Connecting Communities™
About ASU Gammage
ASU Gammage stands as one of the largest universitybased presenters of performing arts in the world. Designed by the legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright, our iconic venue serves as a testament to both architectural brilliance and artistic excellence. Each year, we curate a diverse lineup of Broadway shows, dance performances, concerts and community events, captivating audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
Why support ASU Gammage?
Your support of ASU Gammage is an investment in the power of the arts to transform lives. From providing educational opportunities for students to fostering cultural dialogue and understanding, ASU Gammage serves as a catalyst for creativity, innovation and social change. By supporting ASU Gammage, you are helping to ensure that the arts remain accessible and inclusive for all members of our community.
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Welcome to ASU Gammage’s 2023-2024 Impact Report. We invite you to join us as we share the remarkable achievements and contributions made possible through the support and dedication of donors like you.
The Impact Report serves as a comprehensive overview of the transformative impact ASU Gammage has had on our community over the past year. From captivating performances to innovative educational programs, ASU Gammage continues to enrich the lives of individuals of all ages and backgrounds, fostering a deeper appreciation for the arts and culture in our region.
We invite you to explore this report and celebrate the incredible impact of ASU Gammage on our community. Together, we can continue to ignite the arts and create a legacy of inspiration for generations to come. Thank you for your continued support of our mission of Connecting Communities™. We look forward to embarking on this journey of creativity, innovation and social change together.
Sincerely,
Colleen Jennings-Roggensack ASU Vice President for Cultural Affairs and Executive Director of ASU Gammage
SNAPSHOT BY THE NUMBERS
280,072 Broadway event participants
16,541
Convocations and Fall
Welcome participants
6,889
Rental event participants
3,692
Beyond event participants
3,743
Students engaged in K-12 Programs
7,655
School of Music attendees
7,352
ASU students and community members involved in programs
Disney Musicals in Schools
Disney Musicals in Schools is a free after-school program tailored for select Title I elementary schools. Over 17 weeks, participating schools receive performance rights and ShowKit materials for a 30-minute Disney musical, engaging up to 50 students.
120 4 623 students attendees schools
The Molly Blank Fund Kaleidoscope
The Molly Blank Fund Kaleidoscope program is ASU Gammage’s immersive program designed to introduce students from Title I high schools to the captivating art of musical theater. Each year, we invite students on an exhilarating journey through an engaging, curriculum-based program that ignites their passion for the performing arts.
4 students schools
Tech Tours
The Tech Tours program allows students to unlock the secrets of the stage and discover what it takes to bring a production to life. In this exclusive behind-the-scenes journey, students get a firsthand glimpse into the world of tech at one of the nation’s premier performing arts venues.
195 14 participants schools
Expressions
ASU Gammage opens its doors and the stage to ASU students and faculty, local artists, musicians, dancers, singers, spoken word and slam poets to share their talents with a supportive audience of students and community members. This is a unique opportunity for the community to show off their craft on the ASU Gammage stage.
100
participants
School to Work
The ASU Gammage School to Work program is designed to empower high school students to explore exciting career paths within an arts presenting organization. Led by the ASU Gammage staff, this interactive workshop provides a glimpse into the many departments that bring the magic of theater to life.
132
14 participants schools
The Molly Blank Fund Performances for Students total
The Molly Blank Fund Performances for Students program unleashes the power of imagination. This program invites K-12 students to an unforgettable journey into the world of performing arts and offers a gateway to inspiration, creativity and cultural exploration, providing students the opportunity to witness incredible artists from around the globe right here in Tempe.
1,887 809 in person online
MARIACHI GARIBALDI
Friday, Sept. 15, 2023
Grades K-12
Curriculum Connections: Music, Geography, Math
852 in person
81 online
AXIS DANCE
Monday, Oct. 23, 2023
Grades 3-12
Curriculum Connections: Dance, Language Arts, Socio-Emotional Learning
479 in person
Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024
Grades 3-12
Curriculum Connections: Music, Social Studies, Science
345 in person
LEELA DANCE COLLECTIVE
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Grades 3-12
Curriculum Connections: Dance, Social Studies, Art
211 in person
356 online
372 online
Military Family First Nights
Military Family First Nights is a program where military personnel annually receive tickets to attend three Broadway performances. These families serve our nation at home while loved ones serve abroad. This program provides them with exclusive opportunities, including a meetand-greet with the cast. It’s a small gesture of gratitude for their immense dedication and sacrifice in service to our country.
