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09/22/2026

Thank you to St.James Iced tea for keeping us hydrated and caffeinated throughout our RISE Summit...We can’t stop thinking about that mango black tea 🤤

09/18/2026

Thank you to our RISE Summit happy hour sponsors, Art and Rev, Athletic Brewing Company and TÖST. Our guests loved the options and kept us sipping all night!

Athletic Brewing Company, LLC. Milford, CT and San Diego, CA. Near B**r.

09/17/2026

And that’s a wrap on the 2026 RISE Summit! We are deeply grateful for every person who attended and began their week with us.

The day began by setting intentions with a workshop hosted by Kadeem Alston Roman followed by panels beautifully built by Drama Club, Black Theatre United, Broadway Mental Health Foundation, Kaleidoscope Dreams Foundation, Miranda Family Fellowship, Theatre Advocacy Project and Theatre of the Oppressed NYC.

The day culminated in a keynote conversation with our guest Melis Aker and an empowering song cycle by Angel Band Project.

These conversations and workshops allowed participants to engage in real tactical strategies for breaking through mental and emotional barriers, while also providing reframes on how to define success as an artist.

Thank you to our venue host, Signature Theatre for providing vital support through the entire process.

Thank you to our media partner Playbill for the gorgeously designed playbills by Robbie Rozelle.

Thank you to our sponsors, Disney Theatricals, Starkweather & Shepley Insurance, Art and Rev Beverages, Athletic Brewing Company, Saint James Iced Tea and TÖST.

We can’t wait to see you all next year!

Photo credit Gina

09/08/2026

Still on the fence about joining us for next week’s RISE Summit? 🎟️✨ Consider this your sign to grab your ticket!

Swipe through ➡️ to see what’s on deck for this year’s event at Signature Theatre, from high-impact seminars with national partners to our keynote conversation with Melis Aker.

Plus, head over to our Stories to catch some major flashback highlights from our first two years!

Don't miss out on a full day dedicated to defining your BREAKTHROUGH. Snag one of the last remaining tickets at the link in our bio! 🔗🎭

09/04/2026

🚨 Last but not least for our panel and seminar line up 🚨

Join Black Theatre United, Maestra Music, and The Miranda Family Fellowship in their panel, Opening the Stage Door: Navigating the Theatre Industry Through Mentorship

Sometimes the only way to break through is with the assistance of someone who’s already done it. Several organizations in the theatre have formal mentorship programs designed to illuminate pathways for people who see where they want to be but can’t visualize how to get there. This panel will address some of the ways in which folks value the one-to-one relationships a mentor and mentee can share and will look at the ways these intentional pairings can disrupt the patterns that let some people in while keeping others out.

💡 Featured Panelists:
Kate Douglas | Writer, Performer, and Composer
Lakisha May| Actor, Producer, and Cultural Organizer
Desney Scoby | Marketing and Media Partnership Specialist

🎙️Moderated by Vanessa Reyes, Program Director for the Miranda Family Fellowship

🎟️ Last few days to grab your tickets now! Link in our bio.
 Can’t attend this year but still want to support, please consider donating or purchasing a pay it forward ticket!

09/03/2026

🚨 Next in our program line up 🚨 The 2026 RISE Summit is almost here, and you do not want to miss this workshop. 🎭✨

Join the Broadway Mental Health Foundation, Theatre Advocacy Project and Theatre of The Oppressed NYC in their interactive seminar, Breaking Through Oppressive Practices: Make a Scene.

This workshop will center real life experiences from panelists and participants detailing their experiences of hardship that were actually breakthroughs that set them on their current trajectories as activists and advocates for change within theatre. From those hardships their team will provide a 101 course of artists rights in the workplace, providing access to knowledge that might help audience members with their own breakthrough moments.

💡 Featured Panelists:
Marcela Artunduaga | Joker and Worker-Member at Theatre of the Oppressed NYC.
Rocío Pérez | Programs and Community Engagement Manager at Theatre Advocacy Project
Ania Upstill | Joker and Worker-Member at Theatre of the Oppressed NYC
Emerson Valentina | Founder and Executive Director of the Broadway Mental Health Foundation
Caylin Waller | Executive Director and Co-Founder of Theatre Advocacy project

🎟️ Grab your tickets now at the link in our bio!
 Can’t attend this year but still want to support, please consider donating or purchasing a pay it forward ticket!

