Imlay City Schools Performing Arts

08/26/2026

🧹✨ PAC WORK DAY = DONE! ✨🎭

Before we could start a new year of making theatre, we had to tackle the not-so-glamorous part: getting everything organized!

Last Monday, 18 of our middle school and high school students, along with some amazing parent booster volunteers, spent the day at the PAC from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM working HARD.

They sorted, labeled, moved, cleaned, organized, and completely reset spaces throughout the Performing Arts Center—including:

🎭 Setting up and organizing our costume shop
👞 Sorting the MANY shoes, wigs, costumes, and accessories we have accumulated over the years
🧵 Organizing costume pieces so they can actually be found when we need them
🔨 Cleaning and reorganizing the scene shop
📦 Sorting storage bins, racks, supplies, and equipment
✨ Getting our spaces ready for another very busy year of productions and classes

Seven hours of organizing costumes and theatre storage may not come with applause or a curtain call, but this kind of work is what makes everything that happens on our stage possible.

We are incredibly grateful for students who are willing to give up one of their last summer Mondays to take ownership of their program—and for our Performing Arts Boosters and parent volunteers who continue to show up whenever there is work to be done.

The PAC is getting ready… and so are we. ❤️🎭

Here’s to another great year at Imlay City Schools Performing Arts!

08/26/2026

🧹✨ PAC WORK DAY = DONE! ✨🎭

Before we could start a new year of making theatre, we had to tackle the not-so-glamorous part: getting everything organized!

Last Monday, 18 of our middle school and high school students, along with some amazing parent booster volunteers, spent the day at the PAC from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM working HARD.

They sorted, labeled, moved, cleaned, organized, and completely reset spaces throughout the Performing Arts Center—including:

🎭 Setting up and organizing our costume shop
👞 Sorting the MANY shoes, wigs, costumes, and accessories we have accumulated over the years
🧵 Organizing costume pieces so they can actually be found when we need them
🔨 Cleaning and reorganizing the scene shop
📦 Sorting storage bins, racks, supplies, and equipment
✨ Getting our spaces ready for another very busy year of productions and classes

Seven hours of organizing costumes and theatre storage may not come with applause or a curtain call, but this kind of work is what makes everything that happens on our stage possible.

We are incredibly grateful for students who are willing to give up one of their last summer Mondays to take ownership of their program—and for our Performing Arts Boosters and parent volunteers who continue to show up whenever there is work to be done.

The PAC is getting ready… and so are we. ❤️🎭

Here’s to another great year at Imlay City Schools Performing Arts!

08/25/2026

ICHS musical theatre students welcomed our ICMS Performing Arts students to their first day of classes at the PAC.

08/19/2026

🎭✨ THE ICSPA 2026–2027 SEASON IS HERE! ✨🎭

Get ready for a season filled with hilarious comedy, unforgettable music, timeless stories, and incredible performances by our talented ICSPA students!

🧟 10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse
October 22

🐝 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
November 6–7

❄️ Almost, Maine
November 20–21

🌴 Mamma Mia!
March 11–13

❤️ Romeo & Juliet
April 29–30

💗 Mean Girls JR.
May 28–29

From zombies and spelling bees to Shakespeare, ABBA, and the Plastics, this season truly has something for everyone—and we cannot wait to welcome you back to the Imlay City High School Performing Arts Center!

🎟️ Season tickets will be available beginning September 1 at ICFineArts.Ludus.com.

Mark your calendars, share the news, and get ready for another unforgettable year of ICSPA!

08/17/2026

🌟 STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: FROM MUNCHKIN MAYOR TO LEADING PLAYER! 🌟

We are so proud to celebrate one of our incredible eighth graders, Adelyn Kirsch, who has been part of the ICSPA family since fourth grade, when she first took the stage with us as Munchkin Mayor in The Wizard of Oz!

This summer, her performing arts journey took an exciting leap forward when she attended the prestigious Interlochen Arts Camp for its six-week Musical Theatre program.

What makes this accomplishment even more impressive is that she originally applied and auditioned for the two-week program. After seeing her audition, Interlochen selected her for the more intensive and exclusive six-week Musical Theatre program instead!

Once there, she continued to challenge herself, auditioning for Pippin and earning the leading role of the Leading Player. 🎭

Spending six weeks away from home, immersed in intensive training and surrounded by talented young artists from around the world, required tremendous courage, independence, discipline, and a willingness to step outside of her comfort zone.

But as proud as we are of what she accomplished onstage, we may be even prouder of what Interlochen staff shared about who she was offstage. Her instructors described her as a tremendous leader who was kind and gracious toward her peers and commented on how well-trained and well-rounded she is as a performer.

That is everything we hope for our students.

Talent matters. Training matters. But being an artist who works hard, leads with kindness, supports the people around her, and represents her program with grace means even more.

From a fourth-grade Munchkin Mayor to Flounder to Annie to the Leading Player in Pippin at Interlochen, it has been pretty amazing to watch her grow — and she is only beginning eighth grade!

We are incredibly proud of her hard work, courage, leadership, and continued growth, and we cannot wait to see what comes next.

❤️🎭🌟 Congratulations on an unforgettable summer at Interlochen! Your ICSPA family is so proud of you!

08/13/2026

08/13/2026

This short article was shared with us by one of our awesome parents (thank you Missina). We agree! The Performing Arts is HOME to a lot of young people. We are SO LUCKY to be able to provide this program in Imlay City!!

https://herviewfromhome.com/theres-something-special-about-theater-kids/?fbclid=IwZnRzaATq-2NwZG9mBWZkaWQWUMaeUQUEpS8qD6AsOHBySiOwPtcvXmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR4s96cylWiXXGt9l2AIpsr1qVvEsf8x5wADvEO9kC87kv_XwwXJkhvsWG63VA_aem_mvoqCB5XrWWQCQrkXUwzMw

08/10/2026

🎭 Imagine Learning Musical Theatre from Someone Who Has Lived It. ✨

This year, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students at Imlay City Middle School have an exciting opportunity to spend the last two class periods of their day at the Imlay City High School Performing Arts Center, where they’ll receive immersive instruction in Musical Theatre and Theatrical Arts.

Students will experience hands-on learning in:
🎭 Acting
🎤 Singing
💃 Dance
💡 Lighting & Sound Design
🎨 Scenic Art & Set Construction
👗 Costuming & Makeup
🎬 Technical Theatre
…and nearly every aspect of bringing a production to life.

What truly sets this program apart is its focus on the Arts, Entertainment, and Design Career Cluster, helping students explore the many career opportunities available in the performing arts while building technical, artistic, leadership, and collaboration skills that will serve them for a lifetime.

Students are taught by Mr. Don Brewer, whose career includes three Broadway productions, numerous national tours and regional professional productions, and experience as a college professor of Musical Theatre. His real-world experience provides students with authentic training and mentorship rarely found in a public school setting.

Whether a student dreams of performing on Broadway, designing sets, running lights and sound, choreographing productions, managing stage operations, or simply wants to grow in confidence and creativity, this program provides an incredible foundation.

Enrollment is open to:
⭐ All Imlay City Middle School students
⭐ Schools of Choice students
⭐ Homeschooled students

Come discover why Imlay City Schools is becoming a destination for students passionate about the arts. We invite you to explore a program where creativity, excellence, and career preparation come together every day.

The stage is just the beginning. The possibilities are endless.