Free Summer Program Inspires Teens in Theater Design with Tony Award-Winning Mentors

Inspiring Young Talent in Theater Design

• 💡 18 high school students are participating in a free summer program at Lincoln Center, focusing on theater design.
• 🎯 The program offers hands-on experience and lessons from Tony Award-winning creatives, aiming to foster talent and inclusion in backstage theater roles.

Mentorship and Career Pathways

• 🔑 Co-founder Clint Ramos emphasizes the program's goal to guide students toward sustainable and rewarding careers in theater, beyond on-stage performance.
• 🚀 Acclaimed designer David Zinn highlights that students' unique perspectives are key to their future success.
• 🎭 Mentors include costume designers, set designers, and other theater professionals who share their expertise.

Student Experiences and Impact

• 🎨 Ted Fong, a 15-year-old student, is creating set design models and finds the opportunity to learn from Broadway designers