FROM DREAM tO REALITY
This Giving Tuesday, Help Us Build Connection, Community, and Creativity. Your gift today fuels the stories we tell, the artists we nurture, and the communities we serve.
Ten years ago, Vanguard Theater began with a simple idea: that theater could be more than entertainment — that it could be a catalyst for connection, conversation, and change.
Since then, you’ve helped us grow from a dream into a thriving home for artistry and activism — a space where diverse voices are not just included, but centered. Together, we’ve produced groundbreaking new works, reimagined beloved classics, and given hundreds of young artists a place to discover their voice, purpose, and community.
Music Man, 2017
OUR PROGRAMS
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VTC KIDS (8-14)
For our youngest participants, VTC KIDS encourages creativity, self-expression, and collaboration. Students learn to bring characters and stories to life, increasing focus, imagination, and trust in their peers. VTC KIDS develop skills that extend far beyond the stage, preparing them for the many stages of life.
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DREAM VTC (Ages 15-19)
DREAM VTC is a professional-level program by audition, designed for aspiring musical theater professionals. Under the guidance of industry professionals, students experience the demanding rigor of a professional production, learning everything from casting to performance. This program provides a launchpad for emerging talents, often attracting the attention of talent agencies.
This year marks Vanguard’s 10th Anniversary Season, one of our most ambitious yet, featuring:
Topdog/Underdog
Into the Woods
What the Constitution Means to Me
Newsies
Illuminating New Voices Festival
Your support makes all of this possible.
Vanguard exists because people like you believe in the power of storytelling.
Vanguard exists because people like you believe in the power of storytelling.
If our first ten years have shown anything, it’s that theater can spark connection, courage, and community.
Your gift today ensures the next ten years are even bolder.
Support the artists we nurture, the students we uplift, and the communities we serve.
Give today — and help shape what happens next.
