Center Stage Children's Theatre
Overview
Expert Summary
Detailed Insights
Center Stage Children's Theatre, led by Ms. Rosy, is highly valued for its uniquely inclusive approach where 'every role is important' (e.g., 'soldier #2', 'a spoon'), fostering significant growth in public speaking, singing, and social skills for children. It cultivates a strong, friendly parent community that actively volunteers, helping to reduce program costs and making it a place where parents also build friendships.
Key Highlights
- ✓Inclusive casting policy, ensuring even minor roles (like 'soldier #2' or 'a spoon') are celebrated and seen as important.
- ✓Effective leadership from Ms. Rosy, credited with fostering child development and confidence.
- ✓Significant gains in child confidence for public speaking and a deepened love for singing.
- ✓Children form strong friendships within the program.
- ✓Cultivates a friendly and participatory parent community, explicitly described as 'not a group of 'stage moms''.
- ✓Parent volunteer roles are available and directly contribute to reducing program costs.
- ✓Provides unique performance opportunities that might not be available in programs with a wider age range of participants.
Standout Features
- ⭐Experienced and supportive leadership (Ms. Rosy) creating an inclusive environment.
- ⭐Focus on holistic child development beyond just performance, including public speaking, singing, and social skills.
- ⭐Strong, welcoming community for both children and parents.
- ⭐Opportunity for parents to volunteer, reducing program costs and fostering connections.
Perfect For
Ideal For
💡Pro Tips from Reviews
- →Parents interested in reducing program fees should inquire about volunteer opportunities.
- →Expect an environment where all roles, no matter how small, are treated as significant for child development.
- →Be prepared for potential long-term engagement, as children tend to stay and grow with the program for many years (e.g., 5 years noted).
- →Ideal for children who may benefit from a supportive atmosphere to build confidence in public speaking and singing without the intense pressure often found in highly competitive programs.
- →Parents looking to connect with a friendly, non-'stage mom' community will likely find it here.
Price & Value
Program costs can be significantly offset by parental volunteer roles, offering a valuable financial incentive for active family participation and fostering community involvement.
Pricing/Package/Events
Pricing & Packages
Summer Camp
$350Duration: Week-long session
An exciting theater camp offering daily classes in acting, singing, music, dance, and outdoor activities, all led by professional teaching artists. Focuses on introducing children to performing arts, gaining confidence, and creativity. Concludes with a mini showcase performance.
Includes:
- •Daily classes in acting, singing, music, dance, and outdoor activities
- •Mini showcase performance on the final day
- •Summer camp t-shirt
Acting Classes Kinder-3rd grade / Theater for Young Actors
Not specifiedDuration: 15 weeks
Engaging class for young performers to discover essential stage skills, collaborate with peers, and build confidence through theatre games, character exploration, singing, and dancing. Explores songs, dances, and scenes from beloved musicals (e.g., Alice In Wonderland Jr., Annie Jr.). Culminates in a performance.
Includes:
- •Essential stage skills
- •Theatre games
- •Character exploration
- •Singing and dancing
- •30-minute performance with costumes and props
Events & Schedule
Special Events(Last 2 months - Next 6 months)
Summer Camp Mini Showcase Performance
Final day of each week-long session, starting at 3:00 PM
Free
A short performance (approximately 20-30 minutes) showcasing what campers have learned during the week. Open to all friends and family.
Acting Class Final Performance
May 7 (Performance at 5 PM, doors open at 4:50 PM)
Not specified (implied included in class, likely free for audience)
A 30-minute performance featuring costumes and props, marking the culmination of the 15-week acting class. Final dress rehearsal on May 7 from 3:15 PM - 4:50 PM.
🍎Food Policy
- • For Summer Camps, packed lunch (no microwave) and two snacks are recommended.
- • Lunch is eaten in the park most days during Summer Camps.
🛡️Safety Policy
- • For Summer Camps, campers are required to wear their CSCT camp shirt for safety, identification, and unity, especially when leaving for the park.
- • Sunscreen should be applied before arriving to camp each day.
- • A sunscreen application waiver must be signed for CSCT staff to apply sunscreen; alternatively, parents can supply their child's own sunscreen.
📅Booking Policy
- • Tuition Assistance Application is available for programs.
Recent Reviews
Fiona Case
2 years agoMy son has participated in CSCT productions over the last 5 years. As "soldier #2" in Mulan, as a spoon in Beauty and the Beast, and as the lead in James and the Giant Peach he found that under Ms. Rosy's leadership every role is important. He has gained confidence in public speaking, a love of singing, and gained many good friends. I particularly appreciate the fact that the parents are friendly and participate (many volunteer roles bring down the cost of the program). This isn't a group of 'stage moms'. I've made good friends too!
Michelle McCurdy
7 years agoMy daughter has loved her experience here! Fun, supportive atmosphere where she got opportunities she would not have gotten in places that have wider range of ages.
Cheryl Hampton
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Samuel Sharp
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Melisa Mora
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