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Opening Act is an innovative nonprofit founded in 2000 that provides free, year-long after-school theater programs to 35 of New York City’s most under-resourced public high schools. Our programs provide students the opportunity to gain confidence, pride, and the knowledge that they can succeed at anything in life. Our founders were actors and educators who knew that they could offer students more opportunities – through theater – to build self-esteem, develop leadership and communication skills, and gain a sense of community. Key to our mission is our steadfast commitment to ensuring that all of our programs continue to be offered free of charge to both schools and students.