PRODUCTIONS AND CLASSES for students
from age 7-21
CenterStage Theatre Company
Available for Grades 2 - High School+; Ages 7–21
At CenterStage Theatre Company (CSTC), we set the highest standards for our faculty and students. Our students work with seasoned theatrical professionals who are also versed in the art of theatre education. We emphasize a positive, nurturing style of teaching, and our students grow through encouragement in an inclusive environment that supports their development as individuals and as artists.
Available for Grades 2 - High School+; Ages 7–21
At CenterStage Theatre Company (CSTC), we set the highest standards for our faculty and students. Our students work with seasoned theatrical professionals who are also versed in the art of theatre education. We emphasize a positive, nurturing style of teaching, and our students grow through encouragement in an inclusive environment that supports their development as individuals and as artists.
We are SO EXCITED to offer a full season of summer theatre camps and productions for 2022. This summer we are offering programming at our facility in Louisville as well as at the Dairy Center in Boulder. In addition to our traditional musical offerings, we are presenting two one-week non-musical classes for our youngest students. Programs are offered in three age categories: grades 2-6, grades 5-10 and ages 14-21.
SUMMER OVERVIEW
Grades 2-6 (for 2022-2023 school year)
· Harry Potter, Book 1: Dramatics [Non-Musical] Performance Workshop for grades 2–6; June 20-26 (1 wk);
Rehearsals: M-F, 9-4; Performances: Sun. June 26 [SOLD OUT - Waitlist Only]
· Harry Potter, Book 2: Dramatics [Non-Musical] Performance Workshop for grades 2–6; June 27-July 3 (1 wk);
Rehearsals: M-F, 9-4; Performances: Sun. July 3 [SOLD OUT - Waitlist Only]
· Once Upon A Mattress (Youth Edition): Musical Performance Workshop for grades 2-6; July 18-30 (2 wks); Rehearsals: M-F, 9-4; Performances: Sat. July 30
Grades 5-10 (for 2022-2023 school year)
· Guys & Dolls Jr.: Performance Workshop for grades 5–10; June 6-18 (2 wks);
Rehearsals: M-F, 9-4; Performances: Sat. June 18 [Class Already Started]
· Matilda Jr.: Performance Workshop for grades 5–10; July 5-16 (2 wks);
Rehearsals: M-F, 9-4; Performances: Fri. July 15 & Sat. July 16 [note: this show was originally scheduled at the Dairy Center, but has been moved to CenterStage]
High School+; Ages 14-21
· Legally Blonde: Production Workshop for high school and older; ages 14-21; June 6–July 24 (7 wks); Rehearsals: Mon/Tues/Sat; Performances: July 22-24 [Dairy Center performance] - Auditions completed; CLOSED FOR NEW REGISTRATIONS
· Rent: Production Workshop for high school and older; ages 14-21; July 5-Aug. 20 (6 wks);
Rehearsals: Tues/Thurs/Sun; Performances: August 12-20 - Auditions completed; CLOSED FOR NEW REGISTRATIONS
For questions or more information, please call 720-933-9586 or email us at
cstcproduction@gmail.com
SUMMER OVERVIEW
Grades 2-6 (for 2022-2023 school year)
· Harry Potter, Book 1: Dramatics [Non-Musical] Performance Workshop for grades 2–6; June 20-26 (1 wk);
Rehearsals: M-F, 9-4; Performances: Sun. June 26 [SOLD OUT - Waitlist Only]
· Harry Potter, Book 2: Dramatics [Non-Musical] Performance Workshop for grades 2–6; June 27-July 3 (1 wk);
Rehearsals: M-F, 9-4; Performances: Sun. July 3 [SOLD OUT - Waitlist Only]
· Once Upon A Mattress (Youth Edition): Musical Performance Workshop for grades 2-6; July 18-30 (2 wks); Rehearsals: M-F, 9-4; Performances: Sat. July 30
Grades 5-10 (for 2022-2023 school year)
· Guys & Dolls Jr.: Performance Workshop for grades 5–10; June 6-18 (2 wks);
Rehearsals: M-F, 9-4; Performances: Sat. June 18 [Class Already Started]
· Matilda Jr.: Performance Workshop for grades 5–10; July 5-16 (2 wks);
Rehearsals: M-F, 9-4; Performances: Fri. July 15 & Sat. July 16 [note: this show was originally scheduled at the Dairy Center, but has been moved to CenterStage]
High School+; Ages 14-21
· Legally Blonde: Production Workshop for high school and older; ages 14-21; June 6–July 24 (7 wks); Rehearsals: Mon/Tues/Sat; Performances: July 22-24 [Dairy Center performance] - Auditions completed; CLOSED FOR NEW REGISTRATIONS
· Rent: Production Workshop for high school and older; ages 14-21; July 5-Aug. 20 (6 wks);
Rehearsals: Tues/Thurs/Sun; Performances: August 12-20 - Auditions completed; CLOSED FOR NEW REGISTRATIONS
For questions or more information, please call 720-933-9586 or email us at
cstcproduction@gmail.com
important information about our programs
SAFETY & COVID POLICY:
General COVID Policy: CSTC closely follows all policies, procedures and mandates from Boulder County regarding the COVID pandemic. We reserve the right to update our policies as the situation changes.
