State Theatre New Jersey’s nationally recognized education and community engagement programs touch the lives of thousands of students, teachers, and families each year, with performances, workshops, artist residencies, and other activities that make the performing arts meaningful, accessible, and affordable to the people in our community.

• State Theatre’s PERFORMANCES FOR SCHOOLS introduce students across New Jersey to the thrill of live theater. Tickets to these shows are subsidized by as much as 90% to keep them affordable for students. 

• State Theatre New Jersey’s beloved MILK & COOKIES series features music and storytelling programs designed to introduce young children ages 3-8 to live performance.

• SENSORY-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCES enable children who are on the autism spectrum and others with sensory sensitivities to experience the joy of live theater. Modulated lighting and sound levels, a designated quiet area, and a relaxed attitude toward theater etiquette create a safe, comfortable, judgment-free environment. 
  
  
• FREE SUMMER MOVIES, featuring morning and evening screenings of five family-friendly films, has become a favorite summer activity for local families.  

• The ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE program allows people to get up close and personal with professional performing artists. Each year, students and adults participate in a variety of activities, including workshops and performances. 
  
  
• STNJ's COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEES, Latino, LGBTQ+, and Accessibility, are comprised of dedicated community leaders that champion diversity, connect us with our richly diverse community, provide outreach and live theater experiences for at-risk youth, and help bring new audiences to our celebrated venue.

• COMMUNITY GIVING helps STNJ in its mission to ensure that every person has access to high-quality arts experiences. Each season, we provide more than $300,000 in free and subsidized tickets, programs, and services for underserved, disadvantaged, and special-needs members of our community.
  
  
• SYMPHONY SCHOLARS, a free program for music students ages 11-18, provides an in-depth introduction to classical music with the combination of attending a symphony concert at STNJ plus pre- and post-concert workshops.
  
  
• EARLY CHILDHOOD ARTS & LITERACY PROGRAM uses performance as a tool for developing reading skills in kids aged five and under, providing early arts exposure that underserved youngsters would be unlikely to experience otherwise. Each participating class receives a book that corresponds with the performance, students experience the stories by having them read to them, then hearing the same text brought to life in a performance, all free of charge.

• NEW BRUNSWICK HEART FESTIVAL celebrates the vibrant arts and history of New Brunswick and Middlesex County. The festival features music and dance performances, a behind-the-scenes look inside the local arts scene, a close-up of Middlesex County’s history, a visual arts market, craft vendors, and more.

Contact Nicole Stinson at 732-247-7200, ext. 513 to learn more about how you or your company can be involved in supporting these important programs, at any level.