Even with a lack of arts funding for Arizona schools, a local nonprofit is making sure that the shows, and field trips, go on.
Act One , which is dedicated to making arts experiences accessible to Arizona’s Title I schools, continues its mission of bringing art and culture to young students.
Established in 2011, Act One provides in-person and virtual field trips and partners with local libraries to offer Culture Passes, giving students and families opportunities to experience the arts at no cost.
Larry Starks accompanied his granddaughter Aleena on an Act One field trip to see “Louis: The Sun King” at Park Place Mall’s Art’s Express Theatre , a performance showcasing music and vibrant costumes.
“Of course, (I) come support my granddaughter,” Starks shared with a smile, explaining how much he values these cultural experiences. “It’s really good to be a part of the arts, especially at a young age… Just the exposure is really nice and really good.”
For Starks, this wasn’t just an event but a memory he’ll cherish.