Opening Act Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsNew York, United States11-50 Employees
Opening Act is a nonprofit focused on arts equity through theater education in New York City and beyond. For twenty-five years, it has provided free, high-quality theater education to students in under-resourced NYC public schools, helping them build confidence and a sense of possibility. In a city where only 38% of NYC high schools offer theater education, Opening Act works to close the access gap with a student-centered curriculum rooted in improvisation and playmaking that develops artistic voice and leadership. Its program reports strong outcomes, with 93% motivated to attend school, 96% better understanding how others think and feel, 98% anticipating skills for a future career, and all participants gaining greater self-confidence. The organization is based in Brooklyn, New York, and operates as a mid-sized nonprofit within the nonprofit arts education sector.