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Batavia Today
By the People, for the People
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati Accepting Applications for JumpStart Theatre
The three-year program aims to build sustainable musical theater programs in underserved schools.
Mar. 10, 2026 at 7:03pm
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The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati is currently accepting applications for the 2026-2027 season of its JumpStart Theatre program, a three-year initiative created by the Educational Theatre Foundation in collaboration with iTheatrics and Music Theatre International to establish musical theater programs in underserved schools that previously had none.
Why it matters
JumpStart Theatre provides valuable opportunities for students in the Cincinnati tri-state area to get involved in musical theater productions, which can help develop important skills like creative problem-solving, collaboration, and empathy. The program aims to increase access to the arts in underserved communities.
The details
Selected schools will receive $12,000 worth of training, mentoring, and production support to put on a full-scale musical theater show for their community. Teams of three or more teachers from each school will participate in professional development workshops to learn all aspects of musical theater production.
- Applications are open now through April 1, 2026.
- Selected schools will be announced later this spring and will begin the program in fall 2026.
The players
Educational Theatre Foundation
The philanthropic arm of the Educational Theatre Association, whose shared vision is to build a global community of creative problem solvers, effective collaborators, and empathetic individuals through theatre.
iTheatrics
A New York City-based company that collaborated with the Educational Theatre Foundation and Music Theatre International to create the JumpStart Theatre program.
Music Theatre International
A New York City-based company that collaborated with the Educational Theatre Foundation and iTheatrics to create the JumpStart Theatre program.
What’s next
Selected schools will begin implementing the JumpStart Theatre program in their schools in the fall of 2026.
The takeaway
The JumpStart Theatre program is an important initiative that aims to increase access to the arts and musical theater education in underserved communities, providing students with opportunities to develop valuable skills and creative expression.
