Support the Heller Awards

Your support helps keep one of Central Texas’s most impactful youth arts programs tuition-free and accessible to thousands of students each year. By investing in the Heller Awards for Young Artists, you champion musical theatre and performing arts education in our schools, empower teachers who inspire creativity every day, and strengthen a vibrant network of students and educators across the region. Through this shared experience, schools connect, students collaborate, and young artists from dozens of campuses come together to perform, learn, and celebrate one another’s work—building lasting relationships and a stronger community through the arts.

Your Impact includes:

• Scholarships for Students – Cash awards in performance and technical categories help young artists pursue college and professional training.
• Highlight Reel Subsidies – Schools receive funding for professional video capture, giving students high-quality audition and portfolio materials.
• World-Class Ceremony – A red-carpet celebration at Bass Concert Hall brings 3,000+ attendees together for an unforgettable night of student artistry.
• Professional Orchestra & Production Team – A 13-piece professional orchestra and industry stage managers, designers, and crew give students real-world mentorship.
• Training & Mentorship – Masterclasses and coaching from Broadway artists, directors, and alumni help bridge education and the professional world.
• Equitable Access – With 30% of participating schools identified as Title I, your gift ensures that every student, regardless of background, can train, perform, and be celebrated on a professional stage.
• Community & Workforce Development – The HAYAs cultivate the next generation of artists, educators, and creative professionals who will shape Central Texas’s cultural future.
• Strengthening the Arts Ecosystem – Supporting the HAYAs helps sustain the pipeline of artists, educators, and technicians who keep Central Texas stages vibrant year-round.

Lasting Legacy – Your generosity builds community pride, strengthens arts education, and creates lifelong memories for students, families, and educators.

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Contact the Texas Performing Arts Development team for more information at support@texasperformingarts.org.