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Fidelity FutureStage enables over 600 NYC students from 10 different public schools to get a real view into the world of Broadway theater. Students learn firsthand from LEAP (Learning through an Expanded Arts Program) and other industry professionals about acting, playwriting, directing and all the behind-the-scenes production. They also attend Broadway shows and each student writes a 10-minute play. Ultimately, one play from each school is chosen and performed by the students at New World Stages this June. BWW TV: Fidelity FutureStage Celebrity Artist Chazz Palminteri by Craig Brockman - May 30, 2008 Celebrated actor Chazz Palminteri discusses the power and inspiration of being a part of the Fidelity FutureStage program and speaking to the students. Fidelity FutureStage gives students the extraordinary opportunity to learn from some of the Broadway community’s leading playwrights, directors, designers and actors – both in their classrooms and at Broadway theatres – and ultimately experience the thrill of bringing their own creativity to life on a professional stage. (more...) BWW TV: Fidelity FutureStage Celebrity Artists Share Their Inspiration by Craig Brockman - May 06, 2008 Celebrated actor Charles Dutton and others discuss the power and inspiration of being a part of the Fidelity FutureStage program and speaking to the students. Fidelity FutureStage gives students the extraordinary opportunity to learn from some of the Broadway community’s leading playwrights, directors, designers and actors – both in their classrooms and at Broadway theatres – and ultimately experience the thrill of bringing their own creativity to life on a professional stage. (more...) BWW TV: Fidelity FutureStage Finale Performance of the Hillcrest High School Play 'RELATIONSHIPS' by Craig Brockman - June 11, 2008 The Theater Institute at Hillcrest High School is represented in the Fidelity FutureStage program by the selected play, Relationships. (more...) BWW TV: Fidelity FutureStage Finale Performance of the Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics Play 'THROUGH EACH LINE OF PAIN AND GLORY' by Craig Brockman - June 11, 2008 The Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics is represented in the Fidelity FutureStage program by the selected play, Through Each Line Of Pain And Glory. (more...) BWW TV: Fidelity FutureStage Finale Performance of the High School for Enterprise, Business and Technology Play 'STREETWALKER' by Craig Brockman - June 11, 2008 The High School for Enterprise, Business and Technology is represented in the Fidelity FutureStage program by the selected play, Streetwalker. (more...) Photo Coverage: Fidelity FutureStage Finale First Night by Peter James Zielinski - June 06, 2008 Fidelity FutureStage enabled over 600 NYC students from 10 different public schools to get a real view into the world of Broadway theater. Students learn firsthand from industry professionals about acting, playwriting, directing and all the behind-the-scenes production. Each of the participating schools also had a play that was selected to represent them at the gala finale performed by the students.The Fidelity FutureStage Finale took place at New World Stages June 2nd and 3rd. (more...) BWW TV: Fidelity FutureStage Finale Performance of the Philippa Schuyler Middle School for the Gifted Play 'JUST BE YOURSELF, I CAN BE THAT 2' by Craig Brockman - June 05, 2008 Philippa Schuyler Middle School for the Gifted and Talented is represented in the Fidelity FutureStage program by the selected play, Just Be Yourself, I Can Be That 2. (more...) BWW TV: Fidelity FutureStage Finale Performance of the Millennium Art Academy Play 'IN SEARCH OF EUPHORIA' by Craig Brockman - June 05, 2008 Millennium Art Academy is represented in the Fidelity FutureStage program by the selected play, In Search Of Euphoria. (more...) BWW TV: Fidelity FutureStage Finale Performance of the Long Island City High School Play 'WHAT'S HIS NAME?' by Craig Brockman - June 05, 2008 Long Island City High School is represented in the Fidelity FutureStage program by the selected play, What's His Name? (more...) BWW TV: Fidelity FutureStage Finale Performance of the Forest Hills High School Play 'IN YOUR HEAD' by Craig Brockman - June 05, 2008 Forest Hills High School is represented in the Fidelity FutureStage program by the selected play, In Your Head. (more...) BWW TV: Fidelity FutureStage Finale Performance of the High School of Arts and Technology at MLK Play 'SACRIFICES FOR LIFE' by Craig Brockman - June 05, 2008 The High School of Arts and Technology at MLK is represented in the Fidelity FutureStage program by the selected play,Sacrifices For Life. (more...) BWW TV: Fidelity FutureStage Finale Performance Documentary by Craig Brockman - June 05, 2008 Learn more about the Fidelity FutureStage program in this moving documentary that was