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SteppingStone Theater

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SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development builds self-esteem, confidence and a sense of community with educational theatre programs.

“Children are great imitators.So give them something great to imitate.” –Anonymous

I remember vividly attending my first play at SteppingStone Theatre with my children.

I remember the respect and admiration I had for children expressing their talent on a cold Sunday afternoon. My children and I were inspired by the presentation and the message of the production. Being relatively new to the Twin Cities, I wanted to learn more about the Theatre, and how I could get my own children involved.

As I learned more about SteppingStone, I realized that the play we saw was only the beginning – that I hadn’t just seen a wonderful play.

What we saw that day was art impacting life . . . art helping children to build self-esteem, confidence, and a sense of community.

I learned that some children were natural talents, and others were trying and developing a talent they never knew they had. I came to realize that those children inspired me in a way that changed me, and placed me on a path to join the SteppingStone Board in support of the Theatre’s efforts.

SteppingStone’s true gift is its commitment to developing all children, using art to foster creativity and self-confidence.

But teaching our children and the community about history, literature, and diverse cultures requires support from all of us.

Your financial and volunteer contributions ensure that SteppingStone is able to help as many children as possible to make them ready for the challenges of the future.

Please join me in supporting the activities of SteppingStone Theatre today with a donation in any amount.

Thank you,
Brandon L. Paris
SteppingStone Theatre Board Member

Updates and Donor Comments

  1. Anna CarlsonAnna Carlson 12/31/2011 at 01:17 PM ET
    Stepping Stone changed the life of our nephew - it was the one thing that has inspired him to keep beating the odds and achieving his goals. Stepping Stone literally was for him the first step on a road to success - without it, he would have been completely lost. Thank YOU SteppingStone Theater
  2. Mike BAILEYMike BAILEY 12/30/2011 at 01:48 PM ET
    My familey and I thoroughly encourage everyone to give the gift of theater to their children and to themselves. Kids blossom and grow in the theatre process.
  3. Lisa ReynoldsLisa Reynolds 11/17/2011 at 12:45 AM ET
    Steppingstone is very near and dear to my heart. Thank you for all you do for kids!!!!!
  4. Heidi T RicksHeidi T Ricks 11/16/2011 at 11:21 PM ET
    My daughter loves having the opportunity to be in a show and to learn about theater with great teachers and friends!
  5. joyce Portzlinejoyce Portzline 11/16/2011 at 07:33 PM ET
    SteppingStone Theater is a fabulous opportunity for young actors to explore and learn their love of theater. Thank you!!!
  6. Donna ForbesDonna Forbes 11/16/2011 at 02:58 PM ET
    Grandson Elijah is having a wonderful experience in the production; we cannot wait to see it!!
  7. Debra BodeDebra Bode 11/16/2011 at 01:49 PM ET
    My daughter is truly enjoying her time at Stepping Stone!
  8. Megan E. ForbesMegan E. Forbes 11/16/2011 at 01:45 PM ET
    My son Elijah is having the best time ever participating in the Best Christmas Pagent Ever. We really appreciate this wonderful opportunity!!
  9. Jeffrey E BurtJeffrey E Burt 11/16/2011 at 11:39 AM ET
    I absolutely enjoy working with the entire staff and team at SteppingStone who make things happen for our great community!
  10. Kendra PlantKendra Plant 11/16/2011 at 10:48 AM ET
    Happy Give to the Max Day!
  11. Marchel LeaMarchel Lea 11/16/2011 at 08:17 AM ET
    SteppingStone changed my son forever...his participating in various productions forever altered how he sees himself. SteppingStone is a mecca of creativity, self-esteem, respect, dedication, and so much more. Well done and thank you.
  12. Kyle WaitesKyle Waites 11/16/2011 at 05:11 AM ET
    Kristi Johnson is my hero. Good luck everyone.
  13. Wendy J FlinnerWendy J Flinner 08/22/2011 at 11:25 AM ET
    Great programs, great staff!
  14. Steve SutherlandSteve Sutherland 08/19/2011 at 03:27 PM ET
    My daughter did a show and a camp there and loves the theater. Thank you for the great work that you do.
  15. Susan T SchusterSusan T Schuster 04/09/2011 at 02:32 PM ET
    Kudos to SteppingStone Theatre staff and board! You make Saint Paul a better place; by sharing our stories we all come to know each other a bit better and appreciate our community. Loved "Four Little Girls" and "Get Up Your Irish".
  16. Allis PotterAllis Potter 03/16/2010 at 11:26 AM ET
    Keep up the good work! Allis Potter
  17. Kelly RodieckKelly Rodieck 11/17/2009 at 10:21 PM ET
    My daughter feels Stepping Stone is her home away from home. Thank you for supporting and encouraging the artist within all young actors.
  18. Ross WillitsRoss Willits 11/17/2009 at 06:55 PM ET
    I got into theatre to change the world. I am blessed to be able to do that each and every day.
  19. audrey favoritoaudrey favorito 11/17/2009 at 04:53 PM ET
    It's a privilege to have Stepping Stone Theater in our neighborhood.
  20. Bridgid DowdalBridgid Dowdal 11/17/2009 at 03:29 PM ET
    This is a great organization that supports children from all walks of life through theater -- it is a community based, neighborhood institution that welcomes one and all to enjoy the spirit of life through a child's eyes.
  21. Lauri TraubLauri Traub 11/17/2009 at 02:52 PM ET
    Our daughter started at SteppingStone and is now a theatre major at NYU. It is a fantastic program and was a wonderful, welcoming, encouraging place for our Haley. Thank you!
  22. Susan SchusterSusan Schuster 11/17/2009 at 12:36 PM ET
    SteppingStone Theatre is a fantastic community asset-- for audiences, students, parents, actors and the community at large. By supporting diversity in the arts, we support our children and their future.
  23. John BaldwinJohn Baldwin 11/17/2009 at 12:29 PM ET
    Though my daugher has move on from her Stepping Stone experience, the many benefits of participating at SteppingStone continue to enrich her life!!!!! This theater is a treasure.
  24. Cynthia GillettCynthia Gillett 11/17/2009 at 09:41 AM ET
    Stepping Stone is an amazing educational and entertaining organization that brings youth of all ages and backgrounds together to create theater and lifelong friends and character building experiences. THANK YOU STEPPING STONE!
  25. William HaleWilliam Hale 11/17/2009 at 08:37 AM ET
    Children are seeds of the future, while also being a creative and inspiring blessing right now. Thank you SteppingStone for all the stable pillars of support you provide our community!

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