PASEsetter Youth Performance Open Call

PASEsetter Youth Performance Open Call

Deadline: Friday, December 3, 2025
Each year, the Partnership for After School Education (PASE) hosts our annual PASEsetter Awards Benefit, celebrating excellence in the New York City afterschool sector. A highlight of this event is an opening youth performance, which kicks off the evening on a joyful, energetic tone.

For our 2026 event, we are doing our first-ever Youth Performance Open Call! Please read the full open call announcement here.

2026 Event Details: February 25, 2026 at Cipriani 42nd St
- Youth Practice with Venue A/V: 4:00 PM
- Youth Performance: Approx 7:10 PM
In addition to having an opportunity to perform in front of NYC education supporters, the chosen group will receive a $1,000 honorarium.

If you would like your youth group to be considered, please submit by Wednesday, December 3, 2025 by 11:59 PM ET.

If you have any questions regarding the 2026 Youth Performance Open Call, please contact Delia Kim Sorto, PASE Senior Program Director, at dkim@pasesetter.org.
Step 1: Self-Screener

Please answer a few questions to ensure that your submission is aligned with the requirements
Please confirm that your submission meets all of the following criteria:*

Proposed performance is 3-4 minutes in lengthProposed performance involves a maximum of 8-10 youthThe youth group would be available on February 25, 2026 from 4-7:30 PM (4:00 PM - Practice with Venue A/V, 7:10 PM - Live Performance)The Group Leader is able to coordinate transportation to and from the venue (Cipriani 42nd St in Midtown).The organization's Executive Director or program lead has been consulted and approves of this proposal and performance opportunity.
Step 2: Organization Information
Organization Name*
Organization Address (Headquarters)*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Organization Website:
Executive Director's Name*

First NameLast Name
Executive Director's Email Address*
example@example.com
Executive Director's Phone Number*
Step 3: Youth Performance Group

Provide background to the performance group, including sample videos that highlight your work.
Name of the Program or Performance Group*
Performance Type or Genre*
Please share links to 1-3 short sample performances or upload videos below. Note that these videos do NOT need to be of a formal performance - they should just give us a snapshot of your group's style. If you prefer to upload videos, please note N/A here, and attach videos in the field below. *
Please share videos as attachments here if preferred.

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Optional: please list the names of up to 5 past events at which the group has previously performed - this can include community events, fundraisers/galas, conferences, etc.
Step 4: Performance Details

Share your vision for this specific youth performance opportunity and how your group will kick off the 2026 PASEsetter Awards Benefit on a joyful, energetic note.
Please share a brief description of your vision for a 3-4 minute performance that would fit the tone of this event as well as the listed venue logistics.*
Approximate Number of Youth Performers *
Anticipated A/V and tech needs*
Any additional information about the proposed performance:
Step 5: Group Leader Information

Share more information about the individual who will be most directly coordinating with the PASEsetter organizers in the weeks leading up to the event and on the day of the event.
Group Leader Name*

First NameLast Name
Group Leader Email Address*
example@example.com
Group Leader Phone Number*
Group Leader Job Title*
If there are additional key individuals who will be supporting the planning or facilitation of this performance, please feel free to list them here.
Step 6: Submission
I confirm that I have read all the above criteria and can confirm that this proposal meets the requirements for this performance opportunity.*

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Thank you for taking the time to submit a PASEsetter Youth Performance proposal.

For your reference, a copy of the submission will be emailed to you as well as the Executive Director listed in the above form.
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PASEsetter Youth Performance Open Call

Step 1: Self-Screener

Step 2: Organization Information

Step 3: Youth Performance Group

Step 4: Performance Details

Step 5: Group Leader Information

Step 6: Submission