Tag: Alina Oliver
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Flint Youth Theatre becomes “Flint Repertory Theatre” amidst celebration, protests
By Patsy Isenberg The Flint Youth Theatre (FYT), for more than 60 years a haven in the Flint Cultural Center for young local actors, playwrights and theater production buffs, is changing. Theater executives unveiled a new name, a new look and a new emphasis at an announcement event Aug. 22. Defenders of the transformation, which…
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Review: Christmas favorites, talented performers highlight “A Merry, Merry McCree Christmas”
By Patsy Isenberg The dress rehearsal for “A Merry, Merry McCree Christmas” Wednesday promised a worthwhile way to spend some holiday time this weekend. The production, which opened Thursday evening, features 27 numbers performed by a big group of enthusiastic local thespians. One standout in particular is the artistic director of the production, Chris Young.…
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Review: “Voices from Heaven” brings a joyful noise to The New McCree Theatre
By Sherrema Bower When 23-year-old Albertina Walker helped form the gospel singing group in 1952, The Caravans, she had no way of knowing then that their group would span six decades, launch numerous careers, and would see her as its most steadfast member throughout. Now playing until Saturday, Oct. 28 at The New McCree Theatre is…
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