EDUCATION and COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Education and Community Outreach programs extend the Apollo Theater Foundation’s commitment to enhancing the life of the community and further its mission as a community resource. Through a variety of programs designed to engage children, adults, schools, families, artists and community-based organizations the education and community outreach activities build on the Apollo’s rich history as a cultural and economic anchor to the greater Harlem community.
Education and Community Outreach programs include:
 CAREER DEVELOPMENT
The Apollo Theater Academy is being developed as a multi-faceted program that exposes young people to various, non-performing career options in the arts and entertainment industries. In addition to its rich history in furthering the careers of many entertainers, The Apollo also has a legacy of providing tangible opportunities for technicians, designers and other industry professionals. The Apollo Theater Academy advances career and leadership skill development through in-school seminars, internships and other programs tailored for New York City and tri-state region high school and college students and early career professionals in fields related to the performing arts and entertainment industry.
SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Through School Partnerships, the Apollo has established relationships with local New York City public schools through a variety of on-site and in-school education programs focused on the Apollo Theater and Harlem within the context of American history, arts and culture. Historic Tours offer educational experiences that illuminate the history of Harlem through the lens of the Apollo, its legendary accomplishments, its role in the community and American history-particularly as it relates to 20th and 21st century music- and the many historical figures that have crossed the Theater’s threshold and performed on its stage. A companion Study Guide is available for use as a pre or post tour resource.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
The outreach programming allows The Apollo to be an even greater community resource.
Harlem SummerStage, a summer concert series, features a diverse selection of arts and entertainment including music, dance and spoken-word all offered free to the public. The Harlem SummerStage is organized in cooperation with the New York City Housing Authority and the New York State Office of General Services.
Family Programs combine fun and educational events with an opportunity to experience live performances at The Apollo Theater. Events include Holiday Celebrations of Kwanzaa and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; an annual African American History Month Celebration; Movies for Kids- free screenings of first run movies appropriate for young people, their parents and caretakers; and Family Night Out, free opportunities for economically challenged constituents to experience live cultural events and film screenings at the Theater.
Each year the Apollo participates in the New York State Martin Luther King, Jr. Literacy Initiative and the MLK, Jr. Canned Food Drive by collecting books and food donations and sponsoring events at the Theater to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
For more information about Education Programs, please contact:
education@apollotheater.org
212.531.5363
For more information about the Community Outreach Programs, please contact:
Ade Williams
Manager, Community Outreach Programs
Ade.Williams@apollotheater.org
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The Education and Community Outreach Program at the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. is made possible by underwriting support from Lehman Brothers, Inc.
Major support is provided by Coca Cola
Additional support is provided by Bloomberg LP; JPMorgan Chase; Citigroup; the William Randolph Hearst Foundations; Consolidated Edison Company of New York; American Express; and the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation.
THE APOLLO THEATER ACADEMY
The Apollo Theater Academy
As part of theApollo Theater Education and Community Outreach programs, the Apollo Theater Academy advances career and leadership skill development through seminars, internships and other programs tailored for New York City and tri-state region high school and college students and early career professionals in fields related to the performing arts and entertainment.
Apollo Theater Academy programs include:
IN-SCHOOL SEMINARS
Created in 2003, the Apollo Theater Academy In-School Seminars provide New York and tri-state region high school students with an opportunity to interact with professionals from the performing arts and entertainment industry. Seminars take place on-site at selected schools and focus on such topics as marketing and public relations, entertainment law, artist management and development and technical production. Students are engaged through small group and panel discussions as well as A/V presentations. In-School Seminars offer middle, junior high and high school students a realistic view of the business of the arts and entertainment while engaging them in activities that offer a clearer perspective on real job situations.
Select this link to learn more about the In-School seminars
SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Piloted in 2006, the Summer Internship Program provides youth from New York area high schools with on-the-job training in technical and administrative careers in the performing arts. The program also provides youth with personal and career development, leadership skills, information on history and culture, and opportunities to connect with professionals in the arts.
The deadline for the Summer Internship Program was May 14th. We are no longer accepting applications. Anyone who is interested should check back in April 2010.
CAREER DAY at THE APOLLO
Career Day events offer high school and college students and early career adults an opportunity to hear directly from industry professionals what skills and training are necessary to perform both in the spotlight and behind the scenes in the performing and recording arts, film and media. Events take place on-site at The Apollo Theater and feature interviews with guest celebrities, panel discussions with industry professionals and information on higher education.
SATURDAY WORKSHOP SERIES
Through hands-on projects, the Saturday Workshop Series teaches students the basic elements of technical stage production. Using performances at the Apollo as a main point of reference, students learn the key components and considerations involved in producing a show.
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