Center Stage

7th – Pre-College

Our Center Stage program embraces a diverse community and is open to students in 7th through 12th grade/ entering college. With a focus on process-based theatre, Center Stage invites students to enhance their current skills with challenging scripts that expand on movement, characterization, and vocal technique, with an overall goal of achieving greater self-esteem and encouraging inclusion and personal confidence.

Join Us!

Current Offerings

Summer 2026

Camp Dates: July 6th – 10th

Grades: 7th – Pre-College

Location: Edgewood University

In this hilarious 1920’s musical, a man shares with the audience his favorite record – the 1928 musical The Drowsy Chaperone. As he plays the record, the whimsical show comes to life in his apartment. Mix in two lovebirds on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and a sleepy chaperone, and you have the ingredients for a show that will have everyone in stitches! First Act invites young actors looking for a challenge in comedy to join us this summer for a roaring good time!

First Act Children’s Theatre

Why Choose Us

Story-Centered Costumes, Sets & Props!

Our classes and camps provide a fully realized production with costumes, sets and props as an exciting culmination of our learning and efforts!

Enhanced Social Skills!

Theatre encourages positive social interactions and assists in the development of these skills!

Expanded Imagination and Creativity!

First Act offers endless opportunities for students to stretch their imaginative and creative skills through theatre games, story development, and the creation of characters.

Increased Self-Esteem!

 The process of comprehending, rehearsing and ultimately performing a theatre production provides students a sense of positive accomplishment that builds self esteem unlike any other.