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We are excited to announce our newest anchor partner - Working Theatre! Since 1985, Working Theater has been a pioneering force in off-Broadway theater, dedicated to amplifying the often overlooked stories of working people...

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We are excited to announce our newest anchor partner - **Working Theatre! Since 1985, Working Theater has been a pioneering force in off-Broadway theater, dedicated to amplifying the often overlooked stories of working people. **With a robust commitment to accessibility, Working Theater spearheaded initiatives like sliding-scale ticketing, inviting audiences to engage with theater regardless of their socio-economic status. Through its active play commissioning and arts-in-education initiatives, Working Theater remains steadfast in its dedication to centering marginalized voices and fostering dialogue on social and economic justice.

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