09/02/2026

ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT! 🚨 The 2026 RISE Summit is almost here, and you do not want to miss this transformative conversation. 🎭✨

Join Drama Club & Kaleidoscope Dreams Foundation as we dive deep in our upcoming panel: Breaking Through: The Role of the Arts in Reentry and Collective Liberation

Reentry is often thought of as a legal or logistical process: finding housing, employment, or reconnecting with family. But before that it’s about breaking free from shame, isolation, trauma, and systemic labels. How can the arts serve as the ultimate catalyst for healing and freedom during and after incarceration?

💡 Featured Panelists:
Ashley Hart Adams | Executive Director, Drama Club
Jermaine Archer | Executive Director, Rehabilitation Through the Arts
Alex Anderson | Founder & Artistic Director, Re-Entry Theater of Harlem Charanya Ramakrishnan | Director of Community Engagement, Louis Armstrong House Museum
🎙️ Moderated by Asad Ali Jafri | Executive Director, Kaleidoscope Dreams Foundation

Ready to be inspired, moved, and activated?

🎟️ Seats are filling fast, grab your tickets now at the link in our bio!

08/19/2026

Let's convene at Maestra's RISE Summit 2026!

We are thrilled to share the official "Set List" for this year's annual gathering, happening on September 14th, 2026 at the Signature Theatre.

The theme is BREAKTHROUGH, and this lineup is designed to do just that:

✺ We’ll start the day with Kadeem Alston Roman facilitating a Release + Rise breakthrough experience.
✺ Explore the crucial role of the arts in reentry and collective liberation with Drama Club and Kaleidoscope Dreams Foundation.
✺ Tackle systemic issues head-on in Breaking Through Oppressive Practices with the Theatre Advocacy Project, Theatre of the Oppressed NYC, and Broadway Mental Health Foundation.
✺ Open the Stage Door with mentorship experience, tips and strategies from Maestra, The Miranda Family Fund, and Black Theatre United.
✺ Join us for an inspiring Keynote Conversation with the brilliant Melis Aker and Victoria Detres.
✺ Experience a moving breakthrough song cycle hosted by the Angel Band Project.
✺ Wrap it all up with an on-site networking happy hour to build lasting connections!

This is more than just an event; it's a movement towards professional development and relationship building that transforms our industry. Secure your spot and let's BREAKTHROUGH together. 🎟️ Link in bio to register!

If you're interested in sponsoring, please reach out to [email protected]

08/04/2026

✨ Announcing our 2026 RISE Summit Keynote Speaker!
We are thrilled to announce multidisciplinary artist Melis Aker as this year’s Keynote speaker!

The Keynote will feature a conversation between Melis and Director of RISE, Victoria Detres diving deep into our 2026 theme: BREAKTHROUGH and what that means for an artist at multiple stages of their life.

Melis is a London and New York based playwright, screenwriter, actor, and musician from Turkey. From developing work with Signature Theatre Company, Ars Nova, and The Old Vic, to winning a Jonathan Larson Grant and being named a "Woman to Watch" by the Broadway Women’s Fund, her multifaceted career embodies the exact stamina and collaborative spirit we are gathering to discuss.

More details regarding our panels and special guests will be released soon.

Have you gotten your ticket yet? Link in bio.

📍 Signature Theatre , 480 w 42nd Street
📅 September 14th, 2026
⏰ 10am-6pm, followed by a networking happy hour on-site

07/24/2026

What if a breakthrough isn't a single moment, but a lifelong practice?

Too often, culture sells us the myth of the "overnight success" or the sudden flash of genius. But for artists and cultural workers, true growth is far more nuanced, cyclical, and deeply collaborative.

We are excited to announce the theme for the 2026 RISE Summit: BREAKTHROUGH.

The RISE Summit is Maestra Music's annual convening designed to cultivate honest conversations about the stamina required to sustain creative momentum and the structures we need to build to support one another.
THE DETAILS:
📍 WHERE: Signature Theatre, 480 w 42nd street. New York, NY 10036.
📅 WHEN: September 14th from 10am-6pm
👥 WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Artists, cultural workers, creative strategists, and anyone ready to build sustainable practices with community.
💡 WHY: To explore panels, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities led by select RISE Network Partners designed to help you redefine and sustain your work.
🎟️ Mark your calendar and save the date! Ticket link in our bio.

More details regarding our programming and special guests arriving soon!

Address

480 W 42nd St
New York, NY
10036-6805

Website

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