Touring Companies

2012-2013 Theatre for the Young Touring Shows:

Fall 2012 - Patricia Polacco's Union City
by Charles S. Burr and Robert James
Appropriate for grades K-5, estimated run time is 50 minutes.
Join Tricia on a journey to her hometown, Union City, Michigan, as she explores the joy or reading, overcoming bullying, family, facing fears and finding adventure. Performed in the round.

Winter 2013 - Taking Flight: Tales of Courage
by Jason and Tori Tomalia
Appropriate for grades K-5, estimated run time is 50 minutes.
This charming play helps audiences of all ages realize that by accepting ourselves for who we are, we can find the courage and power to overcome any adversity.

For more information or to book one of the tours contact:
Megan Wright, 734.487.1220
cmta_dtfy@emich.edu

6 FIGURES Playback Theatre Company

Playback Theatre is an improvisational form of performance that invites audience members to share stories from their everyday lives and then re-performs them with artistry and respect. We honor stories: we honor lives. Founded almost a decade ago, 6 Figures Playback Theatre Company performs and conducts workshops for diverse audiences and events.

To find out more, or to book an event, contact:
Dr. Anita Rich, 734.487.0797
arich@emich.edu

ENCORE

EMU's Musical Theatre Troupe, was formed in the Fall of 1996. ENCORE provides educational entertainment to the campus, community and area schools. Composed of EMU student performers under the direction of R. MacKenzie Lewis and Ken Stevens, ENCORE has performed for a wide range of audiences - from campus special events to tours to senior centers and community galas. Performances and workshops for local high schools are also an important part of ENCORE's musical outreach.

Workshops include: The Musical Theatre Audition, Musical Theatre Performance and/or Cabaret style performance along with a short performance by ENCORE.

The Fall of 2012, ENCORE will also be performing Groove Lily's concert musical STRIKING 12 on November 9 @ 7pm, November 10 @ 7pm, November 11 @ 2pm in EMU's Sponberg Theatre and December 31 @ 9pm at the Performance Network in Ann Arbor.

For more information please contact:
Ryan Lewis
rlewis2@emich.edu
or
Pam Cardell
pam.cardell@emich.edu

The Department of Communication, Media & Theatre Arts is part of the College of Arts & Sciences, 214 Pray-Harrold, 734.487.4344