My colleague and friend Jessica “Decky” Alexander is behind this cool effort, Anywhere You Want to Go: A Theater Performance Based on the Real Stories and Sounds of Ypsilanti.
Graduate and undergraduate students from EMU’s Communication, Media and Theatre Arts Department have teamed up with the YYEA: Crosstown Theatre Troupe, a local youth theatre troupe exploring youth voice through theatre, to create a Community Performance about Ypsilanti and for the people of Ypsilanti. Those persons interviewed in creation of the project include residents from across Ypsilanti including Parkridge, Willow Run, West Willow, Ypsi’s South Side, Ypsi’s North Side, Downtown Ypsi, Depot town and EMU, community stakeholders, local business owners, youth who live and/or go to school in Ypsilanti, students commute to EMU’s campus, and many more.
It’s going to be Tuesday April 21 (AKA Tomorrow!!) at Parkridge Community Center (591 Armstrong, Ypsilanti, MI). Hour-long performances at 5:00 and 7:00 pm. Free tickets, free parking, free fun!
looks like a great show..
It was a great show, really touching and beautifully performed. My son and I saw the 5pm performance. The students and faculty of EMU’s fabulous theater and drama for the young program once again scored a major accomplishment!