[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5837]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF THE THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF THE STOUT THEATRE COMPANY 
                   AND ITS PRODUCTION OF ALADDIN JR.

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 20, 2017

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Stout 
Theatre Company on the opening date of its production of Aladdin Jr. 
For the past three years, the Stout Theatre has provided entertainment 
and enrichment activities for Dearborn youth through its production and 
showcasing of musical theatre.
  Founded in 2014, the Stout Theatre Company is a student-led 
enterprise that provides opportunities for personal expression, growth 
and creativity through its production of plays and community events. 
STC began at Stout Middle School in Dearborn, Michigan, but has since 
expanded and now works with youth in surrounding elementary and middle 
schools to stage musical and dramatic productions. In addition to 
performing the musical Aladdin Jr., past STC productions have included 
Hairspray and a musical adaptation of the film Stand and Deliver. The 
success of these productions has established STC as an important pillar 
of the community.
  STC has not only provided entertainment to the greater Dearborn 
community, but its productions help provide opportunities for 
leadership, growth and personal development for Dearborn area students. 
The months of rehearsals in preparation for the production are a 
testament to the hard work and dedication of the students and staff 
involved, and the creativity and dedication of all involved in this 
undertaking have been key to making the play a success. The STC 
continues to distinguish itself through its elaborate production and 
strong performances of the featured students, and it is my hope that 
the STC will continue to build on the success of previous productions 
while providing students with the opportunity to gain teamwork and 
valuable life skills in the years ahead.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the Stout 
Theatre Company for its record of success on the date of its premiere 
of Aladdin Jr. The students and staff involved in these and other 
productions have continued to demonstrate their talent and commitment.