How Well Do You Know Mosaic Youth Theatre?

1. Mosaic is only for African-American youth.

True

False

Our demographics reflect those of the city we're based in, Detroit, but Mosaic is accessible to kids of all races and ethnicities in the metro-Detroit area. We don't have an ideal racial quota.

Explanation

Our demographics reflect those of the city we're based in, Detroit, but Mosaic is accessible to kids of all races and ethnicities in the metro-Detroit area. We don't have an ideal racial quota.

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3. Every Mosaic performance features the same roster of kids.

True

False

Mosaic offers acting and singing programs on three levels: First Stage, Second Stage, and Main Stage. First Stage is open to all students 7-15, but Second Stage and Main Stage require auditions. Only Main Stage students perform at major venues like the DIA.

Explanation

Mosaic offers acting and singing programs on three levels: First Stage, Second Stage, and Main Stage. First Stage is open to all students 7-15, but Second Stage and Main Stage require auditions. Only Main Stage students perform at major venues like the DIA.

4. Mosaic Youth Theatre was founded in what year?

2007

1975

1998

1992

We have over TWENTY years of excellence under our belt... and we hope to be around for many more decades to come.

Explanation

We have over TWENTY years of excellence under our belt... and we hope to be around for many more decades to come.

5. What percentage of Mosaic students graduate from high school and go to college?

55 percent

≥95 percent

74 percent

Our students sure are ambitious! After just one year in the Mosaic program, 97 percent of students say they believe they will continue on to college, up from 64 percent in pretests. And most of them follow through.

Explanation

Our students sure are ambitious! After just one year in the Mosaic program, 97 percent of students say they believe they will continue on to college, up from 64 percent in pretests. And most of them follow through.

6. On which continents have Mosaic artists performed?

Asia

Europe

North America

Africa

All of the above

Mosaic has also traveled to 25 states throughout the U.S. and the White House!

Explanation

Mosaic has also traveled to 25 states throughout the U.S. and the White House!

7. President Obama has personally donated to Mosaic Youth Theatre.

True

False

It's true! We have the Barack Obama stamp of approval.

Explanation

It's true! We have the Barack Obama stamp of approval.

8. The Mosaic Singers have been the opening act for which of these legendary musicians?

Al Green

The Temptations

Pete Seeger

All of the above

The Mosaic Singers have had the opportunity to be the opening act for all of these legendary musicians: Al Green, The Temptations, and Pete Seeger.

Explanation

The Mosaic Singers have had the opportunity to be the opening act for all of these legendary musicians: Al Green, The Temptations, and Pete Seeger.

9. It costs nothing for students to receive training in our program.

True

False

Although First Stage programs are free, there is an audition fee for the Second and Main Stage programs as well as a general fee once you're accepted. Scholarships are available to help underwrite these fees, which are made available by individual donors, grant, foundations, and corporations.

Explanation

Although First Stage programs are free, there is an audition fee for the Second and Main Stage programs as well as a general fee once you're accepted. Scholarships are available to help underwrite these fees, which are made available by individual donors, grant, foundations, and corporations.

10. What is the targeted age range for our performances?

6-9

7-18

18-30

9-99

EVERYONE can enjoy Mosaic performances! We are not a children's performance group - our shows are meant to be immersive, high quality productions both like and unlike something you'd see anywhere else.

Explanation

EVERYONE can enjoy Mosaic performances! We are not a children's performance group - our shows are meant to be immersive, high quality productions both like and unlike something you'd see anywhere else.