Performances at the Wealthy Theatre feature local, regional, and national talent in the theater, dance, music, and other performing arts. The film program offers a touch of nostalgia by bringing back the movies that were screened in the original Theatre over several decades. By participating in the arts and cultural programs, children develop social skills, build self-esteem and confidence, and take pride in the spirit of their own creativity. The Wealthy Theatre offers numerous after school and summer arts programs for young people of all ages. With the guidance of caring, creative individuals, children learn an art form of interest to them and perform before an audience of friends and neighbors.
All programs are scheduled on a regular basis and pre-registration is required.
Click here for more information. The Wealthy Theatre was constructed in 1911 as the area's first neighborhood theatre offering a combination of live acts and film features. Its role in the commercial history of the neighborhood district is long and important as it adapted to the changing film industry and evolving public taste. In 1912, the Theatre dropped live acts from its programming, changes its name to Pastime Theatre, and showed film features only. During World War I, the Theatre closed its doors from 1917 to 1920 to serve as a warehouse for the Michigan Aircraft Company.