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GLAMIES began its debut in July 2024 in the Blue Ridge region of Virginia.  This high school theatre awards program was created with an "arts program for all" belief. This program was developed to combine the efforts of both industry professionals and student peers.

Mission

We are Guiding, Leading, Affirming, & Mentoring students in the arts by highlighting their work through the GLAMIES. The goal is to provide professional as well as educational theatre enrichment for secondary programs.

Vision

  • Creating a safe & welcoming space for all young artists, educators, professional artists, event planners, & other staff

  • Provide professional feedback and mentorship from local artists in the industry throughout the year

  • Create elevated theatrical experiences for students in educational programs throughout the year

  • Be a community advocate and resource for all local theatre

  • Guide school programs to improve, grow, celebrate student designs/work, and work together to celebrate each others’ successes

  • Provide an end of year celebratory program to build camaraderie as well as growth in the participating theatre communities

  • Connect student artists to professionals in the industry to help bridge the gap between educational and professional theatre

  • Give out awards at the end of the year given by adults and students

  • Create an adult-run professional awards program supported by students and local theatre communities

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