Hero Family Experience
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Saving Cinderella: A Poverty-Fighting Musical
What is the Hero Family Experience?
The Hero Family Experience is a groundbreaking storytelling and engagement program that brings families with lived experience in poverty into the center of theatrical creation.
Through this experience, participants are not just audience members—they are Lived Experience Consultants (LECs) helping to shape the message, the music, and the movement behind Saving Cinderella, a Broadway-bound musical about poverty, resilience, and transformation.
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Why This Matters
Too often, stories about poverty are told about people—not by them.
The Hero Family Experience flips the script. It puts families with lived experience at the heart of an artistic process that’s aiming to change public narratives, challenge bias, and build empathy through story.
How our Hero Families drive impact :
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Representation leads to transformation. When families help create the art, it reflects deeper truths—and audiences feel it. Our Hero Families aren’t actors—they’re architects of emotional truth.
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It’s about voice and visibility. Many of our participants have never had a platform to share their story in a public space. This program gives them tools, language, and a powerful spotlight.
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It’s leadership development in disguise. By consulting on performance content, participating in feedback sessions, and leading community conversations, Hero Families become co-creators and change-makers—not just guests.
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It’s healing. It’s connection. It’s joy. This isn’t just about a stage. It’s about laughter in the rehearsal room, tears during reflection, pride during applause. Families build bonds, reclaim their narratives, and feel seen.
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It’s a national-stage moment. Select Hero Family members will have the chance to join the cast and creative team for a New York City experience in August 2024, bringing their insights to a broader stage and helping raise the profile of this important work.
Three Ways to Be Involved
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Lived Experience Consultant (LEC) – One-Time
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Be part of a group of 15–20 individuals/families
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Attend a staged reading on May 31 from 12:30PM – 5:30PM
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Provide feedback that helps shape the final version of the show
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Ages 6+ welcome | Lunch and snacks provided
Donate!
Your generous contributions help us continue our work and make a difference in the community. Every donation, no matter the size, has a significant impact. Together, we can create positive change and drive our mission forward.
Hero Family – Full Experience
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6–10 individuals will be selected for deeper engagement
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Must attend all 4 readings
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Participate in fundraising and story development
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Eligible for a potential trip to New York City in August!