Casa Mañana Inc.

Theatre with Purpose — On Stage, In Classrooms, Across North Texas


For 67 years, Casa Mañana has shaped Fort Worth’s cultural heartbeat with bold Broadway hits, inspiring Children’s Theatre, and word-class Cabaret productions. But our most powerful stage is the classroom—where students gain the courage to dream, the skills to succeed, and a future they can believe in.

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CASA MAÑANA SCHOOL FOR MUSICAL THEATRE: WHERE EVERY CHILD DISCOVERS THEIR POTENTIAL 

From first steps in the spotlight to preparing for college auditions, Casa Mañana’s School for Musical Theatre guides thousands of students each year to find their voice and embrace their creativity. With over 25 year-round classes, four dynamic summer camps, specialized homeschool courses, and college prep programs, children ages 4–19 don’t just learn acting, dance, and voice; they develop resilience, collaboration, and artistic confidence that shapes who they are both on and off the stage. Every student receives expert mentorship, individualized support, and a community that nurtures curiosity and bold ambition, turning a love for the arts into lifelong growth and opportunity.

ALL-ABILITIES: A STAGE FOR ALL STUDENTS

For 29 years, Casa Mañana’s All-Abilities program has been the region’s longest-running inclusive theatre program, proving that the arts are for everyone. Through its year-round class and summer camp, students with diverse developmental and physical needs are empowered to express themselves, build meaningful connections, and experience the joy of theatre. It’s a program that ensures every child can step into the world of performance and truly belong.

BETTY LYNN BUCKLEY AWARDS & APPRENTICE PROGRAM: INSPIRING THE FUTURE OF THEATRE

Since 2000, the Betty Lynn Buckley Awards have celebrated excellence in high school theatre across North Texas, with over 40 schools participating each year. Named for Fort Worth’s Tony Award-winning alumna, the Buckleys honor students in 17 categories and award seventeen $1,000 scholarships annually to support their artistic growth. Building on this legacy, the tuition-free Apprentice Program has, for 14 years, placed students alongside Broadway-caliber directors, choreographers, and designers, culminating in a full-scale production on Casa Mañana’s stage. Together, the Buckleys and Apprenticeships are more than recognition—they are a launchpad for dreams.

OUTREACH, SCHOLARSHIPS & ACCESS: CREATING PATHWAYS TO THE ARTS

Casa Mañana breaks barriers to theatre by partnering with groups like Boys & Girls Club, Academy 4, and Cook Children’s Medical Center, delivering free weekly theatre education and all four Children's Theatre productions to underserved communities and young patients. Each year, we award over $35,000 in scholarships and offer sensory-friendly and ASL-interpreted shows—ensuring every child and family can experience the power of theatre.

Help Raise the Curtain for the Next Generation

Your gift on North Texas Giving Day makes programs like these possible; funding scholarships, expanding access, and opening doors that change the course of a child’s life. It also brings the magic of over 225 performances each year to our community, sustaining a legacy where everyone can belong, every voice is heard, and limitless possibility comes to life.

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