About

The Alliance Theatre is thrilled to partner with the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) and Educational Theatre Foundation (ETF) on the national JumpStart Theatre program, which builds new, sustainable musical theater programs in middle schools. In collaboration with NYC-based companies iTheatrics and Musical Theatre International (MTI), this in-depth program uses a proven combination of mentoring and training to equip teacher teams with the skills and resources necessary to produce a school musical.

Years 1-3 in the JumpStart program include:

• Onsite rehearsal support and coaching from an Alliance Theatre teaching artist
• Complimentary access to MTI’s Broadway Jr. & Disney Jr. showkit collection
• (3) “Bootcamp” training events (full-day professional learning for educators)
• Funding to support technical costs and teacher compensation
• Culminating “Showcase” event at the Alliance Theatre

Graduate school partners (Years 4+) remain an integral part of this unique Professional Learning Community, while modeling and sharing best practices with regards to space, time, funding, administrative support, and school culture.

Since 2019, the Alliance Theatre has supported (9) middle schools from (7) Georgia school districts through the JumpStart Theatre program.

Active (Years 1-3) Partner Schools (2025-2026)

• Mundy’s Mill Middle School (Clayton County Public Schools) // Year 1
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School (Atlanta Public Schools) // Year 2
• Miller Grove Middle School (DeKalb County School District) // Year 2
• Sandtown Middle School (Fulton County Schools) // Year 3

Graduate (Years 4-8) Partner Schools (2025-2026)

• Brooks County Middle School (Brooks County Schools) // Year 5
• Flat Rock Middle School (Fayette County Schools) // Year 5
• Durham Middle School (Cobb County School District) // Year 6
• Jean Childs Young Middle School (Atlanta Public Schools) // Year 6
• Pointe South Middle School (Clayton County Public Schools) // Year 6

How to Get Involved

School recruitment for the 2025-2026 school year is closed. However, new openings for Year 1 schools may become available in 2026-2027 and educators who are interested in the program are encouraged to reach out to express interest and/or make plans to attend a “Bootcamp” to learn more.

Contact

Liz Davis, Head of Secondary Curriculum & Partnerships, liz.davis@alliancetheatre.org