HITS is devoted to educating children through the performing arts. In order to extend this enrichment, HITS provides outreach programs in the community, including:

• Annual Free Musical in Miller Outdoor Theatre
• Scholarships
• Programs in schools and parks

Outreach

The HITS staff has done musical theatre workshops both on and off
campus for school groups, clubs and parks. These workshops are similar to the
in-house classes. A new outreach program for special needs children is currently
being taught at Ronald McDonald House, Hester House, Star of Hope and House
of Tiny Treasures as well as others. Additional outreach programs include:

Miller Outdoor Theatre Performances

The HITS/Miller Outdoor Theatre performances are our annual free productions in Houston’s Hermann Park. For the past fifteen years HITS has produced a free family-oriented Broadway musical each spring utilizing a professional orchestra and union stagehands, high-quality rented scenery, beautiful professionally-created costumes, and a professional artistic staff of the highest caliber.

Scholarship Programs

HITS offers on-going year-round financial assistance for children who want to participate in the arts but do not have the economic resources. Currently 24% of HITS students are receiving scholarships to attend musical theatre and dance classes at HITS.

Outreach Programs in HITS History

• The Boys & Girls Club of Houston Longfellow Elementary

• Gulfton Youth Development Program Houston Parks & Recreation

• Longfellow Elementary Harvard Elementary

• St. Catherine’s Montessori School River Oaks Elementary

• The Mayor’s Anti-Gang Task Force Lanier Middle School

• Ronald McDonald House Hester House

• Star of Hope House of Tiny Treasures