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.
History
Since its founding in 1992, Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit has worked to alleviate gaps in arts education. Founded by Rick Sperling,{{cite web |url=http://www.mosaicdetroit.org/about-staff.htm |title=Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit - Staff |accessdate=2009-10-01 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090408150416/http://www.mosaicdetroit.org/about-staff.htm |archivedate=2009-04-08 }} 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.[http://www.mosaicdetroit.org/mosaic-model.pdf The Mosaic Model] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080509185939/http://www.mosaicdetroit.org/mosaic-model.pdf |date=2008-05-09 }}, Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit The Mosaic Model is built on the goal of providing positive opportunities for positive youth development through performance arts training.
Notable alumni
- Celia Keenan-Bolger: Broadway actress, 3-time Tony Award nominee
- Malaya Watson: 8th place on American Idol (season 13)
- Diarra Kilpatrick:actress and writer, known for American Koko (2017), The Salton Sea (2016) and American Koko (2014)
See also
- Satori Theatre Company of Detroit: A Detroit youth theater active in the 1970s
References
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20091015152247/http://www.dia.org/dft/index.asp Detroit Institute of the Arts]
- [http://www.mosaicdetroit.org Mosaic Youth Theater of Detroit]
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Category:Non-profit organizations based in Michigan
Category:Organizations based in Detroit