ABOUT FOUNTAIN VOICES:
Fountain Voices is a community-driven storytelling initiative that empowers young people to examine urgent social and community issues through theatre, oral history, and civic engagement. Bringing together youth, teaching artists, nonprofit partners, and community members, the program transforms lived experience into original performance work that sparks dialogue and builds community connection.
ABOUT THE SUMMER RESIDENCY:
The 2026 Fountain Voices Summer Residency will focus on the lasting impact of the Eaton Fire and the ongoing work of recovery and resilience across affected Los Angeles communities. Guided by professional teaching artists and community partners, participants will engage directly with individuals and organizations responding to the aftermath of the fires while exploring storytelling and activism through devised theatre practices.
Throughout the program, participants will conduct interviews, reflect on personal and community experiences, and transform these stories into an original theatrical work rooted in lived experience. The residency will culminate in public performances and community conversations that amplify underrepresented voices and foster empathy and connection through the arts.
HELP US RAISE $20,000
To conduct the 2026 Summer Residency, we must raise $20,000 by July 1st.
These funds are needed to cover teaching artist pay, programmatic and production costs, and honoraria to the student participants.
Unlike typical summer arts programs where families are required to pay upwards of $500 a week, Fountain Voices actually pays students a weekly $100 stipend and provides students with the opportunity to complete community service hours for their commitment and participation.
With your support, we can provide these young people with something essential: a space to be seen, heard, and connected. Through storytelling and performance, participants learn that their voices have power and that they can effect change.
DONOR TIERS:
$10,000 & Up - REVOLUTIONARIES - receive opportunity to provide a resource that will influence the development of the play, autographed poster, 25-26 Student Play Anthology & 2 performance tickets
$5000 & Up - TRAILBLAZERS - receive autographed poster, 25-26 Student Play Anthology & 2 performance tickets
$2500 & Up - CHANGEMAKERS - receive 25-26 Student Play Anthology & 2 tickets
$1000 & Up - CHAMPIONS - receive 25-26 Student Play Anthology & 2 tickets
$500 & Up - COLLABORATORS - receive 2 performance tickets
$250 & Up - ADVOCATES - receive 2 invited dress tickets
$100 & Up - CHEERLEADERS - receive 2 invited dress tickets
$50 & Up - SUPPORTERS - receive 2 invited dress tickets
