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Our virtual programming continued in 2021, with Keys participating in 6 workshops and 2 panels.
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You love to see it: We're now 600+ Keys strong in over 40 cities throughout the US, England, and Canada.
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Some of our most talented Keys took center stage in March's digital KeyFest showcase, which can still be streamed on YouTube!
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In September 2021, Ring of Keys was officially classified a 501(c)3 organization, giving us new opportunities for funding and messaging.
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We continued to expand partnerships with other organizations across the industry, including Backstage, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, and Casting Society of America.
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On December 6, Aislinn Frantz began her tenure as the new Executive Director of Ring of Keys. Following a 5-month search process with a search committee and consultancy from Forge NYC, we were thrilled to welcome Aislinn to the team.
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We Introduced the Keyship-- a way for Keys to give back to Ring of Keys through a recurring donation. Keyships and all donations are integral in allowing Ring of Keys to continue to serve the community.
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In addition to the BIPOC committee established in 2020, we added a TGNC committee to help steer Ring of Keys in the most inclusive direction and ensure we're serving our TGNC Keys.
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Our Queering the Canon series will return in early 2022, with three concerts featuring the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Sondheim, and Kander & Ebb alongside new songs by Keys!Keep an eye out for more details about dates, creative teams, performers, and more!
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- Keys built relationships at every level: procured agents through RoK, found new artistic collaborators because of RoK, and were hired for jobs through our RoK Directory
- We received grants from the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council and NYC Pride for the Queering the Canon series
- Founding Executive Director Andrea Prestinario announced her resignation in July. She will remain on the Board of Directors
- Our Spring Town Hall inspired the creation of our TGNC Committee and renewed commitments to our TGNC community
- Continued strategic planning with Forge NYC, in addition to their assistance with the Executive Director search
- In June, we partnered with Cabaret on the Couch to highlight performances by Keys.
- Uplifted, amplified, and spotlighted HUNDREDS of Keys (!!!)
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Thank you so much to all of our Keys and those who have supported us this year — we couldn't have done it without you, and can't wait to see what 2022 has in store for Ring of Keys. Happy New Year!
Support another year of kick (ball-change)ing the closet door open to create a more inclusive musical theatre landscape for all by clicking the link below!
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Do you have work that you want us to showcase? Let us know! Reply to this email, or use the hashtag #ringofkeys on your social media posts so we can know about all the great stuff going on with our Members.
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