Share Celebration Disney Musicals in Schools event to its mainstage!
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The Smith Center becomes the first ever organization selected by Disney to partner with a rural arts organization.
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Disney Musicals in Schools Los Angeles celebrates its first year of bringing musical theatre to elementary schools!
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West Palm Beach, FL launches Disney Musicals in Schools after Kravis Center receives $100,000 grant.
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Disney Musicals in Schools launches in Louisville, KY. StageOne Family Theatre receives $100,000 grant from Disney!
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Disney Musicals in Schools expands to London with Eastside Educational Trust!
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Disney Musicals in Schools launches in Madison. Overture Center receives $100,000 grant from Disney.
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Disney Musicals in Schools launches in Orlando. Dr. Phillips Center receives $100,000 grant from Disney.
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