Lights, Camera, Confidence: Nurturing Young Performers
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22 COLORADO PARENT AUGUST 2024 thing: it’s showtime . Musical theater has changed a lot over the years. What used to be something your parents would just throw you into as soon as you could walk and don some sort of animal costume swiftly became a passion for budding young stars all over the world. L ights. Camera. Action! Three words engraved in every musical theater kid’s head that can only mean one
Kelly Fouchi and her team have trans- formed a small, local theater into a year- round producing entity that offers a diverse array of shows. From mainstage productions to children’s programs, their youth theater program nurtures a love for the performing arts in kids and teens, offering them a place to grow and shine. ”Being in theater prepares you for so many life skills and any job you may go into,”
Fouchi says. “It makes you think on your feet; it helps you collaborate with other peo- ple; and it helps you be vulnerable around other people while feeling supported to do so.” A Dynamic, Creative Space As the Artistic and Managing Director, Fouchi wears many hats. She selects the season’s
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