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Mission, History, and EDI Statement


Mission

The mission of Junior Players is to encourage intellectual growth, mental well-being and the development of life skills in youth through mentoring, creative expression, and participation in the fine arts.

History

Junior Players was founded in 1955, and is the oldest nonprofit children's theater organization in Dallas. Junior Players has striven to meet the changing needs of the community. From 1955 to 1989, Junior Players presented traditional children's theater productions performed entirely by children and teenagers. In 1989, the Board of Directors changed the focus of Junior Players activities, deciding that, Junior Players can best serve the youth of Dallas by providing free programming accessible to all the children of North Texas. Junior Players, therefore, exclusively provides free arts education programs in local recreation and cultural centers, housing projects, elementary, middle, and high schools and through social service agencies serving youth at risk.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement

To read Junior Players' complete equity, diversity, and inclusion statement, please click the image below!

  • US Small Business Association - SVOG
    US Small Business Association - SVOG
  • City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture
    City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture
  • Hillcrest
    Hillcrest
  • Texas Womens Foundation
    Texas Womens Foundation
  • Texas Commission on the Arts
    Texas Commission on the Arts
  • American Airlines
    American Airlines
  • Tyler Foundation
    Tyler Foundation
  • Mid American Arts Alliance
    Mid American Arts Alliance
  • Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust
    Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust
  • George Family Foundation - Next Generation Fund
    George Family Foundation - Next Generation Fund
  • Moody Fund for the Arts
    Moody Fund for the Arts
  • Total IT
    Total IT
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