What are good reasons to give to the performing arts?

Answer 1

Well, the arts entertain people. They give performers the opportunity to do what they love, and give the audience a wonderful show. Some musicals can also convey important messages in ways that books and television can't (have you ever seen Cabaret? The music gave me goosebumps, and the plot was eye-opening. By the end, I was shaking and vowing to never, ever go along naively with injustice. The two hour show was better than dozens of lectures about politics, against discrimination, etc. Or Les Miserables - talk about a show that makes you want to run outside and start helping the oppressed. The music does something for you that words just can't) On top of that, budgets are a big problem in community theater companies. It is hard to wow an audience if you are cutting corners everywhere because you have no money. Sports get lots of money bacause of the pop culture craze, butthe arts usually don't. Even if you aren't a big fan of the performing arts, you have to realize that they are important to a lot of people, and a little donation on your part could mean the difference between a good show and a stunning one. If you ae giving to childrens theater, it is even better. Words can not describe how helpful theater is to children - dancing helps them be fit in the middle of a supposed obesity crisis. Memorizing lines helps with memory for tests - a lot of theater kids are good students. And of couse, it helps them get over the average persons numbr one fear - stage fright. If you are considering helping the arts, please do! I hope I've answered your question.