Education & Outreach

The mission of Popejoy's Education and Outreach Program is to provide access to the performing arts for all New Mexicans.

Through education and outreach, we strive to enrich, educate, and entertain the community through the presentation of the performing arts.

Our Programs

We offer programs for children, teenagers, and the community. Learn more about each of our programs below.

Popejoy Schooltime Series

The Schooltime Series brings professional performing artists to Popejoy’s stage to create educational experiences that encourage and support literacy, creativity, communication, and imagination across the academic curriculum.

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Broadway Bridges

Broadway Bridges Albuquerque, a new initiative from The Broadway League and Popejoy Hall, aims to expand access to Broadway touring performances for high school students in Albuquerque. 

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Broadway for Teens

Introduced in 2023, Broadway for Teens is a new educational and outreach program committed to excellence in the arts for New Mexico’s teens. This program serves a select number of New Mexico Title I public high school students each season, providing them an opportunity to experience a Broadway show live in Popejoy Hall as well as explore a flagship university campus.

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Community Outreach

We invite low-income, at-risk, and special needs students who are participating in local educational programs with non-profit organizations to attend professional performing arts at Popejoy.

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Education and Outreach Program Goals

Our programs are designed to share the arts with the local community through three distinct goals:

  • Develop and manage one of the nation’s largest theater arts education programs designed for school-aged children;
  • Remove barriers for high school students to experience the performing arts on the campus of a premiere higher education institution;
  • Bring low-income seniors to Popejoy Hall to enjoy performances with others, and contribute to their quality of life and community;
  • Offer opportunities for local groups that serve at-risk and under-served communities to bring their constituents to our performances for educational and social benefits.

Our continued focus is to research, assess, and improve the levels of outreach and service within these three goals. By evaluating how they match the needs of students, parents, and educators, we ensure that each goal serves our mission.

Our goals rely on your generous support. Thank you for your commitment to our community and education through the arts.