Disney Theatrical Group offers several opportunities to help make school theater more accessible to young people. Please read about our different programs to find the opportunity that’s right for your school.

DISNEY’S BROADWAY JUNIOR^® GRANTS

Need-based grants awarding a free performance license of a Disney JR. or KIDS musical to a limited number of eligible schools twice annually.

• Open to: Accredited U.S. elementary and middle schools serving grades K-9 that have a 50% or higher rate of free or reduced lunch and/or Title I status
• How to Apply: View eligibility rules and fill out the form on this page below

DISNEY MUSICALS IN SCHOOLS

A three-year partnership designed to build sustainable theater programs in under-resourced public elementary schools.

• Open to: Public elementary schools that meet certain criteria in select markets
• How to Apply: Learn more at disneymusicalsinschools.com

DISNEY ON BROADWAY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE

A competitive program recognizing schools that display student-led engagement in theatrical disciplines. In partnership with Educational Theatre Association and Music Theatre International.

• Open to: Accredited U.S. middle and high schools with an established Thespian troupe.
• How to Apply: Learn more at schooltheatre.org/school-of-excellence

DISNEY’S BROADWAY JUNIOR GRANT APPLICATION

Disney Theatrical Group is thrilled to gift a limited number of accredited US public schools with performance licenses to produce shows from our Broadway Junior catalog, free of charge!

The Broadway Junior catalog is comprised of two types of shows: JR. titles (60-minute shows designed for middle school students) and KIDS titles (30-minute shows designed for elementary school students).

To view a list of eligible shows, please click here.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

The grant will include a comprehensive ShowKit^® and the rights to hold public performances of your chosen show.

ShowKit^® materials include:

• Director’s Guide
• Piano / Vocal Score
• 30 Actor’s Scripts 
• Rehearsal and Accompaniment Tracks
• Choreography Videos
• Downloadable Resources

The grant will provide the standard ShowKit^® outlined above. Should the school elect to use additional materials, such as additional scripts, they may be purchased separately and are the school’s responsibility. The grant is non-transferable and no refunds, exchanges, or cash equivalent of retail value are available.

CRITERIA:

In order to be considered for this opportunity, schools must meet the following minimum criteria:

• 50% free or reduced-lunch rate or higher and/or Title I status
• Be an accredited public school in the United States
• Demonstrate a commitment to the arts in their school by articulating whether or not they have existing arts partnerships, certified arts teachers, etc.
• Demonstrate need, as well as the capacity to support student production and theater learning
• Illustrate an understanding of the benefits of arts education
• Showcase compelling reasons for selection
• Demonstrate the ability to provide space, time, and resources to support and produce the show with either 3rd-6th graders (KIDS shows) or 6th-9th graders (JR. shows)
• Provide a plan to complete the show within one calendar year of receiving the materials

A school that does not qualify for all of the above criteria will not be considered for this opportunity. Schools will be expected to fulfill grant reporting requirements and be responsive to any inquiries of Disney Theatrical Group pertaining to the progress of the students and/or the show.

Note: Disney Theatrical Group reserves the right to redistribute the awarded materials if the school fails to utilize the materials within one calendar year of receiving them, or if the school no longer meets the criteria above.

Note for Previous Grant Recipients: Recipients of a Disney Broadway Junior Grant are encouraged to apply again if they still meet the eligibility requirements above. Please note that schools are NOT eligible to receive a grant:

• Two years in a row
• More than twice in the same five-year period

TIMELINE:

Grants will be awarded twice annually.

The Spring deadline is April 1^st. Applicants will be notified between April 1^st and May 17^th.

• Recipients of the grant during this cycle should plan to perform their show by June 30^th of the following year.

The Fall deadline is October 1^st. Applicants will be notified between October 1^st and November 15^th.

• Recipients of the grant during this cycle should plan to perform their show by December 31^st of the following year.

Any applications received after the above deadlines will automatically be put into the next cycle for consideration. 

Recipients must claim the grant within 15 days of being notified. The license for shows will then be valid for 1 year.

By filling out the application below you are confirming that your school meets or exceeds the above criteria and that you are an authorized representative for your school.

Please review the questions and answer as clearly, thoroughly, and specifically as possible. All questions must be answered in full in order to be considered – any vague responses or omissions will result in your school being eliminated from the review process.