Impact and Advocacy

While NYS public high schools have a 80% overall graduation rate and 70% graduation rate for Black and Latinx students, viBe maintains a 100% graduation rate from all its participants. Over 90% of viBe girls continue on to enroll in college attending universities such as: University of Virginia (UVA), SUNY Geneseo, Brooklyn College, Hampshire College, Miami Dade College, Barnard College of Columbia University, John Jay College and Queens College. Over 50% of our alumnae since 2002 remain engaged with us via social media and email, attend viBe performances and return as volunteers, interns and lecturers for current viBe girls. Our audiences range in age, gender and ethnicity, mirroring our participants demographics but many lack access to relatable, accessible theater. With suggested donations, we create an environment where our audiences can experience high-quality theater without financial barriers.