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Queer Voices of Change: Stories for the Stage
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Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Youth Leadership Through the Arts
A new initiative from Stage the Change launching Spring 2026


The Challenge
LGBTQIA+ youth are often underrepresented in classroom content, historical narratives, and public visibility. Their voices deserve to be heard, their stories seen, and their experiences honored.

The Vision
Queer Voices of Change empowers LGBTQIA+ students, young artists, activists and allies to tell their stories, advocate for inclusion, and lead with creativity and courage. Through storytelling, playwriting, and performance, participants transform personal truth into collective impact.

​Pilot Program – Spring 2026
A multi-week, school-based and community-supported initiative.
Who’s Involved:
  • 3–4 high schools (via GSAs or theatre classes)
  • LGBTQIA+ students and allies
  • Teaching artists and classroom teachers
LGBTQIA+ youth and allies of all gender identities, sexual orientations, and expressions are welcome!
What to Expect:
  • In-school workshops exploring queer history, identity & leadership
  • Monologue writing and performance coaching
  • Leadership skill-building and advocacy planning
  • A culminating performance showcase and student anthology celebrating original stories​
Showcase Venue: The Drama Book Shop, NYC
Potential publishing partnership: Queer Monologues for High School Students
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Stage the Change is co-sponsored by Stage the Change, Inc.
The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts and Hauppauge Public Schools.
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Stage the Change programs are made possible with funds from the
Arts Reach Fund at The New York Community Trust, Long Island; The New York Community Trust 

and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the
​Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
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This work is supported by Long Island Grants for the Arts through funds provided by the office of the Governor and the
New York State Legislature, and administered by The Huntington Arts Council. 
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