Disney Musicals in Schools
Disney Musicals in Schools is a free after-school program offered to a limited number of Title I schools each year. Through the 17 week program, elementary schools receive free performance rights and ShowKit materials to a 30-minute Disney musical written for up to 50 students. Three to four teachers per school must commit to participating in the program and will receive a stipend upon completion.
Over the course of a semester, professional Teaching Artists guide teachers through the process of mounting a musical at their school. The goal is to provide the training necessary for teachers and schools to be able to continue a theatre program for years to come. In February 2026, the four DMIS schools are invited to perform on the ASU Gammage stage in the Student Share Celebration.
Important Dates:
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January 6, 2025 |
Applications open |
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March 23, 2025 |
Applications close |
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May 1, 2025 |
Finalist Schools are notified |
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Saturday, September 6, 2025 |
School orientation and training at ASU Tempe Campus (3 hours) |
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September 2025 – February 2026 |
Disney Musicals in Schools residencies (17 weeks) |
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February 2026 |
School performances |
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Late February 2026 |
Student Share Celebration at ASU Gammage |
For more information, please contact education@asugammage.com.
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Disney Musicals in Schools is sponsored by the Abbett Family Foundation.
