About this project

A TRUE STORY about the power of theatre.

Bill Toscano walked off the Governor Thomas Johnson High School stage, for the last time, to legions of roses, embraces from countless students and a roaring, standing ovation. It was a historic moment many will never forget.

Bill entered a public high school and changed its theatre department forever. From TV stars to opera luminaries, and beyond, most of the students Bill directed and mentored remain in the arts or closely associated with the arts — all around the world — to this day.

This cinematic documentary is an inspiring story about never giving up; daring to dream; believing in yourself and your talent; believing in young people; and that the arts are a cornerstone to education.

Based on a true story, “After School Drama”, uses Bill’s story as the centerpiece for a feature length film that examines larger cultural issues — making the case for keeping the arts in the lives of all students.

The film will take viewers on Bill’s journey (and the journey of his students), how the Governor Thomas Johnson High School stage operates today and the state of the arts in schools throughout the United States.

“After School Drama” is currently in development, bringing together production and artistic resources, to certify the project is created with top calibre talent and receives wide distribution — on DVD, in classrooms and in theatres. Every penny you give will help ensure the film’s ultimate success!

What is the money for?

PRINCIPAL PRODUCTION!

Funding for this project will go towards all filming and licensing needs of the project. Making the movie amazing will help ensure it reaches a wide, potentially international, audience. Specific expenses will include:

*Hiring key crew members

*Film and tech support (sound, lights, production equipment)

*Transporting filmmakers across the US to conduct on-camera interviews with former students and cultural, education and arts experts

*Securing rights for use of any necessary photos, footage and music

How you can help

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Official website and additional information to come!

Kickstarter video filmed and edited by: Dillon Baird