The Mission
Theatre Access Project (TAP) exists to remove financial, social, and logistical barriers to participation in the performing arts by providing free, high-quality theatre education, artistic training, and performance opportunities for children, teens, and families. Through creativity, collaboration, and community partnerships, TAP empowers individuals to discover confidence, develop lifelong skills, and experience the transformative power of the arts.
THEATRE ACCESS PROJECT
A visual narrative of artistic excellence and urban mentorship. Witness the grit and the grace of our youth performers.
I founded Theatre Access Project because I believe every young person deserves the opportunity to experience the transformative power of theatre, regardless of their financial circumstances or background. Throughout my career, I've seen how the performing arts build confidence, creativity, empathy, resilience, and a true sense of belonging, yet too many talented young people never have the chance to discover their potential. Theatre Access Project was created to remove those barriers by providing free, high-quality theatre education, meaningful performance opportunities, and professional mentorship in a welcoming community where every child, teen, and young adult is encouraged to grow, find their voice, and realize that they belong both on stage and beyond it.
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-Michael Fortna
Founder and Artistic Director