Masks for rehearsals: CSTC may require masks for rehearsals pending exposure of current students or staff.
Masks for performances: Currently Boulder County does not require masks inside facilities, so all performers can be unmasked during performances. However, to best keep our staff and students as safe as possible CSTC will continue to require masks for all audience members.
General COVID Policy: CSTC closely follows all policies, procedures and mandates from Boulder County regarding the COVID pandemic. We reserve the right to update our policies as the situation changes.
Masks for rehearsals: CSTC may require masks for rehearsals pending exposure of current students or staff.
Masks for performances: Currently Boulder County does not require masks inside facilities, so all performers can be unmasked during performances. However, to best keep our staff and students as safe as possible CSTC will continue to require masks for all audience members.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
Diversity and Inclusion: CSTC honors the spirit of diversity and inclusion. We believe that the theatre is a collaborative practice where differences only enhance the creative nature of what we do. We strive to embrace all marginalized populations in casting and engagement in our programs.
Gender: Wherever possible, we work to practice gender neutral casting - sometimes changing the original gender of the role to accommodate our cast. In addition, we are respectful of students who may identify as a certain gender regardless of their biological identity.
Diversity and Inclusion: CSTC honors the spirit of diversity and inclusion. We believe that the theatre is a collaborative practice where differences only enhance the creative nature of what we do. We strive to embrace all marginalized populations in casting and engagement in our programs.
Gender: Wherever possible, we work to practice gender neutral casting - sometimes changing the original gender of the role to accommodate our cast. In addition, we are respectful of students who may identify as a certain gender regardless of their biological identity.
CLASS/REHEARSAL LOGISTICS:
2022 CSTC Summer Holidays: This summer the only holiday affecting our schedule is Independence Day on Monday, July 4. We will not hold camps or rehearsals on this day. Due to the timing of this holiday, we are adding a Saturday rehearsal for Matilda Jr. on Sat. July 9.
Grade Level and Age: The grade levels listed in our program guide refer to students’ grade level beginning the fall semester of 2022. There are traditionally cross over grade levels - 5th and 6th grade between the younger and middle level programs and 9th and 10th grade between our middle and upper-level programs. This provides parents and students with the ability to decide to participate in a program with younger students which can offer a greater chance to showcase skills or participate with older students providing a challenge to learn lessons alongside more mature student artists.
Locations: Rehearsals and performances will take place at three sites during the summer of 2022. Many camps and rehearsals will be held out our primary location at 901 South Front Street, Louisville, Colorado 80027. We will also hold some rehearsals at the Louisville Arts Center which is just a few blocks away from our primary location. Legally Blonde will begin rehearsals at CenterStage/Louisville Arts Center and transfer to the Dairy Center (2590 Walnut St Ste 1, Boulder, CO 80302) when we get closer to the performance. To accommodate other productions and rental events, CSTC reserves the right to move classes to a different room if needed. Read our class listings for more information on your specific camp/production.
Registration Cancellation/ Refunds: We cannot offer credits, refunds or exchanges after the registration process, unless CenterStage makes the decision to cancel a program. We encourage parents to check content and schedules carefully before making final registration decisions.
Class Cancellations: In the unlikely event that CenterStage cancels a class due to a teacher’s illness or inclement weather (or any other reason), parents will be notified immediately by email or phone. If scheduling allows, a make-up class may be offered at the convenience of the teacher and students.
Class/ Rehearsal Conflicts: We understand that students and families have busy summers, and some conflicts may arise during the rehearsal process. Pending the program, some conflicts early in the process may be able to be accommodated. This can be particularly difficult during the shorter camp sessions. No conflicts with any performance can be accommodated. It is essential that wherever possible parents notify staff in advance regarding conflicts. While we hope the COVID-19 pandemic will be in full retreat this summer, we do ask any student feeling sick to be kept at home. Rehearsals are vital to the process to prepare students for the show and create lasting relationships with other students. Students missing excessive rehearsals for any reason (including illness) may be re-cast at the discretion of the instructor. This is done to ensure that those who are at rehearsal are not held back by someone's excessive absence. It should also be noted that extensive absence may result in the reduction or even elimination of a student's performance responsibilities. While every attempt will be made to keep the student involved with the production/performance, this is not always possible. The production of a play is a team effort. If one of the players is out, his or her position must be covered.