shown at the Finale Performance. (more...) BWW TV: Fidelity FutureStage Jordan L. Mott, Middle School 22 Play 'ROLLIN IN GOLD' by Craig Brockman - June 04, 2008 Jordan L. Mott, Middle School 22 is represented in the Fidelity FutureStage program by the selected play, Rollin In Gold. In this video the student author, cast and crew discuss the excitement and challenges of bringing the play to audiences. (more...) BWW TV: Fidelity FutureStage Jordan L. Mott, Middle School 22 Students Bring You Behind the Scenes of 'ROLLIN IN GOLD' by Craig Brockman - May 30, 2008 Jordan L. Mott, Middle School 22 is represented in the Fidelity FutureStage program by the selected play, Rollin In Gold. We gave the students a FLIP video camera to get the inside scoop... (more...) BWW TV: Fidelity FutureStage Behind the Scenes with Forest Hills High School's 'IN YOUR HEAD' by Craig Brockman - May 30, 2008 Forest Hills High School is represented in the Fidelity FutureStage program by the selected play, In Your Head. We gave the students a FLIP video camera to get the inside scoop... (more...) BWW TV: Fidelity FutureStage Millennium Art Academy Backstage with 'IN SEARCH OF EUPHORIA' by Craig Brockman - May 30, 2008 Millennium Art Academy is represented in the Fidelity FutureStage program by the selected play, In Search Of Euphoria. We gave the students a FLIP video camera to get the inside scoop... (more...) BWW TV: Fidelity FutureStage Philippa Schuyler Middle School for the Gifted and Talented Students Go Behind the Scenes of 'JUST BE YOURSELF, I CAN BE THAT 2' by Craig Brockman - May 30, 2008 Philippa Schuyler Middle School for the Gifted and Talented is represented in the Fidelity FutureStage program by the selected play, Just Be Yourself, I Can Be That 2. We gave the students a FLIP video camera to get the inside scoop... (more...) BWW TV: Fidelity FutureStage Director Sam Scalamoni on Bringing Professional Insight to Students by Craig Brockman - May 28, 2008 Sam Scalamoni served as the Associate Director of Disney's Beauty and the Beast for more than three years, setting and maintaining companies on Broadway, the United Kingdom, Brazil, and Korea. He most recently served as the Associate Director for Elton John's recent Broadway musical Lestat based on Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles. He brings that professional theatrical experience to the Fidelity FutureStage program as director of its performance production finale. (more...) BWW TV: Fidelity FutureStage Teaching Artist Raquel Almazan Describes The Power of Student's Artistic Growth And Inspiration by Craig Brockman - May 28, 2008 Fidelity FutureStage and Leap Teaching Artist Raquel Almazan shares the excitement of seeing the student's creative growth during the inspirational journey of the Fidelity FutureStage program. (more...) BWW TV: Fidelity FutureStage Teaching Artist D. Rubin Green On The Performance Experience by Craig Brockman - May 27, 2008 Fidelity FutureStage and Leap Teaching Artist D. Rubin Green discusses the performance process and creative experience of the students as they rehearse and explore the play. (more...) BWW TV: Fidelity FutureStage Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics Play 'THROUGH EACH LINE OF PAIN AND GLORY' by Craig Brockman - May 27, 2008 The Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics is represented in the Fidelity FutureStage program by the selected play, Through Each Line Of Pain And Glory. Here the play's student author, cast and crew discuss the excitement and challenges of bringing the play to audiences. (more...) BWW TV: Fidelity FutureStage Leap Artistic Director Ryan Lee on Guiding Student's Creativity by Craig Brockman - May 27, 2008 Ryan Lee is a professional actor and a member of both the Screen Actor's Guild (SAG) and Actor's Equity Association (AEA). As Fidelity FutureStage's Artistic Director, he guides the students as they navigate the creative journey from the first rehearsal to the final performance. (more...) BWW TV: Fidelity FutureStage Philippa Schuyler Middle School for the Gifted and Talented - Just Be Yourself, I Can Be That 2 by Craig Brockman - May 27, 2008 Philippa Schuyler Middle School for the Gifted and Talented is represented in the Fidelity FutureStage program by the selected play, Just Be Yourself, I Can Be That 2. Here the play's student author, cast and crew discuss the excitement and challenges of bringing the play to audiences. (more...) BWW TV: Fidelity FutureStage Long Island City High School Play 'WHAT'S HIS NAME?' by Craig Brockman - May 22, 2008 Long Island City High School is represented in the Fidelity FutureStage program by the selected play,What's His Name? Here the play's student author, cast and crew discuss the excitement and challenges of bringing the play to audiences. (more...) High School of Arts and Technology at MLK Play 'SACRIFICES FOR LIFE' by Craig Brockman - May 