About THRIVE?
About THRIVE?
The Theatre and Performing Arts Initiative for Vital Rural Enrichment (THRIVE) is a non-profit organization aimed at providing high-level performance opportunities for rural and small-town area students. THRIVE's goal is to connect students from different communities through educational opportunities such as performing arts programs, workshops, and performances.
At this time, THRIVE currently oversees the Summer All-Star High School Musical production, a summer musical performed by eligible THRIVE students. Past productions have included Les Misérables (2024) and The Phantom of the Opera (2023).
In the future, THRIVE is looking to expand! THRIVE is exploring the development of a choir meeting on a regular basis to expand the opportunities offered to local students. Stay tuned for more information!
Join our organization!
General Membership
Per our bylaws, membership is open to any adult individual with a vested interest in the support of rural performing arts. Meetings are typically held on the last Wednesday of each month.
Contact the board of directors by emailing exec@thriveperformingarts.org to find out how you can help enrich the lives of local students and support performing arts in the area!
Are you a student looking for enrichment in the performing arts? We may have a place for you.
Students eligible to participate must meet at least one of the following eligibility criteria as defined in the bylaws:
Any student who attends a school designated as rural by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
Any homeschooled student living in school districts designated as rural by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
Any student who attends a private or parochial school that exists in a school district designated as rural by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
Students who wish to participate in THRIVE activities that do not fall into the aforementioned categories but attend similar schools or exist in similar educational situations may be approved by the Board of Directors on a case-by-case basis.
If you meet one of these criteria, contact the board of directors by emailing exec@thriveperformingarts.org to see how you can be involved!
THRIVE Board of Directors
Eric Bable, Chairperson
Kyle Zimmerman, Vice-Chair Person/Treasurer
Alyssa Titi, Member at Large
Jennifer Mollenkopf, Member at Large