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Find your part in democracy

Whether you're onstage, backstage, in the seats or running the building, there's a role for you, with Broadway for Democracy and in your own community.

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For performers

Your platform is bigger than you think

Audiences listen to the people they watch onstage. A post, a curtain speech or a few words at the stage door can get someone registered who never would have looked it up.

With Broadway for Democracy

Become an ambassadorJoin the Broadway artists who lend their voices to our nonpartisan campaigns.Record a voter PSAShort, nonpartisan videos that remind fans to register and vote.Join Broadway WritesOur letter-writing campaign, built to fit around a show schedule.

In your community

Make your own voting planOn tour or in a long run? Our guide covers absentee ballots and deadlines for theatre workers.Share the registration linkPost it before registration deadlines. It's free, quick and works in every state.

Talk to your companyWith your production's OK, a quick reminder at curtain call or in the green room goes a long way.

For crew, musicians & creative teams

The show runs on you. So do elections.

Stage managers, crew, musicians, designers and front-of-house teams already know how to keep a complicated event on schedule. Those are exactly the skills elections need.

With Broadway for Democracy

Join Broadway WritesAdd your voice to our letter-writing campaign.Volunteer with usHelp at events, voter registration tables and outreach.Spread the word backstageDrop our registration link in your crew chat or union group.

In your community

Become a poll workerElection offices need calm, organized people on Election Day, and many positions are paid.Vote from the roadAbsentee ballots, deadlines and residency tips for touring and out-of-town work.Know who represents youFind your elected officials at the local, state and federal level.

For theatres & productions

Your lobby is a public square

Thousands of people pass through a theatre every week. Producers, theatre owners, general managers and community theatres can make civic participation part of the experience without taking sides.

With Broadway for Democracy

Host a voter registration momentA lobby table, a QR code in the program or a slide before curtain. We'll help you set it up.Partner on a PSA or program insertNonpartisan, on-brand messages built for your audience.Share our podcast and guidesGive your audience and staff conversations and resources worth passing on.

In your community

Mark National Voter Registration DayHeld each September, it's an easy moment to invite your audience in.

Support staff who vote and serveFlexible Election Day scheduling helps your company vote and volunteer as poll workers.

Keep it nonpartisanFocus on participation, never candidates or parties, so every audience member feels welcome.

For audience members & fans

Applause is a great start

You already show up for the stories that move you. Showing up for your community works the same way: it's better with friends, and every seat counts.

With Broadway for Democracy

Check your registrationMake sure you're ready for your next election, and sign up for reminders.Become a monthly supporterHelp us reach more people, inspire civic action, and fund our voter education and outreach programs.Listen to our podcastBroadway artists on theatre, activism and using your voice.

In your community

Bring a friend to voteMake a plan together, the same way you'd plan a night at the theatre.

Attend one local meetingCity council and school board meetings are open to the public, and many stream online.

Work the pollsPoll workers keep elections running in every community, and many positions are paid.

Find your part in democracy

Your platform is bigger than you think

The show runs on you. So do elections.

Your lobby is a public square

Applause is a great start

The next generation of voters is in your rehearsal room