16, 2008 The High School of Arts and Technology at MLK is represented in the Fidelity FutureStage program by the selected play,Sacrifices For Life. Here the play's student authors, cast and crew discuss the excitement and challenges of bringing the play to audiences. (more...) BWW TV: Fidelity FutureStage Millennium Art Academy Play 'IN SEARCH OF EUPHORIA' by Craig Brockman - May 16, 2008 Millennium Art Academy is represented in the Fidelity FutureStage program by the selected play, In Search Of Euphoria. Here the play's student authors, cast and crew discuss the excitement and challenges of bringing the play to audiences. (more...) BWW TV: Fidelity FutureStage Teaching Artist Alexia Vernon Explains The Role Of The Teaching Artist by Craig Brockman - May 16, 2008 Fidelity FutureStage and Leap Teaching Artist Alexia Vernon explains her role as a Teaching Artist and how being one inspires her in her own creative life. (more...) BWW TV: Fidelity FutureStage Teaching Artist Jolie Tong Gives Insight Into Shaping The Student Play by Craig Brockman - May 16, 2008 Fidelity FutureStage and Leap Teaching Artist Jolie Tong shares her creative journey working with the student playwright, actors and artistic success of the program. As a teaching artist she shapes and focusing the students plays and performances. (more...) BWW TV: Fidelity FutureStage Forest Hills High School Play 'IN YOUR HEAD' by Craig Brockman - May 14, 2008 Forest Hills High School is represented in the Fidelity FutureStage program by the selected play, In Your Head. Here the play's student author, cast and crew discuss the excitement and challenges of bringing the play to audiences. (more...) BWW TV: Fidelity FutureStage Documentary - Part II by Craig Brockman - May 12, 2008 Learn more about the Fidelity FutureStage program in Part 2 of this moving documentary. (more...) BWW TV: Fidelity FutureStage Hillcrest High School Play 'RELATIONSHIPS' by Craig Brockman - May 06, 2008 The Theater Institute at Hillcrest High School is represented in the Fidelity FutureStage program by the selected play, Relationships. Here the play's student author, cast and crew discuss the excitement and challenges of bringing the play to audiences. (more...) BWW TV: Fidelity FutureStage Finale Performance of the Jordan L. Mott, Middle School 22 Play 'ROLLIN IN GOLD' by Craig Brockman - January 01, 2001 Jordan L. Mott, Middle School 22 is represented in the Fidelity FutureStage program by the selected play, Rollin In Gold. (more...) Photo Coverage: Fidelity FutureStage Finale Performance Second Night by Peter James Zielinski - June 06, 2008 Fidelity FutureStage enabled over 600 NYC students from 10 different public schools to get a real view into the world of Broadway theater. Students learn firsthand from industry professionals about acting, playwriting, directing and all the behind-the-scenes production. Each of the participating schools also had a play that was selected to represent them at the gala finale performed by the students.The Fidelity FutureStage Finale took place at New World Stages June 2nd and 3rd. (more...) BWW TV: Tom Viertel on Fidelity FutureStage and its Creative Mission by Craig Brockman - May 06, 2008 Tom Viertel of The Viertel/Frankel/Baruch/Routh Group discusses the importance and powerful inspiration of Fidelity FutureStage. (more...) BWW TV: Fidelity FutureStage Teaching Artist Misti Wills On Students Journey by Craig Brockman - May 06, 2008 Fidelity FutureStage Teaching Artist Misti Wills shares her creative and emotional journey working with the students and being part of the program. (more...) BWW TV: Leap's Alice Krieger On Inspiration Behind Fidelity FutureStage by Craig Brockman - May 06, 2008 Alice Krieger, Leap Associate Executive Director, gives you the inspiration and creative history behind the Fidelity FutureStage program in this video segment. Fidelity FutureStage gives students the extraordinary opportunity to learn from some of the Broadway community’s leading playwrights, directors, designers and actors – both in their classrooms and at Broadway theatres – and ultimately experience the thrill of bringing their own creativity to life on a professional stage. (more...) BWW TV: Fidelity FutureStage Documentary - Part I by Craig Brockman - May 06, 2008 Learn more about the FidelityFuture Stage program in Part 1 of this moving documentary. (more...) Photo Coverage: FutureStage Students @ 'In The Heights' by Peter James Zielinski - March 27, 2008 Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of In The Heights will welcomed 130 Fidelity FutureStage students from Brooklyn's JHS 383K, Phillippa Schuyler and HS for Enterprise, Business & Technology and Manhattan East School for the Arts & Academics (in East Harlem) to performance of the new hit musical In The Heights and to a post-show talk back immediately following the matinee performance. Tickets to Broadway shows & talk-backs are just one of the many highlights of the landmark Fidelity FutureStage program. (more...) Lithgow, Shreiber and Others To Lend Hand With LEAP by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2008 FIDELITY INVESTMENTS, in partnership with THE VIERTEL/FRANKEL/BARUCH/ROUTH GROUP and Leap (Learning through an Expanded Arts Program), announced today that Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner S. Epatha Merkerson ("Law & Order", Come Back, Little Sheba), two-time Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominated actor Charles S. 