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“Opening Act made things that seemed impossible to do, possible. They taught me diligence and determination.” Jamila Brown, Opening Act Alumni. Learn morePhoto by Alex Sarian
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Rock Your Rhythm with Opening Act! February 9 at Tenjune!

design: Abbey Golden & Drew Bruck

It's time to dance to keep theater alive in New York City's highest need schools! Opening Act's Social Board invites you to Rock Your Rhythm! Our super fun, low ticket price dance party is coming your way February 9th!  Complimentary wine from 7-8 pm, music spun by DJ Mirakulus, and a live performance at 8:30 by Firehouse featuring Ladyfingaz - plus our most amazing raffle ever! Buy your tickets today!

Every student deserves a place to shine. We provide the stage.

Opening Act's theater programs provide students attending New York City's most under-served schools the opportunity to gain confidence, pride, and the knowledge that they can succeed at anything in life. Currently serving ten New York City high schools, our vision is to be able to offer a high quality theater program to any New York City school that needs one.

Although our medium is the theater, our results go well beyond the stage. Opening Act students emerge as energized leaders within their schools. They value community and commitment and display confidence in themselves and their ability to accomplish anything they set out to achieve. What we do.