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Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit

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Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit is a youth development 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Detroit, Michigan with a mission is to empower young people to maximize their potential through professional performing arts training and the creation of first-rate theatrical and musical art.

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History

Since its founding in 1992, Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit has worked to alleviate gaps in arts education. Founded by Rick Sperling, Mosaic specializes in artistic studies for young actors, singers, and stage technicians. Mosaic's national and international touring performances also work to bring recognition to Detroit as a center for arts and culture and promote a positive image of metro Detroit area youth. The Mosaic Model is built on the goal of providing positive opportunities for positive youth development through performance arts training.

Woodward Wonderland: A Detroit Holiday Celebration

Detroit Film Theatre:

… a nostalgic theatrical journey to magical Motor City destinations." -Michigan Chronicle

Metro Detroit’s newest holiday tradition returns to the Detroit Institute of Arts! Filled with whimsical holiday stories innovatively staged, joyous songs from the Mosaic Singers and special guests and surprises, Woodward Wonderland: A Detroit Holiday Celebration kicks off the holiday season...Detroit-style.

Singsation! Mosaic Singers in Concert

Detroit Film Theatre

"They can sing, they can dance, and they know just how to bring down the house.” - NBC Today Show

The joint will be jumpin’ as the Mosaic Singers take us to the heart of 1930’s Harlem – The Cotton Club. The performance will feature jazz standards made famous by the greatest entertainers of the era, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday and Nat King Cole. With a live jazz combo and swinging dance moves, The Mosaic Singers will work their magic in a performance guaranteed to get audiences on their feet.

Notable alumni

  • Celia Keenan-Bolger: Broadway actress, 3-time Tony Award nominee
  • Malaya Watson: 8th place on American Idol (season 13)
  • References

    Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit Wikipedia