Center Theatre begins free afterschool program
DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre in Dover Foxcroft announced that it is offering a free afterschool program for area high school kids starting on Sept. 7. The program, which will take place weekdays when school is in session, will offer an arts program on Mondays and Wednesdays and a theater program on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Fridays will be left open for whatever the students are interested in.
“We wanted to leave some flexibility in the program,” said Patrick Myers, the theatre’s executive director. “So, on Friday kids can work on art projects, theater projects, homework, or decide they don’t want to be productive at all and relax in the theatre.”
The 2021 program grew out of the theatre’s first afterschool effort in 2020. The 2020 program was strictly theatrical and did ask for a registration fee based on parent’s ability to pay. But this year, Myers said, the theatre wanted to try something different.
Participants in the 2020 Center Theatre Afterschool Program rehearsing a scene centered around a car made from found objects and props. Starting Sept. 7 the Theater will be offering a free afterschool program focusing on both theater and art. More can be
found at www.CenterTheatre.org or by calling 207-564-8943.
“We have received generous support from local businesses and individuals, as well as from various state and federal programs,” he said. “These funding sources mean that we can offer the program for free in hopes that as many kids will take advantage of the program as possible. However, we are certainly happy to accept donations to help keep the program going in the future.”
More information on the program can be found at https://www.centertheatre.org/afterschool or by calling the Center Theatre at 207-564-8943. The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission to make arts, education and entertainment accessible to our rural communities to engage and inspire.