Mark and Gary Blackman founded ArtsPower in 1985 and have been steering its course ever since.  ArtsPower has grown into one of America’s largest and most active producers of professional theatre for young and family audiences. Its 26 professional touring productions have been seen by nine million people in 46 states – from Alaska to Florida – in some of the nation’s top regional theatres, university auditoriums, and cultural centers, including The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC and Lincoln Center in New York.   

 “At ArtsPower, we are committed to enriching children’s lives through the performing arts,” said executive producer Gary Blackman.  “By introducing our audiences to enthusiastic characters like Laura, children can see new possibilities in life and in themselves.”