Fox Gives, the philanthropic arm of Atlanta’s historic Fox Theatre, announced Aug. 7, Putnam County High School (PCHS) has been selected for an educational initiative through its 2025-26 All-Access Pass program.
The school-year-long program is designed to introduce high school students to vocational careers in the arts and entertainment industries.
Joining PCHS as newcomers to the Fox nonprofit program are Dalton High School and Pebblebrook High School, as well as Hart County High School, which is returning as part of Fox’s multi-year preservation grant. PCHS students are expected to make their first visit to The Fox in September.
“This incredible yearlong initiative will provide our students with unique opportunities to explore careers in the arts and entertainment industry, from lighting and sound design to stage and venue management,” PCHS Theatre Director Anna Walker said. “Through hands-on workshops, backstage tours, and mentorship experiences, they’ll gain valuable insight into the behind-the-scenes magic of live performance.”
To help deepen that exploration, student participants attend performances at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, hosted by Regions Bank Broadway, and take part in interactive discussions that explore the inner workings of the entertainment industry. They also engage in hands-on workshops and backstage tours, as well as experience inspiring career mentorship.
“All-Access Pass shines a light on the multitude of diverse entertainment careers that help bring stories and stages to life,” Fox Theatre Director of Community Partnerships Leigh Burns said. “It inspires curiosity, broadens perspective, and helps students recognize their potential in spaces they never imagined for themselves.”
As part of the All-Access Pass experience, PCHS students will participate in a hands-on Fox Gives Shadowing Day. Through guided rotations, students will explore various departments at the Fox Theatre, including ticketing, programming, restoration, event services, and marketing, to gain a deeper understanding of the essential roles that support every aspect of an on-stage production.
“We’re so proud of our students and educators for embracing this opportunity, and we’re excited to see how this partnership will shape their futures,” Walker said.
Fox Gives selects schools for the program through a competitive application process open to public, Title I high schools within a 150-mile radius of the downtown Atlanta theater.
For more information about The Fox Theatre, visit foxtheatre. org.