Performing arts grants children in this country a better opportunity in life by giving them the most we can offer. Children become better equipped to face the world as adults and gain a better understanding of their culture as well as the cultures of other countries. The performing arts give adults this same opportunity. Clearly we cannot eliminate such a vital part of our nations' educational tool. Many people in America rely on our performing arts programs.
Citizens rely on events in their communities for affordable entertainment.
These creative outlets give citizens a vent for their stressful days and also a way to spend quality time with their families. Contrary to popular belief not only retired people attend these recreational activities, peoples of all ages benefit from these programs. With so much violence and sexually explicit material on television today, our youth is also in dire need of other forms of entertainment. Colleges rely on federally funded grants to put on shows and bring artists from around the world to the campus as well as to the community. An important aspect of these activities is the relative low cost to the individual.