Arthur Miller Foundation Fellows Program (NYC)

Arthur Miller Foundation Fellows Program (NYC)

Status: Active

Geographic Scope: New York City (all 5 boroughs)

Program Duration: Three-year program for each Fellow cohort

Partnership: New York City Public Schools, NYC Department of Education Office of Arts & Special Projects

Goal: Develop sustainable public school theater programs

Overview

The Arthur Miller Theater Education Program (Fellows Program) is a comprehensive support initiative for certified public school theater teachers to create sustainable in-school theater programs. The program was launched in partnership with the NYC DOE in 2015.

Program Components

• Mentorship from experienced theater professionals
• Cultural partner residencies with Broadway theaters and other high-quality theater companies
• Professional development opportunities
• Classroom resources and materials
• Broadway and theater tickets for Fellows and their students to attend performances

Program Growth

• Launched in 2015 with 15 teachers
• Expanded to 40+ teachers in 40+ schools across all 5 NYC boroughs
• Impacts over 15,000 students annually

Eligibility

• Certified theater teachers in NYC public schools
• Scholars who have earned their theater certification through the Arthur Miller Foundation Scholars Program are eligible upon beginning to teach

Eligibility Criteria

The program targets new certified theater teachers in their earliest years to provide them with resources needed to succeed and establish sustainable theater programs.

Contact

Email: info@arthurmillerfoundation.org