Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts, INC
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: 6655 Dobbin Road Unit #4
\nCity: Columbia
\nState: MD
\nPostal Code: 21045
\nMain Phone: 410-381-0700
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: cctarts.shop
\nEmployer ID Number: 52-1066100
\nOrganization Tax Status: Exempt <\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 03\/19\/2026
\nRequested Amount: 10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Theatre for Students with Disabilities
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
CCTA\u2019s Mission is to educate through the arts by creating theatrical experiences that \u201cinspire thought, action, creativity, and change\u201d. CCTA is dedicated to making these experiences available and accessible to as many members of the community as possible with an emphasis on teaching and nurturing our children regardless of gender, race, religion, ability, age, or socioeconomic status.
\nTo help us achieve this mission we offer three programs for students with disabilities free of charge. Our Brightlights on Broadway sessions work with students ages 6-16, Broadway Connections works with specific high school special education programs, and our New Horizons works with students over 16. Our staff uses musical theatre as a vehicle for students to work on social skills, improve communication, and build community. Our lead instructor for this is also a licensed occupational therapist. She blends her theatre experience with research based practices to create the best environment for our students to succeed.
\nThis program has been operating for more than 10 years. It attracts more than 50 students each season, many of whom return year after year. One parent shared, \u201cour daughter has Down Syndrome\u2026the students in the program benefit from her [the teacher\u2019s] background in occupational therapy and I have seen my daughter\u2019s speech and confidence improve.\u201d Keeping these programs operating comes out to just under $40,000 each year. We are working to diversify our funding sources, so that we can continue to offer these programs free of charge to our community. <\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $38,115.75<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Maryland State Arts Council – $4,000 (pending) Nora Roberts Foundation – $5,000 (pending) Robert L. Pierson Foundation – $5,000 (committed) In-Kind Donations – $2,750 Unrestricted Operating Budget – $21,365.75<\/p>\n
Project Duration: FY27
\nGeographical Area Served: Maryland
\nAge Group To Be Served: 6+<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
\nContact First Name: Steven
\nContact Last Name: Fleming
\nContact Title: Executive Director
\nContact Phone: 410-381-0700
\nContact Email: sfleming@cctarts.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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