Lightning

We’re thrilled to announce five exciting new partnerships as part of our expanding initiative—The LEE Collective!

Introducing: Move and Mind – A STEAM Dance Experience Our newest program, designed specifically for K–6 students, fuses movement, music, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) into one vibrant, hands-on learning journey.

Why it matters: By connecting physical movement with academic content, students engage more deeply and retain information more effectively. It’s experiential learning at its most dynamic—where education meets expression.

Lightning Kids in Film builds on a legacy of support for child actors, but takes it further with a bold, three-part approach designed for today’s challenges:

Enrichment – Cultivating emotional intelligence, creativity, and confidence through guided exploration and play.

Holistic Movement Therapy – Helping children reconnect with their bodies, release tension, and express themselves freely.

Family Workshops – Equipping parents and caregivers with tools to support their child’s journey both on and off set.

“There’s been support for young performers, yes—but not like this,” says Artistic Director Anna Maria D’Onofrio. “After a decade witnessing how child actors are often treated as products, not people, we knew it was time. Lightning Kids partners with producers, actors, and agents who share our vision: to raise the standard and nurture the whole child.”