In addition to presenting the best of live theater in Baltimore, Hippodrome Foundation, Inc. (HFI) is committed to providing access to the Hippodrome - and all of its assets - to people who live in and visit Maryland by providing free outreach and education programs in the community. Board members and staff work to provide programs that provide opportunities for students of all ages that make a difference in their lives - whether as a Camp Hippodrome camper, as a Young Critic reviewing shows, a student attending one of our free matinees or as a dancer from Baltimore School for the Arts participating in a master class. HFI has provided services to thousands of people since the re-opening of the Hippodrome on February 10, 2004.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!

On behalf of the Board of Hippodrome Foundation, Inc., special thanks to Mr. John Gudelsky and the Board of Directors of The Homer and Martha Gudelsky Family Foundation, Inc. for supporting 2011 Camp Hippodrome.  More than 250 students attended camp at the Hippodrome and without the foundation’s support, this positive experience would not have been possible. 

On April 9, 2011, HFI held its inaugural benefit concert – Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons - we raised over $70,000 to benefit free outreach and education programs for the Maryland community. “Oh What a Night” it was!  Thanks to all who helped to make the night a success and special thanks to sponsors – M&T Bank (Marquee Sponsor), Cassidy Turley & Venable LLP (Benefactor Sponsors) and CareFirst, Greater Baltimore Committee, IWIF & Jackson Lewis (Friends of HFI).  HFI is looking forward to the 2011/2012 Season….helping more people in our community understand and appreciate live theater.  It’s never too late to get involved – contact HFI to learn how.

-Olive Waxter, Director