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This year, Opening Act is celebrating 25 years of empowering young people through theater . Since our founding in 2000, we’ve been on a mission to bring the transformative power of theater to New York City students — helping them discover their voices, build confidence, and develop the skills they need to succeed both on stage and off. A Quarter-Century of Impact Over the past 25 years, Opening Act has: Reached thousands of students  across NYC public schools Supported young

Opening Act is proud to announce the launch of the Opening Act Youth Company, a brand-new citywide ensemble bringing together high school students from across New York City to create bold, original theater that amplifies youth voices and tackles issues that matter most to them. Beginning in October 2025, the Opening Act Youth Company will collaborate over several months to devise and perform an original play  rooted in the ensemble’s own stories, ideas, and social justice th

At Opening Act, there’s a powerful moment that happens in every workshop. Students and Teaching Artists turn to one another and say: “I’ve got your back.” It’s not just part of the curriculum — it’s a promise. A commitment to show up for one another, take creative risks, and move forward together. Now, Opening Act is calling on our wider community to live that same spirit. This fall, we launched the “I’ve Got Your Back” Campaign , a community-wide effort to raise $35,000 by S