Popejoy Hall in Albuquerque has opened applications for its program.
Broadway for Teens is an outreach program that Popejoy has been doing since 2023. It offers high school students from across New Mexico the chance to experience the magic of Broadway in their home state.
Shows that were seen by participants in years passed were , , and . This year's show is and it is fully sponsored by Chevron.
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To qualify for this program, students must attend a Title I federally funded high school in New Mexico, get authorization from the school, and apply at .
Selected schools will receive complimentary tickets for students and chaperones to attend. For Griste, it鈥檚 about more than just seeing the show.
鈥淚t provides a place where students can see themselves. Whether it's on stage, whether it's in their future going to college. We just want to encourage artistic explorations and continued education,鈥� Griste said.
Popejoy is encouraging as many teens to apply as possible, so they can fill the show. close Monday, September 29 at 5 p.m.
