What We Do
Activities take place in Brooklyn NY in space donated by City Council Member Darlene Mealey of the 41st District. This includes: intense talent development in drama, vocal training and dance, book club meetings and teas, technical training with behind the scenes filming, film editing and directing. Industry professionals provide mentorship and often visit the program to speak to the students. Major event locations are acquired through partnerships, rentals or donations.
The Organization caters to youth ages 12 to 21, providing services utilizing engagement techniques such as professional celebrity mentorship in the arts, hands on activities (such as acting and singing and dance training, shooting a short film, editing and broadcasting), and producing phenomenal theater productions with strong positive messages. By holding the youth to a high standard of on every level they become vested in the success they accomplish. The organization runs year round.
The Summer Schedule focuses on performance techniques – actual stage productions and talent development with constant support offered toward educational and career goals.
WHERE WE ARE GOING
Moving Mountains Inc. has gained the backing of the Brooklyn Delegation of
City Council Members and believes that this program will be a source of
pride and accomplishment for all involved. The organization is growing
rapidly in numbers and is actively seeking larger permanent space where the
program can establish strong roots with room for continued growth. MMI
plans to expand to include activities in neighboring boroughs and
affiliations and linkages with cultural and artisan groups nationwide. We
will are working to service the increase of participants while maintaining
the integrity of our mission and the quality of the productions. We are
also actively working to find funding sources to support the financial needs
of the program which has until now, been possible through volunteer staff,
donated space and fund raisers that cover the cost when additional support
is needed. Performances and interaction with the public and the media at a
more visible national level will make it possible to reach and affect the
lives of youth nationwide by making them aware of the importance of the
decisions before them and the choices they will make. It is the strong
spiritual believe that sustains the Moving Mountains core that with a little
bit of faith we can all Move Mountains.
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
Formerly Tomorrow’s Future Theater Ensemble, the group won the Martin Luther
King Jr. Commission’s Arts & Science Competition four years in a row. They
are recipients of various merit awards from the New York State Governor’s
office, the DEA, and D.A.R.E. (a national prevention program).
Moving Mountains, through RA Management, has placed youth in current running
Television and Film projects, providing real world exposure and opportunity
for SAG membership. In addition the Theater members have been featured on
the Oprah Winfrey Show, Night Line, NBC and CBS news. The success of the
youth placement program has been lauded by industry insiders, CBO's and
Prevention/Intervention programs.
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Moving Mountains Inc., is a 501(c)(3) that actively works to prepare talented youth to develop their performance skills, seek opportunities for growth and avoid the obstacles that they will undoubtedly encounter and respond to based on their ability to make good choices. 100% of all contributions go to the Moving Mountains organization and are tax deductible as provided in accordance with IRS regulations.
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