Shaping Tomorrow's Creative Leaders, Together

Where Corporate Vision Meets Artistic Innovation

Your company's next breakthrough innovation could start on our stage.

At Creative Stage Collective, we're not just creating performances—we're pioneering a new model of artistic collaboration that mirrors the innovative thinking driving today's most successful companies. Creative Stage Collective brings together youth and professional artists to co-create original, kid-inspired theater with a spirit of playfulness and community that envisions the kind of world we want to live in.

 
 

Why Partner With Creative Stage Collective?

Innovation Through Collaboration

Our unique methodology brings together diverse voices across generations to create extraordinary work. By supporting CSC, your organization demonstrates commitment to the cross-disciplinary, multigenerational creative process that powers innovation in all sectors.

Developing Tomorrow's Creative Workforce

Your support helps cultivate the problem-solvers of tomorrow. CSC participants develop essential 21st-century skills—collaboration, creative thinking, empathy, communication, and adaptability—within an artistic context that resonates with both your employees and customers.

Authentic Community Connection

Partnership with CSC offers genuine engagement with diverse NYC communities through meaningful arts experiences. Our performances and programs reach families across all socioeconomic backgrounds, providing your organization with authentic community engagement opportunities.

 

Descriptions of our Performances

Kid-Inspired. Professionally Produced. Community-Focused.

 

CREATIVE STAGE SPECTACULAR

The CSC’s marquee extravaganza, staged annually at Symphony Space in Manhattan, NY, with an audience of about 700.

The next show date is scheduled for February 7th, 2026.

 

SUMMER SHEBANG

An outrageously enjoyable experience performed at indoor and outdoor venues, traditionally with a collective audience of 400-500.

This program includes 5 pop-up performances in September 2025.

 

We welcome your support of the Annual Spectacular, the Summer Shebang, or both.

 

IMPACT

  • Performances and workshops that allow participants and audience members to navigate real-life issues through humor and playfulness

  • 5 free summer pop-up performances and 4 free Open Day workshops offered annually

  • 80+ hours of workshops and rehearsals for each of our 30+ Youth Troupe members, working alongside 50+ professional adult artists

  • No participant in our Youth Troupe is ever charged a penny in tuition or fees of any kind

  • Partnerships with Visions (vision-impaired youth) and Dream Academy (in East Harlem), offering internships and valuable work experience

  • Free/subsidized tickets for children in foster care, temporary housing, and students from underserved areas—many of whom have never experienced live theater before

VISION

CSC will have multiple troupes operating throughout the city, collaborating with top artists and arts organizations, earning critical acclaim for our innovative and original work, and attracting enthusiastic audiences. We will cultivate dynamic relationships with business sponsors ensuring greater financial sustainability. Participants in our troupe will become positive change-makers and leaders in their communities.