Pew Awards $960,000 in Philadelphia Theatre Initiative Grants

(8-24-10) On August 16, the Pew Center for Arts & Heritage announced more than $960,000 in project grants from the Philadelphia Theatre Initiative (PTI) to thirteen theater companies, presenters, and independent theater artists. PTI grants, which support innovative theater programming in the Philadelphia area, are awarded annually on a competitive basis through panel selection. On the 2010 selections, PTI director Pam Kumin notes, "This year's PTI grants support a diverse array of imaginative and ambitious projects aimed at varied tastes and ages. We are proud to support the artistry of outstanding theater professionals as they create and present work that promises to entertain, inspire, and educate audiences in our region."

Read about the funded projects on the Pew website.