Dear trusty sidekick community,
Since 2011, Trusty Sidekick has devised and produced more than 21 original works for young audiences, including four productions specifically created for children on the autism spectrum and their families. Together we have created multidisciplinary productions with an ensemble of collaborators that includes artists trained in physical theater, puppetry, music, dance, animation, design, and video projection, and engaged young people themselves in the creation process of theater designed especially for them and their families. Most recently this spring we completed a rolling national premiere of our newest work, FROLIC, and a classroom residency with our partner school, P721K.
However, after 13 years of creating and devising dynamic theatrical experiences with you and our heroes, we want to let you know we are considering our national tour the final piece of programming that will be launched and led under the banner of Trusty Sidekick. Operations will officially conclude at the end of this fiscal year (June 30, 2024). We're proud to end on such a high note and hand the torch to other worthy organizations devising work with and for young audiences. Thank you for being the heroes of this decade-long journey; we have always been your proud sidekicks in this adventure.
This decision has come after much deliberation and preparation with our staff and board. We are continually invested in providing thought-partnership and resources to young people and their families and we are working with the team past and present to best be of service to our community.
We feel fortunate to have accompanied so many young heroes and their families on their amazing adventures in classrooms, parks, studios, and stages throughout New York City and across the country.
Our greatest hope is that even after the final quest is complete, the community will remain. If you want to share thoughts, reflections or questions with us, we invite you use the button below to contact us and a member of the team will be available to follow up, if needed.
In community,
Trusty Sidekick’s Board of Directors