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2024-2025 season fundraiser!
Rock Rising is built on a collaborative, community-oriented approach to theater. We love when our shows have a diversity of ages, abilities, and experiences. To meet our budget, we’ve set up this campaign with a goal of $50,000 to cover our 2024-25 season.
what our artists are saying
“Rock Rising is special because of the people - there is a sense of joy and play in everything they do. They have a clear focus on compensating their artists, which isn't even true of other companies that likely have more funds. I felt prioritized as both an artist and a person while working with Rock Rising.”
-Yasmin Ranz-Lind, Actor
“As a music producer and composer I have worked with Rock Rising on a podcast, a musical for young performers, and several live events. Rock Rising supports up and coming artists with a platform to show their work, jobs (that pay!), and a deep network of talented and successful artists. They dream big and have the production know-how to put artists in a position to do their best work in front of an audience that cares.”
-Summer Dregs, Music Producer & Composer
“Rock Rising is vital in bridging the gap between young/adolescent and adult minds. There is an understanding that “kids shows” or shows about younger people are only made for younger audiences, but Rock Rising does an amazing job connecting different generations of thinking. They are able to effectively reach out into the communities in Astoria and other neighborhoods in NYC in order to bring people together to not just learn/expand their minds, but also to simply enjoy art that can make them laugh or smile!”
-Elijah Martinez, Actor
"Many NYC-based arts organizations take up residence here because of the city's status and reputation as an arts capital. Rock Rising serves specific communities in NYC, especially in Queens (which otherwise lacks robust theater activity). It's an organization that doesn't take the city for granted but rather looks locally to develop projects, talents, and communities with young/emerging artists -- the very source of our city's status and reputation in the first place.”
-Alex Hare, Director
“Rock Rising is not just an organization but a community where artists can support one another, provide encouragement and inspiration for each other in order to make the world a better place. They foster a welcoming and engaging environment for kids in performance. Rock Rising is enabling artists of all ages to engage with the performing arts in a way that is kind, loving, and respectful. They prioritize care of others rather than making profit, which makes their product even more beautiful and authentic!! ”
-Lydia Crozier, Performer & Dance Educator
"Through Rock Rising, I have connected with so many amazing people from the ages of 3 to 75. The individuals behind Rock Rising are true innovators. They often push the boundaries on what I think I can do with my art and it always brings about a fabulous product. Another thing is how Rock Rising allows its performers to put their mark on the work. We can truly play with ideas and see what sticks. Rock Rising is a safe environment for exploration.”
-Hannah Carter, Actor & Jazz Vocalist