PRODUCTIONS AND CLASSES for students
from GRADE 2 - 12
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.
important information about our programs
HEALTH & SAFETY:
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. Currently masks are optional for audience members, but we reserve the right to change our policy if we believe it is in the best interest of staff and student safety.
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. Currently masks are optional for audience members, but we reserve the right to change our policy if we believe it is in the best interest of staff and student safety.
CLASS/REHEARSAL LOGISTICS:
Winter/ Spring 2023 CSTC Holidays: This spring we are not closed for any national holidays. We do know that individual families may have plans for the long weekends over Martin Luther King or Presidents Day holidays as well as over their respective spring break holidays.
Fall 2022 CSTC Holidays: Our programs do not begin until after the Labor Day holiday. We will be closed for Halloween (Mon. Oct. 31) and all weekdays during Thanksgiving week (Mon. Nov. 21 through Fri. Nov. 25). Do note that we have two Sunday rehearsals scheduled for Willy Wonka Jr. during the Thanksgiving break week.
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.
Winter/ Spring 2023 CSTC Holidays: This spring we are not closed for any national holidays. We do know that individual families may have plans for the long weekends over Martin Luther King or Presidents Day holidays as well as over their respective spring break holidays.
Fall 2022 CSTC Holidays: Our programs do not begin until after the Labor Day holiday. We will be closed for Halloween (Mon. Oct. 31) and all weekdays during Thanksgiving week (Mon. Nov. 21 through Fri. Nov. 25). Do note that we have two Sunday rehearsals scheduled for Willy Wonka Jr. during the Thanksgiving break week.
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:
Willy Wonka Jr. Auditions: This performance classes DOES NOT require an audition before enrollment. Auditions for individual roles take place during the first few classes. Roles are then assigned, and the rehearsal process follows. Unless you are notified differently, there is no specific preparation necessary for the initial auditions. Though all students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the script or story of the play and the music. All students enrolled in the class will be guaranteed a part in the play.
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.
Willy Wonka Jr. Auditions: This performance classes DOES NOT require an audition before enrollment. Auditions for individual roles take place during the first few classes. Roles are then assigned, and the rehearsal process follows. Unless you are notified differently, there is no specific preparation necessary for the initial auditions. Though all students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the script or story of the play and the music. All students enrolled in the class will be guaranteed a part in the play.
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.