In celebration of Black History Month, the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Black Alumni Network (HSPVA BAN) will host The Wiz Emerald City Experience fundraiser which includes a pre-show reception and the Black History Month All-School Musical production of The Wiz. The event takes place on Saturday, February 25, 2023 from 4 pm to 6 pm at the Kinder HSPVA Studio Theater, 790 Austin St before the musical begins at 6:30 pm. Tickets to the event are available at https://givebutter.com/emeraldcityexperience.

Guests will be guided by the yellow brick road to Emerald City, where the attire is “You’ve Got To Be Seen Green,” while experiencing Black culture and arts illuminated through green colored lenses. The evening features live student performances, curated eats, and a special guest presentation by distinguished Theatre Department alum from the class of 2015, Olly Sholotan (Carlton on Peacock’s Bel-Air).

Proceeds from HSPVA BAN’s Emerald City Experience benefit the college scholarship and summer intensive training fund for HSPVA Black student artists.

“We’re excited to invite the city to support our student performers by joining us for a magical evening at The Wiz Emerald City Experience and helping us raise $50k in scholarship funds. If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation.” - Denise Ward, HSPVA BAN President

Tickets to The Wiz Emerald City Experience are $250 and can be purchased online on our Givebutter page. Each ticket includes the pre-show reception and a premium seat for the performance of The Wiz, HSPVA’s Black History Month All-School Musical, which runs February 22 - February 26th. For tickets to The Wiz musical ONLY, visit the HSPVA Box Office online.