DEARBORN – A pair of theater programs for young thespians will be offered this summer by the Parks & Recreation Department at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave.
Singers, actors and dancers, ages 13 and over, are invited to take part in the Summer Youth Theater, a six-week program beginning June 21 and culminating in a full-scale production of “In the Heights.” The cost is $210.
Summer Youth Theater, under the direction of Rashid Baydoun, will rehearse weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Principal performers will also rehearse on weekends.
Performances of “In the Heights” will be at 2 and 7 p.m. July 29 and 2 p.m. July 30 in the Michael A. Guido Theater.
For young performers, ages 6 to 12, the Summer Children’s Theater will provide a hands-on introduction to the world of theater. The cost is $158.
The Summer Children’s Theater, also under the direction of Baydoun, rehearses Aug. 9 to 11 and 14 to 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and presents performances of “Seussical Kids” at 6 p.m. Aug. 18 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 19 in the Guido Theater.
Registration for both programs is available at www.dearborntheater.com.