THIS IS A FRIENDRAISER…NOT A FUNDRAISER!

The Broadway X Drama Club Instagram Takeover will take place over 5 days.

AUGUST 6-10, 2026

Our goal is to have between 5-10 actors each day of the campaign.

Please fill out the simple form below to confirm your participation.

Hi friends,  [NAME] here, i’m taking a moment away from [SHOW], today to help take over @DramaClubNYC.

The first-time theater made me feel seen; I was [AGE OR STAGE OF LIFE]. I remember realizing that there was a place where I could be myself, take risks, and tell my story. It changed the way I saw myself and what I thought was possible.

That's one of the reasons I'm giving sa shout out to Drama Club. They use improv and theater arts to help incarcerated and court-involved young people find their voices, build confidence, and imagine new possibilities for their futures.

I hope you will join me in following @DramaClubNYC — you'll be glad you did.

Hi, [NAME] here, I am talking a break from [SHOW], (currently on Broadwa—wink!), and today I'm taking over @DramaClubNYC.

When I was younger, theater gave me a place to belong. It helped me discover my voice and see possibilities for myself that I hadn't seen before.

That's why I love this organization I just leaned about—Drama Club. They use the power of improv and theater to help incarcerated and court-involved young people experience that same feeling of being seen, heard, and valued.

Join me in following @DramaClubNYC to keep saying Yes, And.” You’ll be glad you did!

Here are a few "first time theater made me feel seen" prompts for inspiration:

• The first time I felt I belonged

• The first time I stepped on a stage

• The first teacher who believed in me

• The first time I felt brave enough to be myself

• The first time theater felt like home

Here are a few ”Subject” headline ideas

1. The First Time Theater Made Me Feel Seen

2. The Stage Was the First Place I Belonged

3. The Moment I Found My Voice

4. Why Theater Changed My Life
   Straightforward and invites authentic storytelling.

A few bonus options:

• The Role That Changed Everything

• When I Realized I Belonged Here

• How the Stage Helped Me Find Myself

• Why Every Young Person Deserves to Be Seen

• The Power of Being Seention text goes here

Instagram Stories are casual, personal, and authentic. Don't overthink it! A simple selfie video recorded on your phone is perfect.

A few tips:

• Keep it short: 15–30 seconds is ideal.

• Record vertically.

• Speak naturally and be yourself.

• Tell a brief personal story about how theater impacted your life.

• Mention why you're supporting Drama Club.

• End with a clear invitation to follow @DramaClubNYC.

Be sure to tag @DramaClubNYC in your Story.

To do this:

1. Type @DramaClubNYC directly into your Story using the text tool, or use the Mention Sticker.

2. Tap the Sticker icon and choose Link.

3. Paste this URL: https://www.instagram.com/dramaclubnyc/

4. Resize and place the link sticker wherever it works best in your Story.

We are here to help in anyway we can!

Call or Text Us: 917-570-05645

E-mail Us: William@dramaclub.org

William White
Director of Development and Communicati0ns
(and Broadway Super Fan!)