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Dear Junior Theatre Friends and Families!

Dare to Leap is the theme for our 77th Season! We will celebrate themes of adventure and discovery onstage, in the classroom, and in the audience. As we stand at the precipice of our journey, we humbly ask that you dare to donate to Junior Theatre’s Annual Giving Fund.

Donations to the Annual Giving Fund are essential to our work and will provide the necessary resources for Junior Theatre to continue to grow our education offerings, hire the highest quality professional guest artists in San Diego, and maintain space for challenging and daring programming in production (such as our upcoming Churlish Childing of Winter Winds: A Shakespeariment!)

Junior Theatre has an unparalleled history of fostering local talent who go on to have a significant impact in the arts community and beyond. This past season three fun examples of this happened on our own campus…

• • Alumna Maria Patrice Amon, Artistic Director of TuYo Theatre Company, returned to direct Junior Theatre’s winter production of Tomás and the Library Lady. The production was a wonderful celebration of libraries, learning, and Latinx culture. It was also an official World Design Capital San Diego/Tijuana event!
  • This past summer we presented Mean Girls: High School Version. Coincidentally, the original director/choreographer of the Broadway production was Junior Theatre alumnus Casey Nicholaw…who spent his high school years performing on the Casa del Prado stage!
  • Season 76 marked alumnus Joey Price’s first full season as Junior Theatre’s new Producing Artistic Director. Joey has brought wonderful energy and insight to our production staff and season selections. Last season he directed The Sound of Music and will soon get spooky and kooky with The Addams Family this fall.

Your donation to the Annual Giving Fund will also pave the way for future Junior Theatre graduates who will become the next generation of artists and creative leaders. Junior Theatre has long touted that “Theatre skills are skills for life,” and Forbes Magazine confirmed it this year: “70% of employers say creative thinking is the most in-demand skill in 2024!”

Your commitment to San Diego Junior Theatre supports arts education and creative youth development from a student’s first class to their final bow…and all the possible adventures beyond!

Sincerely,
Desha Crownover
Interim Executive Director

WAYS TO DONATE

Become a Sponsor

Sponsor a production, a live orchestra, a student matinee, or tuition for a deserving child. Contact Desha Crownover at 619-239-1311 x230 to learn more.

Matching Gifts

Matching gifts are a great way to increase your donation and double your giving power. Please contact your company’s HR department to learn more about its matching gifts program or contact Desha Crownover, 619-239-1311 x230 for more information and guidance.

Gifts of Stock

Transferring stock is easy and the total value of your gift is tax-deductible, provided it has been held for at least one year and there is no obligation to pay any capital gains tax on the appreciated value. For more information contact Desha Crownever at 619-239-1311 x230.

Our most sincere thanks and appreciation to the following foundations, board members, families, alumni and generous individuals who support San Diego Junior Theatre’s vital programs.