2012 National High School Musical Theater Awards

The Broadway Education Alliance is the proud funder of The National High School Musical Theater Awards, aka the Jimmy™ Awards, an annual celebration of outstanding achievement in vocal, dance and acting performance, developed to elevate the profile of in-school arts education across America; provide college scholarships, and connect promising young performers to the professional theater industry. For more information on this program, visit www.NHSMTA.com

Vision

With annual gross revenues of 1 billion dollars, Broadway is a small industry compared to other corporate sectors. Yet, Broadway shows are a vital ingredient in the fuel that powers the engine for urban renewal, economic development, and cultural tourism for American cities, both large and small.

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STEM to STEAM

STEAM represents the economic progress and breakthrough innovation that comes from adding art and design to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education and research: STEM + Art = STEAM. The value of art and design to innovation is clear: Artists and designers humanize technology, making it understandable and capable of bringing about societal change.

The tools and methods of a studio-based education offer new models for creative problem solving, flexible thinking and risk-taking that are needed in today's complex and dynamic world.

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