In-Person Empower Hour Tour
2023-01-10 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Detroit) | Mosaic Youth Theatre, 2251 Antietam, Detroit, MI, 48207, United States
Join us for an in-person Empower Hour mission tour!
Each stop along the tour showcases how we empower and support youth to excel on stage and in life.
Learn about our:

Arts and Leadership Training programs connecting youth to creative professionals
College and Career Pathways initiatives increasing economic mobility and equity of opportunity
School Residencies expanding capacity for teachers and school communities
Summer Camps increasing equitable access to transformative arts experiences

Discover how you can help us connect and prepare the next generation of creative leaders, amplify youth voice and support Detroit to thrive.

Let the Good Times Roll: Mosaic in Concert
2023-02-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-02-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Detroit Institute of the Arts, 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48202, United States
Let the Good Times Roll illuminates the joys and complexity of growing up. Underscored by the music of Rock & Roll pioneers and torchbearers from Little Richard to Gary Clark Jr., Let the Good Times Roll is a musical revue that reminds us of the beauty of the present and the promise of the future.

Summer Camp Registration Opens
2023-03-15 | MI
Mosaic’s Summer Camp is back for another season! We can’t wait for you to see what we have planned for this year’s program. Through theater & music games, craft projects, dance breaks, mindfulness moments, and play rehearsals each session will provide young artists with an opportunity to create incredible memories that will surely last a lifetime.
Camp is available for 3rd through 8th graders allowing young artists to garner the attention and instruction they deserve at a pace that best suits their needs.
From July 10 – August 3rd, Monday-Thursday, we’ll have programs available at 2 different locations to celebrate our artistry together across Detroit!
Camp is $250 per session. Thanks to the generosity of our summer camp partners scholarships are available for up to 100% of the camp cost, so be sure to reach out if you are looking for further assistance.
Please direct any questions about the programs or scholarships to sales@mosaicdetroit.org. We can’t wait to spend the summer with you!

After Snark
2023-03-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Mosaic Blackbox Theater, 2251 Antietam Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48207, United States
Based on Lewis Carroll’s nonsense poem, The Hunting of the Snark (An Agony in 8 Fits). Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit’s After Snark follows an unlikely crew on an adventurous quest in search of a mythical Snark. Filled with original music and a ton of twists and turns, After Snark is a nonsensical good time for the young and young at heart.

After Snark
2023-03-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Mosaic Blackbox Theater, 2251 Antietam Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48207, United States
Based on Lewis Carroll’s nonsense poem, The Hunting of the Snark (An Agony in 8 Fits). Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit’s After Snark follows an unlikely crew on an adventurous quest in search of a mythical Snark. Filled with original music and a ton of twists and turns, After Snark is a nonsensical good time for the young and young at heart.
TICKETS ARE NOT AVAILABLE YET

Empower Hour Mission Tour
2023-04-11 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-09-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Mosaic Youth Theatre, 2251 Antietam, Detroit, MI, 48207, United States

Alice and the New Wonderful by Idris Goodwin with music by Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit
2023-05-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-14 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-05-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Detroit Institute of the Arts, 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48202, United States
After unforgettable adventures in wonderland, Alice, a 12-year-old Black girl, struggles to reintegrate into the real world. After feeling alienated by her family and friends, she sets off to find a new wonderland in her city.

Mosaic Mobile - Invite Only
2023-06-29 10:00 - 12:00 | MI

Mosaic Mobile
2023-06-30 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-07-14 13:30 - 15:30 | Sojourner Truth Home, 1507 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Where: Sojourner Truth Homes
Time: 1:30p-3:30p

Mosaic Mobile
2023-07-07 13:30 - 15:30 | Envision Center, 1301 E Jefferson, Detroit, MI, 48207, United States
Where: Envision Center
Time: 1:30p-3:30p

Mosaic Mobile
2023-07-21 13:30 - 15:30 | Smith Homes, 14313 Crescent Drive, Detroit, MI, 48223, United States
Where: Smith Homes
Time: 1:30p-3:30p

Mosaic Mobile
2023-07-28 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-08-25 13:30 - 15:30 | Brewster Homes, 3526 St. Antione, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
Where: Brewster Homes
Time: 1:30p-3:30p

Mosaic Empower Hour Mission Tour
2023-08-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Mosaic Youth Theatre, 2251 Antietam, Detroit, MI, 48207, United States

New Voices: Detroit
2023-08-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Detroit Public Theatre, 3960 Third Ave., Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit is excited to announce the fourth annual New Voices Detroit Festival. The festival showcases original plays and compositions written by Detroit area teens, directed by professional theater artists, and performed by young professionals at the Detroit Public Theatre. This year’s theme is Lost in Time.
Join us to celebrate this new generation of artists, ambassadors, and advocates for a thriving Detroit enriched by arts and culture.

