Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit is a youth development

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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, 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

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area youth.The Mosaic Model
, Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit The Mosaic Model is built on the goal of providing positive opportunities for

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through

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s 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." -
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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

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s made famous by the greatest entertainers of the era,

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and

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. 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

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: Broadway actress, 3-time Tony Award nominee *

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: 8th place on

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:actress and writer, known for American Koko (2017), The Salton Sea (2016) and American Koko (2014)

References

External links

Detroit Institute of the Arts

Mosaic Youth Theater of Detroit
{{Theatre in Detroit Non-profit organizations based in Michigan Organizations based in Detroit Arts organizations established in 1992 Youth theatre companies