PPAC Announces Five New Schools Selected for Disney Musicals in Schools Program
Ppac Anuncia Cinco Nuevas Escuelas Seleccionadas Para El Programa Disney Musicals In Schools
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) has announced five new Rhode Island public schools selected for the 2026 Disney Musicals in Schools program, which offers free musical theater residencies to schools with at least 40% of students on free or reduced lunch. The chosen schools are Achievement First Iluminar Mayoral Academy Elementary (Cranston), Governor Christopher DelSesto Middle (Providence), Joseph Jenks Middle (Pawtucket), Tiogue Elementary (Coventry), and Veazie Street Elementary (Providence). Middle schools will participate in a 22-week residency, while elementary schools will have a 17-week program starting January 2026. Each school receives performance rights, educational materials, and guidance from two teaching artists. Teachers collaborate with PPAC artists to learn how to produce and direct Disney KIDS (30-minute) or Disney JR (60-minute) musicals, culminating in a Student Share Celebration at PPAC’s stage. Since its launch in 2010, the program has engaged over 450 students and 65 teachers across 16 Rhode Island schools, fostering skills like teamwork, communication, and confidence through musical theater. Disney Musicals in Schools aims to provide equitable arts access to under-resourced public schools nationwide.
El Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) anunció las cinco escuelas públicas seleccionadas para participar en el programa Disney Musicals in Schools en 2026, una iniciativa de Disney Theatrical Group que busca fomentar programas teatrales sostenibles en escuelas con al menos 40% de alumnos en situación de vulnerabilidad económica. Las escuelas seleccionadas son Achievement First Iluminar Mayoral Academy Elementary (Cranston), Governor Christopher DelSesto Middle School (Providence), Joseph Jenks Middle School (Pawtucket), Tiogue Elementary (Coventry) y Veazie Street Elementary (Providence).
Las escuelas secundarias iniciaron una residencia de teatro musical de 22 semanas, mientras que las primarias comenzarán una de 17 semanas en enero de 2026. Cada institución recibirá derechos de presentación, materiales educativos y apoyo de dos artistas docentes para producir un musical Disney KIDS o Disney JR. Los docentes colaboran con los artistas para aprender a dirigir, coreografiar y musicar las obras, culminando en una celebración en el escenario del PPAC ante la comunidad escolar.
Desde 2010, el programa ha beneficiado a más de 450 estudiantes y 65 maestros en 16 escuelas de Rhode Island, promoviendo habilidades como trabajo en equipo, comunicación y confianza. Disney Musicals in Schools busca garantizar el acceso equitativo a las artes en escuelas con recursos limitados.
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