Angels in the Wings

In the last year, NEYT has seen a 25 percent increase in financial aid requests. In 2008 close to $10,000 was given out in financial aid – this money comes from concession sales, fundraising events, and 10 percent of tuition income. With “Angels in the Wings” the theatre hopes to double that amount in order to provide families with the needed extra support to continue participating in NEYT’s dynamic programs, as well as to those families who have not considered it affordable. “If a mere 100 people donated a mere $10 per month, that would be $12000 per year, which would accomplish the goal we have set very painlessly and democratically,” says Rick Barron, Director of the Technical Theatre Program.

Taking steps to meet the increased need for financial assistance by NEYT families who have been affected by the economic downturn, New England Youth Theatre has created a new financial aid program:  “Angels in the Wings.” This program is an effort to reach beyond what NEYT’s Financial Aid Program can fund, and both help those families whose financial need has increased, and reach out to new families and students who may have found the tuition expenses prohibitive to participating in NEYT’s programs.

Donations to “Angels in the Wings” will be gratefully accepted and can be made on a one-time or on-going basis. Please contact the NEYT office at 802-246-NEYT or michelle@neyt.org. Donations can also be made online using a credit card at www.neyt.org.