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The main objective of the Palmetto Players Imagination
Theater troupe is to put smiles on the faces of children.
Members of the Palmetto Players Imagination Theater in rehearsal at
Palmetto
The PPIT is based at Palmetto High School and consists
of 24 students who dedicate community service hours to rehearsing
short skits and songs for children's entertainment. The troupe then
travels to elementary schools throughout Miami-Dade County, giving
performances and making kids laugh.
Last year's edition of the theater troupe numbered
just 12 members, but they performed for Ernest R. Graham Elementary,
Gulfstream Elementary, F.C. Martin Elementary and numerous
performances at the Jewish Community
Center. This year the troupe doubled in size and quality.
The PPIT actors say that their acting is different from other actors'
performances because they interact with their audience of children before,
during and after the show.
PPIT Troupe members are taught acting technique by Palmetto High drama coach
Rick Adams and bring a strong energy to the stage. The troupe is led by
President Kristin Byrne and Vice Presidents Sarah Graber and Marilyn Mena.
Imagination Theater this year will perform at Graham Elementary, Palmetto
Elementary, the Jewish Community Center and other unscheduled dates at
additional Miami-Dade elementary schools.
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