Center Stage

8th – 12th Grades

Our Center Stage program embraces a diverse community and is open to students in 8th 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.

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Current Offerings

Summer 2025

Stage Left Play:  August 4th – 8th

Grades 4th – 9th

In this exciting and original First Act play, the legend of King Arthur and his sword, Excalibur, is brought to life as we follow young Arthur from his early teachings with the Wizard Merlin, to his first great quests as the King of England. This exciting story will immerse young actors in a medieval world full of fantasy, sorcery and sword fighting!  Classic characters such as Guinevere, Morgain le Fay. the Lady of the Lake and Sir Lancelot are all a part of the action as the story unfolds. Young actors entering grades 4th through 9th are invited to join us on this mystical adventure! 

From novice to experienced young performers, our summer production camps provide a universal approach to children’s theatre that embraces diversity and encourages inclusion and self-esteem. Audition skills are introduced and refined. Creative movement, vocal strength, memory development, acting technique, singing, dancing and group cooperation are fostered throughout the entire five day camp. The fun culminates in a FREE fully-costumed performance for family and friends!

Fall 2025

Grades 8th – 12th

Inspired by the classic tale and performed as a live period radio play, this romantic thriller is a fast-paced ride through the signature world of the Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock! It’s the 1930s and Richard Hannay is visiting London when he meets Annabella Smith, on the run from foreign agents after a disturbance at a music hall. Later that night, Annabella is murdered and Hannay must try to break the spy ring and prove his innocence. From an epic train chase to a feisty love interest, First Act invites your young actors to join us as Hannay searches for the truth about The 39 Steps.

Auditions: Thursday, October 2nd @ Edgewood College from 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Rehearsals:

Thursday, October 16th @ Edgewood College from 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Friday, October 17th @ Edgewood College from 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Saturday, October 18th @ Oakwood Village Arts Center from 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Performance: Saturday, October 18th @ Oakwood Village Arts Center at 7:00 PM

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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.