> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.broadwaynews.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # On The RISE: August Events - URL: https://www.broadwaynews.com/on-the-rise-august-events-3/ - Published: 2026-08-18T10:13:48.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-18T10:13:47.000Z - Author: RISE Theatre Directory - Tags: Insights Our network partners are hosting some great events this month. Check out what’s *On the RISE* in the RISE Theatre Network. If you want to stay in the know, check out [risetheatre.org](http://risetheatre.org/?ref=broadwaynews.com). --- ### **Tickets now available for the 2026 RISE Summit!** Maestra Music’s RISE Summit isback for our third year on **September 14th, 2026, from 10:00am to 6:00pm,** hosted with Signature Theatre. **The theme of this year is BREAKTHROUGH.** *A breakthrough isn't just a destination, it’s a series of moments across multiple stages of our lives. This conference is a space to cultivate honest conversations about the stamina required to sustain creative momentum and the structures we need to build to support one another.* *Too often, our culture treats a breakthrough as a singular, explosive moment, the sudden overnight success, the flash of genius, or the elusive "big break." But for artists and cultural workers, the reality is far more nuanced, cyclical, and deeply collaborative. We are aiming to redefine breakthrough as a lifelong, iterative practice.* **What to Expect:** Our RISE Network Partners curate the sessions, selected from proposals that correlate to our year’s theme and infuse community and collaboration. We are also thrilled to close the summit with a special performance by our partners, the [Angel Band Project.](https://www.angelbandproject.org/?ref=broadwaynews.com) *About Angel Band Project: The Angel Band Project's mission is to provide trauma-informed music therapy and advocate for those impacted by sexual and intimate partner violence. As a nonprofit organization, their services are provided at no cost as part of the healing and recovery process.* 👥 **WHO SHOULD ATTEND:** Artists, cultural workers, creative strategists, and **anyone** excited for an opportunity to connect with a broad range of professionals and dream together on how to build sustainable practices of care for our industry and beyond. 💡 **WHY:** To explore panels, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities led by select Network Partners designed to help you redefine and sustain your work. **Stay Tuned:** We will share full details on panels and seminars shortly. If you are interested in supporting the summit, please email us at [info@risetheatre.org](mailto:info@risetheatre.org). [**TICKETS HERE.** ](https://secure.qgiv.com/for/risesummit2026/event/risesummit2025/?ref=broadwaynews.com) --- ### **MAESTRA FIRST TAKES- AUGUST 17th** Join us in August for **Maestra First Takes,** a reading session featuring an all-Maestra/RISE music team and band! We hope for it to be an exciting and supportive opportunity to connect, collaborate, learn, and share our work. Musicians who will be playing have already been through an application process. You are being invited to hang out, listen, clap for your fellow directory members, and enjoy some snacks with us, celebrating our fabulous music-making community and continuing our First Takes program. **Date and time: Monday, August 17th, 2-5 pm** **Location: West Village, Manhattan** **For members of the Maestra and RISE Directories.** First come first served. Due to limited capacity, we ask that attendees only register if they are sure of their availability. **RSVP required.** The event is free but if you are looking for ways to support Maestra and RISE, you can donate alongside your RSVP to help our programming thrive. [RSVP HERE. ](https://secure.qgiv.com/for/mftcssba/event/august-first-takes/?ref=broadwaynews.com) --- ### **Broadway Advocacy Coalition** Broadway Advocacy Coalition’s Rapid Response Artivism Micro-Grant awards $1,000 micro-grants to artivists to support the creation of new, narrative-based performances that respond to issues related to systemic racism and/or mass incarceration at the local, national, or global level. **Application closes August 28.** [LEARN MORE HERE.](https://www.bwayadvocacycoalition.org/rapid-response-grant?ref=broadwaynews.com) --- ## **SAVE THE DATE. Parity Production Awards** Parity Productions' Annual Awards Ceremony & Celebration, where the 2026 Parity Development Award Winners will be announced, is taking place on **October 15th, 2026\.** Parity Development Award Winners receive one year of rigorous development for the winning play and a $2,500 cash prize. The event this year is extra special, as Parity Productions is celebrating 10 years! Sign up for Parity's newsletter to receive more information about the event! [SIGN UP HERE. ](https://signup-usa.keela.co/Join-Paritys-Mailing-List?ref=broadwaynews.com)