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Performing arts grants given to Northern Virginia public school teachers. Grants by Wolf Trap. Performing arts grants.

Projects span Prince George’s County, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Falls Church City, Loudoun County, and D.C. Public Schools.

By COLLETTE CAPRARA FOR THE FREE LANCE–STAR The folks at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts are pleased to announce that their eagerly awaited 2021 season of children’s performances will launch on July 20. “We are really excited about this season and we think it will be a really special one,” said Cate Bechtold, director of Community Programs. “It’s so wonderful to get everybody back to the theater, and to regain that sense of community.â�...

The Washington, D.C. area performing arts organization Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts has awarded grants to eight local high schools across metropolitan Washington, D.C. grants to fund music, dance, or theater projects at their respective schools, as part of Wolf Traps Grants for High School Performing Arts Teachers Program. Students will receive Master Classes with Broadway performers; guidance from local historians and artists; and instruction from area performance groups. Proje...