Struthers camp gets kids involved in community theater

STRUTHERS

Monica Moore, 7, of Poland is hard-pressed to decide whether her favorite part of musical theater camp is the snacks or the singing.

She thinks for a few moments and decides she prefers the singing.

Monica is one of about 35 children participating in a weekly summer camp sponsored by Top Hat Productions, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road. This year, camp participants are workshopping excerpts from Disney’s “Aladdin.” Their endeavors will culminate Aug. 28 with a performance featuring the songs “Friend Like Me” and “A Whole New World.”

When the camp concludes, some of the participants will audition for the company’s full production of “Aladdin.” If selected, they will perform alongside adults in the fall.

Brian Palumbo, also the owner of Selah’s Restaurant at 130 South Bridge Street, founded Top Hat Productions to promote community theater.

Read more about the camp and the organization in Friday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.