Outreach
The American Musical Theatre is regarded by scholars to be one of only two truly American Art forms. Musical Theatre Guild’s STUDENT OUTREACH and educational programs offer an excellent introduction to this uniquely American treasure and will inspire and excite a new generation of theatre artists and audiences.
Each of our educational shows includes professionally prepared Study Guides for both before and after the performance. All programs comply with most state educational standards.
Our Productions
Our educational revues have been changing student’s lives for decades. Click on the shows below to learn more about our productions.
Your generous donations allow us to bring high school students to the theatre free of charge. These students from all over the greater Los Angeles area are often attending theatre for the very first time. Before the performance, our members visit the students in their classrooms to discuss musical theatre, the show they’re about to see, and how the show and/or its subject matter has affected their history, both past and present. For example, during THE PAJAMA GAME, Unions were discussed. Before HALLELUJAH, BABY!, the Fair Housing Act was explained. For SUGAR, the influence of film on theatre was explored. In addition, Musical Theatre Guild’s two award-winning children’s shows are brought to even younger audiences every year. These shows, performed by Musical Theatre Guild members at Elementary Schools, introduce musical theatre storytelling in an entertaining, accessible, and wholly unforgettable way. It’s just another reason Musical Theatre Guild is one of the most important assets to the LA Musical Theatre community.
Awards and Grants
- The Los Angeles Drama Critics Margaret Harford Award
- California Education Theatre Association Award
- The Actors Equity Foundation
- The ASCAP Foundation
- The California Arts Council
- City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department
- Los Angeles County Arts Commission
- The Barbara and Sheldon Pinchuk Development Fund
- The Friends of the Cerritos Center Development Fund
- The City of Los Angeles Artistic Excellence Citation
- The Weston Family Foundation
Spreading Love
In addition to our extensive in-school outreach, the Musical Theatre Guild regularly provides FREE tickets to hundreds of students throughout our season. For many Los Angeles area students, attending a Musical Theatre Guild show at the Alex Theatre is their introduction to a lifetime of enjoying this truly American art form. This program is funded by our generous patrons and donors. Please click below to be an exciting part of sharing live theatre with the next generation. Thank you for your support!
High School Outreach & University Master Classes
For information on how Musical Theatre Guild can visit your high school students to be inspired and learn more about Musical Theatre and how it touches their lives, or if you’d like to bring our experienced and talented members to give Master Classes to your university music and acting students, please email [email protected]
From our Students
watching the actors recreate uncommon and amazing musicals.