The stage is not merely the meeting place of all the arts,
but is also the return of art to life.  —  Oscar Wilde

Pioneer Drama Service is proud to offer Touching Lives Through Theatre™ Grants available for the 2010-11 school year. Because we believe so strongly in the power of theatre to make a difference in a student’s life, we are awarding ten grants of $500 each to qualifying middle and high schools.

We understand that a theatre program creates positive opportunities for students, giving them a place to shine. Theatre allows children to involve themselves in an experience that brings growth, maturity, teamwork and responsibility – qualities that are relevant to all aspects of life.

Each grant is intended to help create a drama experience for students in a school and must be used to stage at least one theatrical production. The grant consists of $500 credit at Pioneer Drama Service, which may be used for materials for your production(s), royalty fees, texts, DVDs and makeup. Grant funds will be awarded by November 15, 2010.

Grant Requirements

• Grants are available to accredited public or private schools in the US and Canada.
• The majority of participants must be of middle or high school age.
• Applicants must have a designated faculty member sponsor for their theatre program.
• The school must have a drama program budget of $1,000 or less annually. Schools with no prior drama program are also eligible to apply.
• All applicants must include a plan for the sustainability of the theatre program.
• At least a portion of the $500 credit must be applied toward a production of a play or musical. Remaining funds may be used for additional productions or for other resources carried by Pioneer Drama Service, such as texts, DVDs and makeup.
• All material purchased through this grant is to remain school property and not the personal property of the faculty sponsor or administrator.
• Mail three copies of the application and a cover letter, postmarked by October 1, 2010.
• A performance must be staged and all funds used by June 15, 2011.
• Grant recipients must write a follow-up report and submit a CD of photos as well as a copy of the performance program by June 30, 2011.