Our Mission
The musical theatre program at Willie Wilson’s Theatre Arts Group/TAG has an overarching mission to lead with LOVE and KINDNESS to create a SAFE and BRAVE space for theatre kids. TAG is committed to provide an environment where theatre kids are accepted, can flourish and will increase their self-confidence. Like one school principal claims, “TAG kids hold their heads a bit higher when walking through the hallway”.
TAG immediately weave beginners into TAG’s family, avoiding any “new kid” jitters. As a result, TAG kids’ self-esteem relentlessly increases which is reflected in the caliber of the musical productions; always a step above the others. With a 99% return rate, the only students who don’t come back are those who find that our zero-tolerance approach to bullying isn’t for them.
A role model for LOVE and KINDNESS, Willie Wilson believes “Being true to yourself never goes out of style.” Elle from LEGALLY BLONDE.
Being true to himself since he was a 16-year-old singer and guitar player was formally recognized when he won the JO ANNE FOX AWARD in 2023. The Jo Anne Fox Award has been given in her memory to a theatre teacher who is an inspiration to his/her students, whose passion for theatre is infectious, and who creates a community, a loving extended family in his/her school in the process of producing high quality productions. TAG believes Willie delivers that for sure!
Willie is a two-time TONY-award nominee for Excellence in Theatre Education which claims, “Behind every great performance is inspiration, and behind inspiration is a great teacher.” All of us at TAG are exceedingly proud to be associated with this fine leader.
