Education Funding Opportunities

Why Fund Theatre Education?

At Park Square Education, theatre isn't just about performing on stage - it's a powerful engine for youth development, community connection, and personal growth.

The Power of Theatre Arts

  • Essential Life Skills: Theatre-making develops critical thinking, public speaking, empathy, and creative problem-solving.

  • Confidence & Expression: Students learn self-advocacy and gain the physical, vocal, and emotional tools to confidently communicate their needs and ideas.

  • Fostering Community: Collaboration teaches generosity, mutual respect, and how to share space and ideas with peers.

"It was kind of like a safe space for me. Especially when things got scary this winter. At Park Square, you can just have fun and not care about it in the moment." - Clara, Student

The Power of Pay-As-You’re-Able (PAYA)

Park Square Theatre has never turned a child away due to a family's inability to pay.

Impact

  • 85% of participating families utilize the Pay-As-You’re-Able program to access our camps, classes, and youth productions.

  • More than 8 out of 10 families rely on PAYA to participate in PST education programs.

What Families Are Saying

  • “The PAYA is an invaluable gift available for families!

    We are super grateful to have utilized the PAYA funds

    available so that our daughter could attend a few

    sessions this summer.”

  • "The ‘Pay As You’re Able’ pricing makes it easy for us to tell our friends about it, knowing that they can afford it."

  • “This program breaks down the financial barriers that can

    prevent children from experiencing the power of the arts

    in their community and in their hearts.”