Artspower Information

ArtsPower was founded in 1985 by identical twin brothers Gary and Mark Blackman, who were then jazz musicians and resident artists with a commitment to educating children about jazz music. From their keen interest in bringing high quality music performances to children, ArtsPower was born. In 1989, ArtsPower produced its very first Actors' Equity musical theatre production, entitled Four Score and Seven Years Ago, written by Greg Gunning and Kathleen Huber, with music and lyrics by Broadway composer John Forster. This poignant musical focused on the courage and tenacity of an African-American protagonist in his struggle to overcome prejudice and injustice.