What’s Happening at East Hillside Youth Theatre?

By Kathy Bogen
Grant Community School Collaborative

Lots!! Now in its ninth year, the East Hillside Youth Theatre Program offers the fun, excitement, creativity, and learning that are part of putting on an original musical while exploring the arts, service learning, and even the Lake Superior ecosystem. Sponsored by the Grant Community School Collaborative, East Hillside Youth Theatre has grown with the support of the community and the initiative of creative, dedicated staff members.

Enrollment is open to East Hillside and Grant Language & Arts Magnet School Youth ages 8-15. Students may choose to act in the play, be a part of the tech crew, or both. There is no charge to attend the program. Hear what “Theatre Campers” have to say about the upcoming season:
“The summer of 2007 will be a great opportunity for all kids at East Hillside Youth Theatre. This year’s play, “Ruffio and Juliet” is based on “Romeo and Juliet” except with fish! Native and exotic species learn to get along in Lake Superior.”

“Campers will learn about different cultures and plays and famous writers such as Shakespeare”

“It’ll be a really cool play once we are all done practicing and ready to perform—also, there are some awesome dances.
Hope you can make it to the play. I also hope kids who didn’t go to Theatre Camp last year will have a chance to go this year. We don’t only have to work on the play. We also have a camp-out coming up!”

East Hillside Youth Theatre meets at Grant Language & Arts Magnet School Monday-Thursday from 9-noon, June 19th-July 26th. Teen Tech and Improv meets Tuesday-Thursday from 1-3 p.m., June 19th-July 26th. Enrollment deadline is Friday, May 4th.

Enrollment materials are available at Grant Language and Arts Magnet School, 1027 N. 8th Ave. E. If you would like an enrollment brochure mailed to you or more information, call Kathy Bogen at 733-2016. All performances will be in the Mitchell Auditorium on the campus of St. Scholastica.

“Ruffio and Juliette” Performance Schedule:
Thursday, July 26th at 1 p.m., Friday, July 27th at 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 28th at 1 p.m.
The Teen Improv play will be performed on Saturday, July 28th at 7 p.m.