Bank of America Begins New School Sponsorship Program with Inside Broadway
BANK OF AMERICA BEGINS NEW SCHOOL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM WITH INSIDE BROADWAY Bank of America and Inside Broadway will be working together during the 2004/2005 season to bring the theater company's two productions to students throughout the New York City public school system. The sponsorship program will introduce approximately 50,000 students to the excitement of live Broadway theatre. Michael Presser, Inside Broadway executive director said "We are delighted to be working with Bank of America on bringing such important arts activities to the children of our city. The support of programs such as ours is an excellent example of how the corporate sector can become active in our communities. Bravo to Bank of America!" Carter McClelland, New York Market President, Bank of America said, "As Bank of America becomes much more visible in New York through our new retail branch presence, we're committed to making a meaningful contribution to the educational and cultural fabric of the city, which is consistent with our philanthropic goals across the country. Arts education has proven to be critical to the intellectual and creative development of our young people, and Bank of America is pleased to partner with Inside Broadway to bring the arts to the children of New York City." In addition to sponsoring performances of The Pirates of Penzance and the spring production, Bank of America will also participate in the fall Teachers Party and the upcoming professional development workshop for teachers to be held in February 2005.
