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The number of former students, teachers and friends who come back to us with their Muse stories grows each year. Read what some members of our community have to say about the Muse Machine.
“The Muse Machine changes lives! Our community is very fortunate to have them working for us all and our children are doubly blessed by the opportunities offered to them by the Muse Machine. Just take a look at all the students who have gone on to be successful in their lives and careers because of the training and education they’ve received through this amazing organization and you’ll understand why The Dayton Power and Light Company Foundation is such a strong supporter.” -Ginny Strausburg, Executive Director, The Dayton Power & Light Company Foundation
“Even if a student isn’t interested in pursuing a career in the arts, Muse Machine provides an exposure to the artistic and creative world. I thank Muse Machine for providing me with an education that fed my love of theatre and art, having supported me in every endeavor and for continuing to be a life-long friend.” -Jill Paice, Muse alum and star of Broadway’s Curtains, The Woman in White and The 39 Steps
“The Virginia W. Kettering Foundation continues Virginia Kettering’s legacy of supporting the arts in Dayton. The Muse Machine was one of her favorite arts organizations. The Foundation’s gift to the Muse Machine embodies Virginia Kettering’s vision and commitment to making the arts accessible to everyone.” -Judith Thompson, Executive Director, The Virginia W. Kettering Foundation
“As a young man in high school, I never really contemplated a love of the arts. Then, I saw Muse Machine’s production of Fiddler on the Roof…and my love of the arts was born. In my own mind, I am certain that Muse Machine literally and figuratively changed my life.” -Greg Page, Muse alum currently serving on Muse Machine Board of Trustees as President
“The Muse Machine provides high-quality, customizable programming in the arts that connect to the core standards. Research is clear that students whose brains are engaged learn more, learn more easily and have increased recall. By engaging the learner in core content through the arts and teaching teachers to use multiple modalities to reach all students, The Muse Machine provides a high-caliber double-barreled boost for teaching and learning that sticks! I’ve seen it work and you will too.” -Scott A. Spears, Ohio Race to the Top Central Region Coordinator - Ohio Department of Education and former superintendent, Springfield City Schools
These testimonials explain how The Muse Machine experience impacts the people in our community. Imagine how integrating the arts into classrooms and young lives cultivates the kind of people, the kind of civic members and the kind of workforce our community needs.
