Teen Readers' Theater, Tuesday, June 3

Join the talented teens of DPL’s Teen Readers’ Theater for their performance of the original play “Who,” by Toynetta Daniels and Rhiannon Grissom.

These pictures are from earlier Teen Readers’ Theater performances.

Teen Readers' Theatre presents "A Christmas Carol"

On December 4, the cast and crew of the DPL Teen Readers' Theatre presented their customized version of "A Christmas Carol" in the Friends' Auditorium.

The story opens in Scrooge's office. Scrooge complains about all the nonsense about Christmas, while poor Bob Crowley works away. A charity lady asks for a donation from Scrooge, and is sent on her way (rudely).

After refusing his niece's invitation to Christmas dinner, Scrooge goes home and falls asleep in front of the TV.


The ghost of Marley, Scrooge's dead partner, offers Scrooge one last chance to redeem himself.

The Ghost of Christmas Past makes a dramatic entrance, and shows Scrooge how he felt about Christmas when he was a boy.

The Ghost of Christmas Present shows Scrooge scenes of people enjoying the holidays, including the Crowley family (in the poor neighborhood of Farmington Hills).

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come tells Scrooge what could happen if he doesn't change his attitude.

Scrooge buys a turkey for the Crowleys, and gift cards for everyone.

Backstage

Teen Reader's Theatre Celebrates Juneteenth with a Play

Amazing! As I sat in my seat only a few feet from the stage, I literally felt as though I was being taken on a ride on the Underground Railroad. Although reading a book about all of the many people involved in the Underground Railroad, including Harriet Tubman, is a great way to learn about history, watching a fifteen minute showcase with unbelievably talented actors is an even better way of learning African American history. The show featured a youthful cast that portrayed their characters with both grace and confidence in their own portrayals. The energy given off by the children in the show spread through out the room and excited the audience. I felt honored to have the privilege to see such an incredible performance from such young stars to be…

-Ben Ra