Grantee Database

WEST Performing Arts, Inc.

Grant Year

2023-24

Grant Program

Impact Projects

Award Amount

$21,250.00

Project Description

With support from the California Arts Council, WEST continues the successful THEATRE Q, an arts incubation opportunity for LGBTQIA+ youth ages 18-24 exploring Queer cultural heritage and relevant issues facing this community members today. THEATRE Q creates a platform that uplifts and amplifies the LGBTQIA+ community experience.

Organization Summary

The Power of Play – Dynamic Arts Education for Schools
Transforming education through vibrant performing arts integration, sparking creativity and engagement in K-12 classrooms.
* Professional Development: Our Embedded Arts Integration residencies and educator training programs empower teachers to weave the arts into K-12 curricula, igniting student potential.
* Tailored Engagements: Customized workshops, residencies, and performances deliver impactful Arts Integration and Education for K-12 students, fostering creativity and connection.

Performing Arts Academy (Ages 5-24)
From curious beginners to aspiring pre-professionals, our academy unleashes creativity and hones talent through dynamic classes: Acting, Voice, Classical and Modern Scene Study, Creative Movement, Playwriting, Audition Techniques, Play Production, and more, igniting a lifelong passion for the performing arts.

Arts Evolved – Community Reconciliation Through Shared Storytelling
Arts Evolved programs amplify underrepresented voices and foster transformative community connections.
* Healing History: Empowers youth to explore cultural heritage and historical narratives through multi-perspective storytelling. Through innovative partnerships, it bridges ideological and physical divides, promoting reconciliation and shared humanity through performances and workshops, transforming lives via the performing arts.
* Sea of Strength: Champions neurodiverse youth, embracing the challenge of promoting self-efficacy and advocacy. We offer trained instructors, peer-to-peer mentorship, and adaptive curricula, creating transformative opportunities for students with learning differences and disabilities.

Creative Futures (Ages 18-24)
* Backstage Pass: Equips youth for theatre careers through hands-on training in Technical Theatre or Arts Education, offering expert instruction and practical experience. This free, mentorship-driven program builds skills, confidence, and creative industry pathways.
* Arts Incubation: Empowers youth to craft original public performances through direct mentorship and free access to WEST’s resources. Guided by mentors at the Broadway Playhouse, participants create community-driven art, sparking innovation and collaboration.

Organization

WEST Performing Arts

Address

526 Broadway

Santa Cruz

95060

County

Santa Cruz

Region

Central Coast

Phone

(831) 425-9378

Congressional District

California's 20th congressional district

State Assembly District

District 29

State Senate District

District 17

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