“The Young Audiences of New York Teaching Artists have become essential and beloved members of our school community. Their presence has enlivened our curriculum and drawn families to our school. Parent participation has doubled this year due primarily to our well attended Family Arts workshops, trips, and student performances. Our students love performing and eagerly look forward to their musical theatre and art classes each week. Each culminating performance is a major event in their lives, building confidence, creating memories, and engendering a love for the arts that will last through their lives. Thank you from all of us at PS 242!”

-Patricia Costa, Principal PS 242 Queens