PRODUCTIONS AND CLASSES for students GRADES 2 - 12+
CenterStage Theatre Company
Available for Grades 2 - High School+; Ages 7+
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+
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.
important information about our programs
SAFETY & COVID POLICY:
General COVID Policy: CSTC closely follows all policies, procedures and mandates from Boulder County regarding the current state of COVID-19 infections in our region. Since there are no current restrictions in Boulder County, there are no vaccine or mask requirements at CSTC. However, we reserve the right to update our policies as the situation changes.
Masks: While masks are not required for rehearsals or performances, if there are any exposure events within the cast or staff, we may ask students to wear masks for rehearsals or performances. As such, we ask students to bring masks to all rehearsals.
General COVID Policy: CSTC closely follows all policies, procedures and mandates from Boulder County regarding the current state of COVID-19 infections in our region. Since there are no current restrictions in Boulder County, there are no vaccine or mask requirements at CSTC. However, we reserve the right to update our policies as the situation changes.
Masks: While masks are not required for rehearsals or performances, if there are any exposure events within the cast or staff, we may ask students to wear masks for rehearsals or performances. As such, we ask students to bring masks to all rehearsals.
CLASS/REHEARSAL LOGISTICS:
Summer 2023 CSTC Holidays: This summer the only holiday affecting our schedule is Independence Day on Tuesday, July 4. We will not hold camps or rehearsals on this day. However, we WILL hold rehearsals on Monday, July 3. Due to the timing of this holiday, we are adding a daytime Saturday rehearsal for Newsies Jr. on Sat. July 1.
Grade Level for Summer 2023 Classes: The grade levels listed in our summer program guide refer to students’ grade level beginning the fall semester of 2023. 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.
Check Schedules: We expect some conflicts for rehearsals (see below), but double check your plans with our schedules before registering for a class – especially our technical and dress rehearsals and performances. We cannot offer refunds after classes have started and productions are cast.
Location: Unless otherwise noted all classes will be held in rooms at CenterStage Theatre Company, located at 901 South Front Street, Louisville, Colorado 80027. To accommodate other productions and rental events, CSTC reserves the right to move classes to a different room location if needed. Parents will be informed in advance of any change in facility location.
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: If a class is canceled 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 will be offered at the convenience of the teacher and students.
Class/ Rehearsal Conflicts: We understand that students have busy lives and some conflicts during the rehearsal process are inevitable. Some conflicts early in the process can be accommodated. We try to schedule around actors’ conflicts as best as we are able, therefore we can most effectively use everyone's time. It is essential that wherever possible parents notify staff in advance regarding conflicts. We will have a conflict sheet for you to fill out at the beginning of the process. This ensures that other students are not adversely affected by these absences. In addition, we are asking 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: This fall all rehearsals will be “called rehearsals”, meaning that actors will only be called during the specific times when their scenes or numbers are being rehearsed. Traditionally, we will have all actors called at the beginning and the end of the process, with select groups called in the middle of the schedule.
Summer 2023 CSTC Holidays: This summer the only holiday affecting our schedule is Independence Day on Tuesday, July 4. We will not hold camps or rehearsals on this day. However, we WILL hold rehearsals on Monday, July 3. Due to the timing of this holiday, we are adding a daytime Saturday rehearsal for Newsies Jr. on Sat. July 1.
Grade Level for Summer 2023 Classes: The grade levels listed in our summer program guide refer to students’ grade level beginning the fall semester of 2023. 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.
Check Schedules: We expect some conflicts for rehearsals (see below), but double check your plans with our schedules before registering for a class – especially our technical and dress rehearsals and performances. We cannot offer refunds after classes have started and productions are cast.
Location: Unless otherwise noted all classes will be held in rooms at CenterStage Theatre Company, located at 901 South Front Street, Louisville, Colorado 80027. To accommodate other productions and rental events, CSTC reserves the right to move classes to a different room location if needed. Parents will be informed in advance of any change in facility location.
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: If a class is canceled 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 will be offered at the convenience of the teacher and students.
Class/ Rehearsal Conflicts: We understand that students have busy lives and some conflicts during the rehearsal process are inevitable. Some conflicts early in the process can be accommodated. We try to schedule around actors’ conflicts as best as we are able, therefore we can most effectively use everyone's time. It is essential that wherever possible parents notify staff in advance regarding conflicts. We will have a conflict sheet for you to fill out at the beginning of the process. This ensures that other students are not adversely affected by these absences. In addition, we are asking 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: This fall all rehearsals will be “called rehearsals”, meaning that actors will only be called during the specific times when their scenes or numbers are being rehearsed. Traditionally, we will have all actors called at the beginning and the end of the process, with select groups called in the middle of the schedule.
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.
CASTING:
Performance Camps for Grades 2-6 and 5-10; Auditions: These performance classes DO NOT REQUIRE AN AUDITION before enrollment. Auditions for individual roles take place during the first day of class. Roles are then assigned, and the rehearsal process follows. All students enrolled in the class will be guaranteed a part in the play. Unless you are notified differently, there is no specific preparation necessary for the initial auditions. However, all students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the story of the show as well as the music if the show is a musical. This can be done online or through obtaining film versions of stories where available.
Bright Star Auditions: This show REQUIRES AN AUDITION before enrollment. There is never a fee required before the audition. Tuition is only due after a successful audition; before or on the first rehearsal. We expect auditions appointments to take place on the evenings if May 15 and May 17 – these will be in individual 5 minute slots (online signups coming soon). We will also hold a callback audition for selected actors on Sat. May 20 between 12-4pm. All auditions require an appointment. If students have conflicts with the audition dates, please contact us and we will work to schedule an individual time or discuss video submissions. All auditioners should prepare a 1-minute monologue and 16 bars of a song.
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 are 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.
Performance Camps for Grades 2-6 and 5-10; Auditions: These performance classes DO NOT REQUIRE AN AUDITION before enrollment. Auditions for individual roles take place during the first day of class. Roles are then assigned, and the rehearsal process follows. All students enrolled in the class will be guaranteed a part in the play. Unless you are notified differently, there is no specific preparation necessary for the initial auditions. However, all students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the story of the show as well as the music if the show is a musical. This can be done online or through obtaining film versions of stories where available.
Bright Star Auditions: This show REQUIRES AN AUDITION before enrollment. There is never a fee required before the audition. Tuition is only due after a successful audition; before or on the first rehearsal. We expect auditions appointments to take place on the evenings if May 15 and May 17 – these will be in individual 5 minute slots (online signups coming soon). We will also hold a callback audition for selected actors on Sat. May 20 between 12-4pm. All auditions require an appointment. If students have conflicts with the audition dates, please contact us and we will work to schedule an individual time or discuss video submissions. All auditioners should prepare a 1-minute monologue and 16 bars of a song.
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 are 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.