Mosaic First Stage programs introduce young artists, ages 7-19, to Mosaic's brand of high-energy, high-standards, empowering and inspiring theatre training. Young artists are required to register or audition for the entry level theatrical and vocal music training programs that are provided at multiple locations throughout Metro Detroit. Mosaic First Stage locations include YouthVille Detroit, The Osborn Art Center on Detroit's East side, the WCCCD Summer Institute, Teatro Mosaico (bilingual theatre) at COMPAS in Southwest Detroit, the Detroit-Grosse Pointe Collaborative on Detroit's Eastside, and Mosaic Summer Camps for 7-10 year olds. For many of these young people, Mosaic's First Stage programs offer the first-ever opportunity to receive theatre and vocal music training of any kind.

Training in Mosaic First Stage Programs is based on The Mosaic Model of Youth Development through the Arts, focusing on the following:

• Professionalism
• Artistic Training
• Ensemble Experience

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Mosaic First Stage at YouthVille Detroit

Who: 11-19 year-olds interested in the performing arts.
What: First Stage theatre program
Where: Youthville Detroit, 7375 Woodward, Detroit 48202, located at the corner of W. Grand Boulevard and Woodward (313) 875-3400.
When: Mosaic First Stage at YouthVille Detroit meets M & W 4:30-6:30pm
Fall session runs October 1 – December 17
Winter & Spring session runs January 12 – May 1
How: Register at Youthville (313) 875-3400 for $25 annual fee and request to in Mosaic First Stage.
Program Coordinator: Julie Rosier can be reached at (313) 414-4553

Facilitator: Carollette Goodman - A graduate of Miami University, Carollette Goodman is proud to be a teaching artist for the Mosaic First Stage Program at Youthville Detroit. Previously, she served on the Mosaic staff as a Theatre Education Assistant and as an acting instructor for Teatro Mosaico and Y-Arts drama programs. As an alumnae of the Mosaic Ensemble and Next Stage Company(1995-2000), Carollette had the honor to perform nationally and internationally with Mosaic. Currently, she teaches theatre at University Preparatory Academy Elementary and also enjoys teaching dance at LaShelle's School of Dance.

Isabella Marie Hunter, Age 9 Mosaic Summer Camp I think Mosaic is awesome! I would love to come back again because of all the things I learned and all the people I met. I loved all the hours in all the classes. I can’t tell which class I liked more. I really liked performing with the other kids and performing for the crowd made me feel really good! I think every kid in Detroit and other close cities should come to camp. I had fun and I know other kids will too! Rebecca Hunter, Age 8 Fun, Fun, Fun Mosaic camp is so much fun. We play a lot of games like “faint giver”, “link tag”, and “Sally, Sally”. Faint giver taught me how to be more dramatic. I really enjoyed learning how to “step”. Our routine was exciting. All the parents liked it. I even liked learning how to behave backstage. When you are backstage you must be quiet. You do not want to distract the audience or the performers. I am so thankful I earned a scholarship so I could attend camp. If there were more scholarships then more children could go to camp. They could have fun playing games and learning instead of watching TV.

Mosaic First stage Sponsored by
the Detroit-Grosse Pointe Collaborative (DGPC)

Who: 10-14 year-olds who live in zip codes 48214, 48215, 48224, 48236 and 48230
What: First Stage theatre program
Where: Detroit Waldorf located at 2555 Burns, Detroit, MI 48214
When: Program meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-7pm
Fall session runs October 6 – December 20 (Auditions Oct. 1-2 from 6-7pm)
Winter & Spring session runs January 26 – May 16 (Auditions Jan. 21-22 from 6-7pm)
How: Cost $150 with some full and partial scholarships available by audition on October 1^st -2^nd from 6-7pm at Detroit Waldorf.
Program Coordinator: Renee Gilmore can be reached at (313) 478-9222

Facilitator: Inga Wilson - Inga R Wilson was born in Minnesota and received a BFA in Performance from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa as well as studying at the National Theatre Institute in Connecticut and the Chautauqua Theatre Conservatory in New York. Inga has worked professionally in theatre in the Detroit area with Abreact Playhouse, Jewish Ensemble Theatre, Meadowbrook Theatre, Performance Network, Planet Ant Theatre, Purple Rose Theatre Company, and Zeitgeist Performance Space. She has also performed in New York with Gallery Players, Imua!, Mabou Mines, and Metropolitan Playhouse. On camera Inga has appeared in many commercials and short films, as well as the features Supersucker and Paradise. She has taught theatre to young artists with Purple Rose Theatre, Young People’s Theatre and Waterwork’s KidsAct! programs.

Mosaic First Stage at the “Osborn” Arts Studio (The Center)

Who: 10-14 year-olds interested in beginning acting classes
What: First stage theatre program
Where: Program meets at The Center, located at 13560 E. McNichols, Detroit, 48205
When: First Stage in the Osborn Arts Studio meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-6:30pm
Fall session runs September 23 – December 11
Winter & Spring session runs January 13 – May 30
How: The program is free. Register during the first few weeks of the program or contact the Program Coordinator.
Program Coordinator: Benjamin Williams can be reached at (313) 384-5663.

Facilitator: LaKeisha Green

Teatro Mosaico a Mosaic First Stage Program

Who: 10-14 year-olds who speak Spanish and English.
What: Bi-lingual First Stage theatre program with a focus on Latino Arts and Culture.
Where: The program meets at Center of Music and Performing Arts Southwest (COMPAS) in Oddfellows Hall, located at 8701 W. Vernor, Detroit 48209 (corner of W. Vernor and Lawndale)
When: The program meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-6:30pm
Fall session runs September 25 – December 9
Winter & spring session runs January 13-May 28
How: The program is free. Register during the first few weeks of the program or contact the Program Coordinator.
Program Coordinator: Ofelia Torres can be reached at (313) 384-9951.

Facilitator: Leah Duncan - Leah grew up in the theatre, backstage as a "stage sister" and on. She performed in three Lathrup Youth Theater summer productions as a young actor and three Michigan Opera Theater productions as a Children's Chorus member in I Pagliacci and Turandot and as a Children's Extra in Martha. At Mercy High School, Leah was a member of the MercyAires and took the lead character role of "Bonnie" in her senior year musical, Anything Goes. Fluent in Spanish, she has worked for Mosaic as Community Liason for Teatro Mosaico and will now shift to Teaching Artist for our bilingual group.

For more information on any Mosaic's First Stage programs,
call Mosaic's Education Director, Megan Miller, at (313) 872-6910ext. 4008.