What they call their work
What they do
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Theatre Awards and Honors Administration 1 activity
- Hosts annual Minty Awards ceremony for high school theatreOrganizes and hosts an annual awards ceremony recognizing outstanding achievements in high school musical theatre productions on Staten Island, including student performances of seven-minute medleys with live orchestral accompaniment and the presentation of fourteen annual awards.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Organizes annual dinner gala fundraiser for high school theatreHosts an annual dinner gala as a primary fundraising event to support high school theatre departments, with proceeds directed toward educational programs such as workshops, master classes, and the Minty Awards.
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Arts Education Access Programs 1 activity
- Provides arts education programs to high school studentsOffers arts education initiatives including master classes, workshops, and audition preparation for high school students in New York City, particularly Staten Island, as part of its mission to support and promote high school dramatic arts programs.
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Who runs it
- Bronwyn Fugate — Director
- Kayla McBratney — Executive Director
- Tanya Glassman — Director
- Vincent Innocente — Director
Who they work with
- Moore Catholic High School Partner — Participating school in the Minty Awards program
- Msgr. Farrell High School Partner — Participating school in the Minty Awards program
- New York High Schools Partner — Collaborates with New York high schools to promote dramatic arts programs and student performers.
- Nicotra's Ballroom Partner — Venue partner hosting the 15th Anniversary Minty Awards Dinner Gala.
- Notre Dame Academy Partner — Participating school in the Minty Awards program
- Notre Dame Academy High School Partner — Recipient of The St. Genesius Award for Outstanding Musical in 2025
- St. Joseph Hill Academy Partner — Participating school in the Minty Awards program
- St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School Partner — Participating school in the Minty Awards program
- St. Peter’s Boys’ High School Partner — Participating school in the Minty Awards program
- Staten Island high schools Partner — Collaborates with Staten Island high schools to feature their theatre students' performances and award recipients.
How they approach the work
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- Arts Recognition as Incentive for Participation and Achievementmethodology: arts_recognition_programBy recognizing excellence in high school theatre through awards and public celebration, the organization increases student participation and achievement in the performing arts, because validation and prestige motivate continued engagement and excellence.
- Event-Based Fundraising to Sustain and Expand Educational Programsmethodology: event-based_fundraising_for_educationBy generating funds through an annual gala, the organization sustains and expands its high school theater arts education initiatives, because dedicated fundraising events create reliable revenue streams that directly support program continuity and growth.
- Peer Review by Industry Professionals to Ensure Credibility and Qualitymethodology: peer_review_juryBy evaluating student performances through a jury of experienced theatre professionals using established criteria, the organization ensures that recognition is credible and educationally meaningful, because expert assessment reinforces learning and sets high standards for growth.