Hey, gang, let'?s put on a show! Many of us, at some point in our lives, dream of becoming a Broadway or Hollywood star. But theater programs designed for children and teens offer them a variety of benefits and skills, including self-confidence, teamwork, creativity and discipline, that will prove useful even for those who don?'t plan a career in theater or movies.
Here to discuss theater programs for kids are Jason Burgess, theatre director and teacher with and director of the Commonwealth Artists Summer Theatre (C.A.S.T.); and Tim Perrino, founder and creative director of .
C.A.S.T. will present ?Ragtime? the weekends of July 17 and July 24 at the Highland High School Performing Arts Center. For more information, . Cincinnati Young People?'s Theatre is presenting ?Hairspray the Musical? July 22 through August 22 at the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts. For information .