Each year, East Lansing audiences get a taste of Broadway thanks to the Wharton Center and its exciting lineup of shows. But did you know that the Wharton Center also offers many educational opportunities for the community to learn more about and engage in the theatre?
One of those opportunities is Take It from the Top; its primary goal is to “serve as a catalyst for creativity for aspiring artists through professional mentoring, workshops, and structured programs that will inspire confidence and provide students a pathway to attain their highest potential.”
This week marks Take It from the Top’s 11th year at the Wharton Center. I personally have taken the one-day adult workshop twice, which helped me get out of my shell and over my anxiety about singing in public.
I had the opportunity to speak with Paul Canaan, executive director and co-founder of Take It from the Top, about his history with the Wharton Center and why it was important to him to develop a program that would help give back to young people pursuing theatre.
Learn more about how Take It from the Top came to be, and Paul’s most memorable experiences with students at the Wharton Center.
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