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Dear JT Friends and Families,

At San Diego Junior Theatre, every season is an adventure. This year, as we celebrate our 78th season, Forge Your Path, our productions shine a spotlight on the courage and resilience it takes to find one’s own way in the world. No matter where you are on your journey, these stories remind us all to embrace adventure, face challenges, and discover the power within ourselves.

For generations, Junior Theatre has been more than classrooms and a stage; it’s a place where young people learn to express themselves, collaborate with peers, and develop the creativity, resilience, and social skills that last a lifetime. In a world that is increasingly complex and uncertain, arts education provides the grounding, confidence, and joy that every child deserves.

Today, education is facing its biggest challenges. Federal funding for the arts has been drastically reduced, and San Diego faces a significant financial deficit that puts city arts funding at risk. Our young students need us more than ever. We cannot depend on traditional grants to sustain this work. Instead, we rely on the generosity of individuals like you to ensure that the transformative power of theatre remains accessible to all.

The impact of arts education is undeniable:

• • Creativity is the #1 desired skill in today’s job market.
  • Students who participate in the arts score higher on standardized tests, have stronger attendance and significantly lower dropout rates, and are twice as likely to graduate from college.
  • Students who participate in the arts develop strong social-emotional and interpersonal skills.

At Junior Theatre, every child has a role to play—onstage, backstage, and in life. With your support, we can continue to provide tuition assistance, professional training, and the opportunity for kids to grow into the leaders, collaborators, and visionaries of tomorrow.

As we embark on this season of forging paths, we invite you to join us. Your gift today to our Annual Giving Fund ensures that every child has the chance to discover their voice, their confidence, and their community at San Diego Junior Theatre.

Thank you for believing in the power of the arts and the potential of every young person we serve.

With gratitude,
Desha Crownover
Executive Director

WAYS TO DONATE

Become a Sponsor

Sponsor a production, a live orchestra, a student matinee, or tuition for a deserving child. Contact Desha Crownover at 619-239-1311 x 230 to learn more.

Matching Gifts

Matching gifts are a great way to increase your donation and double your giving power. Please contact your company’s HR department to learn more about its matching gifts program or contact Desha Crownover, 619-239-1311 x 230 for more information and guidance.

Gifts of Stock

Transferring stock is easy and the total value of your gift is tax-deductible, provided it has been held for at least one year and there is no obligation to pay any capital gains tax on the appreciated value. For more information contact Desha Crownover at 619-239-1311 x 230.