'Roc' Dutton, Tony Award winner Liev Schreiber (Talk Radio, Henry V) and Tony and Emmy Award winner John Lithgow ("Third Rock from the Sun", Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) headline an impressive roster of Broadway luminaries lending time and support for Fidelity FutureStage®, a comprehensive arts education initiative designed to bring professional theater into the classrooms of participating New York City schools. (more...) Photo Coverage: FutureStage Students @ 'Frakenstein' by Peter James Zielinski - March 13, 2008 On Wednesday, March 12 2008 Roger Bart and the cast of 'Young Frankenstein welcomed 75 Fidelity FutureStage students from Long Island City High School (in Queens)to a performance of the hit musical 'Young Frankenstein' and to a post-show talk back immediately following the matinee performance, which the students will have seen for free. (more...) Photo Coverage: 'Grease' Cast Meet Fidelity FutureStage Students by Peter James Zielinski - March 07, 2008 On Wednesday, March 5, 2008, the "students" at Rydell High from Broadway's Grease met 60 students from Hillcrest High (Queens) in a post-show talk-back hosted by Fidelity FutureStage, following their free-admittance matinee performance at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (more...) Photo Coverage: Chazz Palminteri with Fidelity Futurestage Students by Peter James Zielinski - February 14, 2008 On Wednesday, February 13, Academy Award nominated actor Chazz Palminteri (Usual Suspects, A Bronx Tale) welcomed 100 Fidelity Futurestage students from the Bronx (Stevenson High School, School for Community Research and Learning & Millennium Art Academy) to a performance of A Bronx Tale, which he wrote and is currently starring in, and a post-show talk back at the Walter Kerr Theatr (more...) Dutton & Palminteri Visit with Fidelity Futurestage Students by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2008 On Monday, February 11, Charles "Roc" Dutton, multiple Tony Award Nominated Actor will head out to Martin Luther King Jr. High School to speak to the students of Fidelity Futurestage about how he turned his post-prison life around through his love of the arts. On Wednesday, February 13, Academy Award nominated actor Chazz Palminteri will welcome 100 Fidelity Futurestage students from the Bronx to "A Bronx Tale" (more...) BWW TV Exclusive: Fidelity FutureStage by Craig Brockman - May 24, 2007 After seven months, the Fidelity FutureStages' theater education program reached the end of its inaugural year. On May 21 and May 23, at New World Stages, the hard work and creativity of more than 800 New York City students was showcased with the finale performances of 10 student-written plays. Catch this exclusive video featuring scenes from some of the shows and interviews - including special Tony Nominated guest, Raul Esparza! (more...) Photo Flash: Fidelity FutureStages' Student Showcase by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2007 After seven months, the Fidelity FutureStages' theater education program reached the end of its inaugural year. On May 21 and May 23, at New World Stages, the hard work and creativity of more than 800 New York City students was showcased with the finale performances of 10 student-written plays - one representing each of the 10 inner-city schools participating in Fidelity FutureStages (more...) 10 Student-Written Plays Chosen for New World Stages by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2007 Fidelity Investments, coupled with the Viertel/Frankel/Baruch/Routh Group and LEAP (Learning through an Expanded Arts Program), have announced the ten plays written by New York City students enrolled in arts education program Fidelity Futurestage, which have been chosen to perform at New World Stages, 340 W. 50th Street, on May 21 and May 23, 2007. (more...) Fidelity Offers New Program for Arts Education by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2006 Fidelity Investments, in partnership with The Viertel/Frankel/ Baruch/Routh Group and LEAP (Learning through an Expanded Arts Program), today unveiled Fidelity FutureStagesm, a comprehensive arts education initiative designed to provide New York City students with the opportunity to learn from some of professional theater's leading playwrights, directors, designers and actors (more...)