98 AIN’T TOO PROUD attendees
96 THE WIZ attendees
100 HAMILTON attendees
Camp Broadway
Camp Broadway® Mainstage is designed for theater-loving kids, ages 10-17, to develop their confidence, character and presentation skills through ensemble performance. The five-day camp is open to all children, regardless of previous performing experience.
88 kids 11 scholarships
Journey Home
Journey Home is designed to uplift and empower women incarcerated at the Maricopa County Estrella Jail. Through the transformative power of creative expression, this intensive four-week program aims to ignite hope, inspire change and pave the way for a brighter future.
7 week program women in
4
I loved the way it helps me open my mind. I feel connected with myself. “ “
It gave a confidence I didn’t know I had and will absolutely be able to carry on.
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Kristina Wong Residency
The ASU Gammage Residency program supports exceptional artists like Kristina Wong, offering a platform to create, teach and perform while engaging with ASU and Phoenix Metro communities.
2.7k 35 students, staff, faculty and community members including residency events
ASU Gammage Herberger Scholarship Students
Each year, ASU Gammage works directly with the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts to award two outstanding students the ASU Gammage Herberger Scholarship in the fields of theater and/or dance. The scholarship allows the recipients to receive mentoring and career opportunities with ASU Gammage staff and touring Broadway and/or Beyond company members. Congratulations to this year’s recipients!
Alexis Solano
Alexis Solano is a fourth year Dance BFA student attending the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at ASU.
“This scholarship impacts me greatly both as a college student and a local artist aspiring to bring communities together to share messages of awareness and activism. It’s rewards like these that push me to continue my journey of Dance, and aid me in actively spreading these desired truths to a world of potential. I feel seen and inspired to honor these creative goals of mine, as I know now better than ever that they are more than possible to achieve.”
2 students
Crestcencia Ortiz-Barnett
Crestcencia “CeCe” Ortiz-Barnett, Ph.D, is a third year Master of Fine Arts student in Directing in the School of Music, Dance and Theatre.
“I am so grateful for the honor of being one of this year’s scholarship recipients. This honor validates the work I’ve been doing at ASU, as well as allows me to expand on my theater research studies and aspirations to continually learn about the everevolving theater world and where I can find myself in it. I believe that being an ASU Gammage scholarship recipient aids in developing the networking and contacts needed for success in this industry. I hope to utilize my doctoral research and MFA training to become a change agent in the field and I am so thankful for the head start opportunity that ASU Gammage has given me to do so.”
High School Musical Theatre Awards
The ASU Gammage High School Musical Theatre Awards recognizes and celebrates Valley high school students and faculty that produce musical theatre programs. Over the school year, schools are adjudicated in 14 performance and tech categories.
14 awards
406 25 students
Best Musical Benjamin Franklin High School
Best Lead Female Nora Palermo schools attendees
1,763
2023–2024 season
A.I.M by Kyle Abraham
671
368 attendees participants residency work
292
74 attendees participants residency work
210
42 attendees participants residency work
Geoff Sobelle
Paola Prestini/Beth Morrison Projects
THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA
1,061
95 attendees participants residency work
Dianne McIntyre
IN THE SAME TONGUE
508
159 attendees participants residency work
221 attendees participants residency work
210 attendees participants residency work
Broadway totals
Attendance by show
23,374
104 performances attendees
Talkback Thursdays
1,896 attendees
98,420
73 attendees
To support ASU Gammage is to enrich the lives of children, incarcerated women, military families and different communities across the Valley. Donations are accepted in many forms including cash, endowments, wills, grants and more! To discuss all the ways to give, please contact the ASU Gammage Development Team at 480-965-9915. All donations to ASU Gammage are processed through the ASU Foundation.