MISSION AND HISTORY

Developing Artists (DA) teaches undervalued teens to relentlessly fight for positive social change through practical application of the performing arts. We help diverse students to proclaim themselves as artists and activists, to find their place and their connection in their community, and to bring about positive social change through participation in the arts.

We're celebrating a remarkable milestone - 25 years of pushing boundaries beyond expectations, advocating for social change and nurturing a deep love for the arts. The night will be a reflection and a recommitment to relentlessly fighting for the next generation of artists, but it isn't just a reflection of our journey; it's a bold statement about the future we're crafting—one where every young artist is empowered, heard and valued.

BUY TICKETS

MAY 13, 2024

7:00 PM - COCKTAIL HOUR
8:00 PM - GENERAL ADMISSION
8:30 PM - SPECIAL PERFORMANCE
AFTER-SHOW PARTY

HONORING
HEATHER CORBETT & RUSSELL G. JONES

Featuring:
Three-time Tony nominee Kara Young (Purlie Victorious, Clyde's, Cost of Living)
Pulitzer-Prize Winning Playwright Michael R. Jackson (A Strange Loop, Teeth)
DA Board Member & Alumni Julian Elijah Martinez (Hulu’s Wu-Tang: An American Saga)

DA 25th Anniversary Gala

By Developing Artists

DA 25th Anniversary Gala

Team Members