Called Rehearsals: All Legally Blonde and Rent rehearsals will be “called rehearsals”, meaning that actors will only be called during the specific times when their scenes or numbers are being rehearsed.
2022 CSTC Summer Holidays: This summer the only holiday affecting our schedule is Independence Day on Monday, July 4. We will not hold camps or rehearsals on this day. Due to the timing of this holiday, we are adding a Saturday rehearsal for Matilda Jr. on Sat. July 9.
Grade Level and Age: The grade levels listed in our program guide refer to students’ grade level beginning the fall semester of 2022. There are traditionally cross over grade levels - 5th and 6th grade between the younger and middle level programs and 9th and 10th grade between our middle and upper-level programs. This provides parents and students with the ability to decide to participate in a program with younger students which can offer a greater chance to showcase skills or participate with older students providing a challenge to learn lessons alongside more mature student artists.
Locations: Rehearsals and performances will take place at three sites during the summer of 2022. Many camps and rehearsals will be held out our primary location at 901 South Front Street, Louisville, Colorado 80027. We will also hold some rehearsals at the Louisville Arts Center which is just a few blocks away from our primary location. Legally Blonde will begin rehearsals at CenterStage/Louisville Arts Center and transfer to the Dairy Center (2590 Walnut St Ste 1, Boulder, CO 80302) when we get closer to the performance. To accommodate other productions and rental events, CSTC reserves the right to move classes to a different room if needed. Read our class listings for more information on your specific camp/production.
Registration Cancellation/ Refunds: We cannot offer credits, refunds or exchanges after the registration process, unless CenterStage makes the decision to cancel a program. We encourage parents to check content and schedules carefully before making final registration decisions.
Class Cancellations: In the unlikely event that CenterStage cancels a class due to a teacher’s illness or inclement weather (or any other reason), parents will be notified immediately by email or phone. If scheduling allows, a make-up class may be offered at the convenience of the teacher and students.
Class/ Rehearsal Conflicts: We understand that students and families have busy summers, and some conflicts may arise during the rehearsal process. Pending the program, some conflicts early in the process may be able to be accommodated. This can be particularly difficult during the shorter camp sessions. No conflicts with any performance can be accommodated. It is essential that wherever possible parents notify staff in advance regarding conflicts. While we hope the COVID-19 pandemic will be in full retreat this summer, we do ask any student feeling sick to be kept at home. Rehearsals are vital to the process to prepare students for the show and create lasting relationships with other students. Students missing excessive rehearsals for any reason (including illness) may be re-cast at the discretion of the instructor. This is done to ensure that those who are at rehearsal are not held back by someone's excessive absence. It should also be noted that extensive absence may result in the reduction or even elimination of a student's performance responsibilities. While every attempt will be made to keep the student involved with the production/performance, this is not always possible. The production of a play is a team effort. If one of the players is out, his or her position must be covered.
Called Rehearsals: All Legally Blonde and Rent rehearsals will be “called rehearsals”, meaning that actors will only be called during the specific times when their scenes or numbers are being rehearsed.
CASTING:
Casting: At CenterStage we understand the complexities of casting students for performance. We take the process very seriously and work hard to ensure that all students are engaged by the collaborative effort needed to put on a play, and that every student finishes our production experience with a positive feeling. Our programs are designed to prepare young adults who will be excited about creating theatre and not overawed by the desire to be "the Star." Success in the theatre is most often a product of intense desire, great dedication, and willingness to participate in a collective, collaborative, and creative process. Parents should remember that there are no refunds OR credits of tuition - even if students disappointed in their casting.
Double/Single Cast: Depending on the number of actors enrolled, we may double cast some or all roles. In these cases, performances will be split evenly between the two casts. Please note that if a show ends up with a single cast, we may eliminate some of the performances to ensure a robust audience for our students.
Casting: At CenterStage we understand the complexities of casting students for performance. We take the process very seriously and work hard to ensure that all students are engaged by the collaborative effort needed to put on a play, and that every student finishes our production experience with a positive feeling. Our programs are designed to prepare young adults who will be excited about creating theatre and not overawed by the desire to be "the Star." Success in the theatre is most often a product of intense desire, great dedication, and willingness to participate in a collective, collaborative, and creative process. Parents should remember that there are no refunds OR credits of tuition - even if students disappointed in their casting.
Double/Single Cast: Depending on the number of actors enrolled, we may double cast some or all roles. In these cases, performances will be split evenly between the two casts. Please note that if a show ends up with a single cast, we may eliminate some of the performances to ensure a robust audience for our students.