<h3 data-end="474" data-start="457" fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Our Mission</h3>We exist to amplify underrepresented voices in musical theater &mdash; creating pathways for Black, Brown, and marginalized artists to tell their stories on stage. Based in Atlanta, our vision is to launch original productions locally and expand to Broadway, shifting the cultural narrative toward inclusion.<h3 data-end="798" data-start="779" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">The Challenge</h3>Musical theater has historically lacked diversity in stories, creators, and performers. Emerging artists of color face barriers to access, funding, and visibility. Without intentional investment, our stages risk staying disconnected from the communities they serve.<h3 data-end="1084" data-start="1066" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Our Solution</h3><ul data-end="1458" data-start="1085" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="1173" data-start="1085" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Develop New Works: Commission and produce original musicals by diverse creators.</li><li data-end="1272" data-start="1174" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Nurture Talent: Provide training, mentorship, and paid opportunities for emerging artists.</li><li data-end="1364" data-start="1273" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Community Access: Host affordable performances, school partnerships, and workshops.</li><li data-end="1458" data-start="1365" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">National Reach: Build from Atlanta stages toward Off-Broadway and Broadway productions.</li></ul><h3 data-end="1495" data-start="1460" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Impact Goals (Next 12 Months)</h3><ul data-end="1831" data-start="1496" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="1588" data-start="1496" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Launch, an original musical by Black playwrights, composers, cast, and crew.</li><li data-end="1670" data-start="1589" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Engage&nbsp;Atlanta community members through performances and workshops.</li><li data-end="1748" data-start="1671" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Provide paid creative opportunities for 25+ underrepresented artists.</li><li data-end="1831" data-start="1749" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Build partnerships with schools and cultural organizations across Metro Atlanta.</li></ul><h3 data-end="1853" data-start="1833" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Call to Action</h3>We are seeking $50,000 in support over the next 90 days to:<ul data-end="2085" data-start="1920" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="1971" data-start="1920" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Fund production costs for our premiere musical.</li><li data-end="2029" data-start="1972" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Support artist stipends and professional development.</li><li data-end="2085" data-start="2030" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Expand access programs for underserved communities.</li></ul>Your investment helps change the face of American theater &mdash; one stage, one story, one community at a time.

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our cause. This donation greatly helps our mission. Coke DanielsFounderIn The Black Development Fundinfo@intheblackdevelopmentfund.com

Our MissionWe exist to amplify underrepresented voices in musical theater — creating pathways for Black, Brown, and marginalized artists to tell their stories on stage. Based in Atlanta, our vision is to launch original productions locally and expand to Broadway, shifting the cultural narrative toward inclusion.The ChallengeMusical theater has historically lacked diversity in stories, creators, and performers. Emerging artists of color face barriers to access, funding, and visibility. Without intentional investment, our stages risk staying disconnected from the communities they serve.Our Solution<ul><li>Develop New Works: Commission and produce original musicals by diverse creators.</li><li>Nurture Talent: Provide training, mentorship, and paid opportunities for emerging artists.</li><li>Community Access: Host affordable performances, school partnerships, and workshops.</li><li>National Reach: Build from Atlanta stages toward Off-Broadway and Broadway productions.</li></ul>Impact Goals (Next 12 Months)<ul><li>Launch, an original musical by Black playwrights, composers, cast, and crew.</li><li>Engage Atlanta community members through performances and workshops.</li><li>Provide paid creative opportunities for 25+ underrepresented artists.</li><li>Build partnerships with schools and cultural organizations across Metro Atlanta.</li></ul>Call to ActionWe are seeking $50,000 in support over the next 90 days to:<ul><li>Fund production costs for our premiere musical.</li><li>Support artist stipends and professional development.</li><li>Expand access programs for underserved communities.</li></ul>Your investment helps change the face of American theater — one stage, one story, one community at a time.

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