Virtual Fall Auditions
2023-08-14 - 2023-09-11 | Virtual, MI, United States
Virtual auditions open on August 14 and close on September 11.
Stay tuned to our social media and website for more details!

In Person Fall Auditions
2023-09-11 - 2023-09-12 | Mosaic Youth Theatre, 2251 Antietam, Detroit, MI, 48207, United States
Stay tuned to our social media and website for more details!

Walk With Amal: Dancing in the Streets
2023-09-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Dequindre Cut, Dequindre Cut Greenway, Detroit, 48207, United States
The walk begins at 11 AM @ the Gratiot entrance of the Dequindre Cut and moves toward Wilkins & Orleans. The walk will then continue at 12 PM to Growing Detroit on Orleans St.
Little Amal took her first steps in Boston to start her 6,000-mile journey across America in 15 days! Along the way, Amal will stop in Detroit on Tuesday, September 26 at Elmwood Park (Gratiot entrance of Dequindre cut) at 11 AM.
Together, in partnership with University Preparatory Academy Science and Math Elementary, Detroit Waldorf School, Summers Knoll School, and Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, we will amplify her message through her incredible journey, empowering the voices of those she represents and the communities she’ll meet in Detroit.

Martin Luther King Day - PRIVATE EVENT
2024-01-15 | Mosaic Youth Theatre, 2251 Antietam, Detroit, MI, 48207, United States

Debating Destiny - PRIVATE EVENT
2024-02-29 | Senate Theater, 6424 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, 48210, United States
Embark on a riveting journey of self-discovery with “Debating Destiny,” a captivating new play by James Anthony Tyler (“The Drop Off,” “hop the A,” “Some Old Black Man”).
Join Udonis Sparks as he confronts loss, discovers hidden talents, and faces life-altering choices. With teenage antics, rapid-fire banter, and heartwarming revelations, “Debating Destiny” offers a poignant exploration of the complexities of growing up through the art of debate. Don’t miss the world premiere of this amazing theatrical experience. Grab your tickets today.

Debating Destiny - Student Matinee
2024-02-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Senate Theater, 6424 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, 48210, United States
Embark on a riveting journey of self-discovery with “Debating Destiny,” a captivating new play by James Anthony Tyler (“The Drop Off,” “hop the A,” “Some Old Black Man”).
Join Udonis Sparks as he confronts loss, discovers hidden talents, and faces life-altering choices. With teenage antics, rapid-fire banter, and heartwarming revelations, “Debating Destiny” offers a poignant exploration of the complexities of growing up through the art of debate. Don’t miss the world premiere of this amazing theatrical experience. Grab your tickets today.
If you are interested in learning more about our student matinee on February 29, please contact Alfreda Liles at aliles@mosaicdetroit.org.
Benefits of Attending Performance Theatre

Theatre exposes young people to new vocabulary and ways of communicating
Through the arts of dance, acting, and music, children learn how to communicate in a variety of unique ways
Theatre is a safe way to expose kids to difficult situations and show them firsthand how to handle these situations
Through theatre, audiences are immersed in stories about characters from every background imaginable
Live shows teach children how to appreciate people of all kinds and how to respect other points of view.
When arts education is part of the school day, students experience greater school engagement, fewer disciplinary infractions, enhanced social-emotional development, and stronger academic achievement in writing.

“Arts education allows children to connect their experiences to stories on stage and participate in activities designed to engage their imagination, critical thinking and socio-emotional intelligence. It is vital for young students to see themselves represented in stories and on stage to inspire their confidence, voice and place in the world.” – Allison Watrous, Executive Director of DCPA Education & Community Engagement
Included in your Matinee Ticket

Study Guide
30 minute talk back
1 free chaperone ticket for every 10 student tickets purchased

Debating Destiny
2024-03-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Senate Theater, 6424 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, 48210, United States
