On the RISE: August events. August 18, 2026. 6:13 AM Its network partners are hosting some great events this month. Check out what's On the RISE in the RISE Theatre Network. If you want to stay in the know, check out risetheatre.org. Tickets now available for the 2026 RISE Summit! Maestra Music's RISE Summit is back for its third year on September 14th, 2026, from 10:00am to 6:00pm, hosted with Signature Theatre. The theme of this year is BREAKTHROUGH. A breakthrough isn't just a destination, it's a series of moments across multiple stages of its lives. This conference is a space to cultivate honest conversations about the stamina required to sustain creative momentum and the structures Broadway News need to build to support one another. Too often, its culture treats a breakthrough as a singular, explosive moment, the sudden overnight success, the flash of genius, or the elusive "big break." But for artists and cultural workers, the reality is far more nuanced, cyclical, and deeply collaborative. Broadway News is aiming to redefine breakthrough as a lifelong, iterative practice. What to Expect: Its RISE Network Partners curate the sessions, selected from proposals that correlate to its year's theme and infuse community and collaboration. Broadway News is also thrilled to close the summit with a special performance by its partners, the Angel Band Project. About Angel Band Project: The Angel Band Project's mission is to provide trauma-informed music therapy and advocate for those impacted by sexual and intimate partner violence. As a nonprofit organization, their services are provided at no cost as part of the healing and recovery process. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Artists, cultural workers, creative strategists, and anyone excited for an opportunity to connect with a broad range of professionals and dream together on how to build sustainable practices of care for its industry and beyond. WHY: To explore panels, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities led by select Network Partners designed to help you redefine and sustain your work. Stay Tuned: Broadway News will share full details on panels and seminars shortly. If you are interested in supporting the summit, please email Broadway News at [email protected]. MAESTRA FIRST TAKES- AUGUST 17th. Join Broadway News in August for Maestra First Takes, a reading session featuring an all-Maestra/RISE music team and band! Broadway News hope for it to be an exciting and supportive opportunity to connect, collaborate, learn, and share its work. Musicians who will be playing have already been through an application process. You are being invited to hang out, listen, clap for your fellow directory members, and enjoy some snacks with Broadway News, celebrating its fabulous music-making community and continuing its First Takes program. Date and time: Monday, August 17th, 2-5 pm Location: West Village, Manhattan For members of the Maestra and RISE Directories. First come first served. Due to limited capacity, Broadway News ask that attendees only register if they are sure of their availability. RSVP required. The event is free but if you are looking for ways to support Maestra and RISE, you can donate alongside your RSVP to help its programming thrive. Broadway Advocacy Coalition. Broadway Advocacy Coalition's Rapid Response Artivism Micro-Grant awards $1,000 micro-grants to artivists to support the creation of new, narrative-based performances that respond to issues related to systemic racism and/or mass incarceration at the local, national, or global level. Application closes August 28. SAVE THE DATE. Parity production awards. Parity Productions' Annual Awards Ceremony & Celebration, where the 2026 Parity Development Award Winners will be announced, is taking place on October 15th, 2026. Parity Development Award Winners receive one year of rigorous development for the winning play and a $2,500 cash prize.

Signature Theater's logan production center ground breaking. Markyooarchitect is proud to celebrate the ground breaking on the new scenery, props and production center for Signature Theater. Markyooarchitect is very honored to be part of this public/private partnership to support the arts!!! The Mark R. Yoo Architect team with Scott Long Construction and the Signature Theater Leadership.