Youth Theatre
In 2003, the Cultural Arts Division formed the Farmington Hills Youth
Theatre in cooperation with Sky’s the Limit Productions. The Youth
Theatre draws children in the hundreds to take part into performances
and, classes and summer camps. The Youth Theatre’s musical productions
were seen by over 4,000 adults and school children in 2006, via public
performance and an extensive school outreach program. The Youth Theatre
draws its instructors from an area acting company and is also supported
by a local community theatre groups. It has been highly praised by
parents who testify that the experience has fostered invaluable quality
of self-esteem, teamwork and skills in their children, and is open to
actors in all skill levels, from beginning to experiences. One show a
year is also open to adults.
Performances have included "Alice in Wonderland," "Annie, Jr.," "Guys
and Dolls," "Honk, Jr.," "Retrovision" and "The Wonderful World of Oz."
In addition, theatre classes are also offered through the Cultural
Arts Division that include acting for beginners, kindergarteners, and
improv. A wonderful theatre camp is offered at the Farmington
Players Barn Theatre each summer, with various sessions for different
ages.
The fall 2007 production will be “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat.” This enduringly colorful, popular story of Joseph of
Canaan that has charmed audiences world-wide will be performed by both
children and adults alike in two separate casts on the Costick Center
stage. “Joseph” is a family show that is full of excitement,
energy and wonderful eclectic music.
Shows are: Thursday, November 15, 7:00 PM; Friday, November 16,
7:00PM; Saturday, November 17, 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM; Sunday, November 18,
1:00PM & 5:00 PM. Tickets are $10 and will be available at the door
beginning 1/2 hour before performances (discounted senior tickets;
children 3 and under admitted free). For more information, contact
the Cultural Arts Division at (248) 473-1870.
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