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Students Learn About Latin Culture, Rhythms and Music in Classroom Concert Series with Midland Center
Born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico, Sonia de los Santos was born with a smile on her face (that’s what her mom always says) and she can easily find the things in the world that bring her joy. Midland Center for the Arts is bringing smiles to the face of school children in the region and beyond with music and education opportunities for teachers with a new series of Virtual Matinees and Workshops while traditional field trips for most schools are restricted during the pandemic.
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Stories at the Center, Press Releases, Education, Kids & Family

Midland Center Seeks Young Scientists and Engineers to Participate in Inaugural STEM Festival
‘When I grow up, I want to be a…’ are the famous words of the young people around the world. They go to school, discover what they are passionate about, what they succeed in, and then dream of the career that best fits their interests. But, do all youth see themselves in a role where they can thrive and find success in the STEM field?
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Stories at the Center, Press Releases, Kids & Family, Alden B. Dow Museum, Education

Midland Center Partners with Camp Broadway to Bring Professional Artists into Virtual Classrooms in Michigan
While online learning continues to be a primary practice for many schools in Michigan, Midland Center for the Arts has forged a partnership with Camp Broadway to bring professional artists and Broadway stars into the classroom through virtual instruction.
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Center Stage Theatre, Stories at the Center, Press Releases, Kids & Family, Education

Celebrate Pi Day with STEM Activities at Midland Center
Celebrated all around the world, Pi Day on March 14th (3/14) isn’t just a day to dive into a delicious and fruity pie, but also a mathematical celebration. Midland Center for the Arts is celebrating this special occasion with families to explore science, participate in STEM demonstrations, and create art inspired by Pi.
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Stories at the Center, Press Releases, Education, Kids & Family

Broadway Creative Team Seeks High School Students for Summer Production of GREASE at Midland Center
Well, this car is automatic, it’s systematic, it’s hydromatic, why it’s a star-studded lineup of Broadway creatives seeking the top high school talent to perform in a summer production of the hit mega-musical, GREASE! Auditions are now open for this staged production, designed to give professional-level experience and training to local rising stars, and offer artistic development for youth by working with a Broadway creative team with decades of professional experience from the Great White Way.
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Center Stage Theatre, Stories at the Center, Press Releases, Kids & Family

Midland Center for the Arts Seeks Kids Grades 3 – 12 for Youth Theatre Production of SEUSSICAL
One of the most beloved shows in America, SEUSSICAL the Musical, will shine brightly on the Little Theater stage at Midland Center for the Arts this spring, featuring youth performers from all over Mid-Michigan.
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Center Stage Theatre, Stories at the Center, Press Releases, Kids & Family

Midland Center for the Arts Announces Auditions for The SpongeBob Musical
Midland Center for the Arts is bringing the magic and fantasy of Bikini Bottom to the stage this spring with The SpongeBob Musical and is seeking members of the community to audition for this spring production with Center Stage Theatre, the national award-winning community theatre company based in Midland.
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Center Stage Theatre, Stories at the Center, Press Releases

An Unsuspecting Love is in The Air This Holiday Season with the Upcoming Production of ‘She Loves Me’ at Midland Center
Like many classic stories that we have grown to know and love, She Loves Me, the upcoming Center Stage Theatre production at Midland Center for the Arts, has a long history as a charming tale worth retelling with new and unique interpretations.
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Midland Center Addresses Social Injustice in Upcoming Production of Jesus Christ Superstar
For five decades, the story of Jesus has been sweeping the globe in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s iconic rock opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, and now, Midland Center for the Arts is highlighting the relevancy of this centuries old story for Center Stage Theatre’s first production of the Center’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Season.
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Center Stage Theatre, Stories at the Center, Press Releases, Education

Remembering the Flood with Stories of Optimism and Resilience
On May 20, 2020, Terri Trotter recalls being able to take her first steps inside the Center’s flooded archives and historical campus in Midland County after the flood water had receded, and now one year later, Trotter will be joined by other community members to reflect upon and remember their personal experiences as a result of that devastating flood.
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