Butler performing arts center promotes confidence through theater
The Butler Center for the Performing Arts has brought the lack of children's summer theater programs to center stage by filling the gap with instructional camps.
A group of high school students finished its camp with a small performance for families Friday, and next week middle school students will step into the spotlight.
Jenna Molczan Higby, owner of the center, said the camps sought to provide a space for students to learn and practice musical theater in the community.
“There aren’t other youth programs for musical theater in the immediate area (right now), and there’s so much potential around Butler with all the arts,” she said. “We’re trying to build that back up with acting, voice and dance. Buddy Thompson, the previous owner, really put his heart and soul into the arts ... I am hoping to further continue his ideas.”
The camps are three hours a day for one week. The time is divided between dancing original choreography from Broadway musicals, acting exercises and vocal ensemble pieces.
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