First & Second Act | Michigan

Theatre Pathways Program

In an elementary classroom, young students stand holding scripts and acting in character.

About

First Act | Michigan

First Act | Michigan is an engaging theatre arts enrichment program that introduces K-5th students to the early concepts of dramatic play. Participants engage in dynamic, student-centered activities that encourage storytelling, imaginative play, and collaboration. Through guided exploration of character, movement, and voice, students build foundational theatre skills while developing creativity and self-expression.

Second Act | Michigan

Second Act | Michigan provides schools with meaningful theatre and musical theatre experiences that inspire student participation and strengthen school arts communities. By partnering with educators to offer engaging learning opportunities, the program helps schools cultivate the interest, capacity, and confidence needed to develop sustainable theatre programs.

Examples of Second Act | Michigan Activities:

  • Theatre Workshop Series
  • One Act Play Festival
  • Musical Revue
  • MTI Broadway Kids
  • JumpStart Foundations

Has your school participated in either First Act | Michigan or Second Act | Michigan? Then it may be time for an encore! Explore JumpStart Theatre | Michigan and take the next step toward building a sustainable musical theatre program.