The Reaching for the Stars Cultural Enrichment Program supports the CMU Department of Theatre Arts in its mission to provide a comprehensive education for students, preparing them for the wide range of complex theatrical work available professionally. At the same time, the program helps bring high-quality performances and meaningful cultural opportunities to the broader community.
Reaching for the Stars also provides theatre tickets to Grand Valley students, helping bridge the gap in access to high-quality performing arts experiences for low-income families in Mesa County. By removing financial and cultural barriers, the program works to ensure that every child and teen in western Colorado has the opportunity to experience live theatre at CMU at least once before graduating from high school.
Proceeds from Reaching for the Stars events benefit the Reaching for the Stars Endowed Fund, allowing the Department of Theatre Arts to continue producing high-quality productions while giving back to the community through ticket donations to youth. Your attendance and support help elevate cultural opportunities in the Grand Valley — for today’s audiences and for generations to come.
EVENTS
Reaching for the Stars events at the Asteria Theatre feature world-renowned speakers such as Neil deGrasse Tyson, who help us better understand the wider universe we are part of while inspiring awe, curiosity, and a sense of connection within our community. The series also includes classic films, including upcoming showings of Apollo 13 on April 7 and Guardians of the Galaxy on April 14. Proceeds from all events directly support the Reaching for the Stars Endowed Fund.
GIVE
By giving to the Reaching for the Stars Endowed Fund — through a one-time gift, a recurring donation, or by including the endowment in your legacy giving — you help provide transformative arts experiences for youth throughout our community. Your support exposes young people to the performing arts in ways they may not otherwise have access to and inspires them to reach for the highest version of themselves, whether through patronage or participation in the arts.