Our Mission: To offer a safe, kind, and nurturing environment that helps children grow in their abilities and talents. All shows will be family friendly.
Spring 2012 Performance:
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Classes for children, Ages: 4 - 5. "Rising Stars" focuses on stage presence and interaction with other children through simple song and dance routines.
Thursdays 4:15 - 5:00PM
$325 ($65 Monthly) OR $300 if paid in full by 9/30/11
$10 Semester Supply fee
Preformance Showcase in January 2012
Ages 6-7. "Broadway Bound", our Young Performers' Musical Theater class, teaches vocal, dance and acting skills in a creative, supportive and fun environment. Students will memorize lyrics and choreography to hit Broadway and Disney songs while studying the characters and storylines in this introduction to theatrical performance.
Thursdays 5:15 - 6:00PM
$325 ($65 Monthly) OR $300 if paid in full by 9/30/11
$10 Semster Supply Fee
Performance Showcase in January 2012
Candice Himelrick spent her childhood performing Texas-state and nationwide in vocal competitions and Vaudeville performances. Since making her move to Tennesseein 2006, Candice has been busy teaching children’s theatre and has been actively involved in the Nashville theatre community both onstage and behind the scenes. She is passionate about creating a fun environment at Centre Stage where kids of all ages can experience the joy of live theatre.
Stage Credits: Once Upon A Mattress (Lady Larkin); Seussical the Musical (Gertrude McFuzz); Into the Woods (Baker’s Wife); Annie Get Your Gun (Annie Oakley); Hello Dolly! (Irene Molloy); Here’s Love (Clara/Mrs. Finfer)
candice.centrestage@gmail.com
Ben vanDiepen:
Centre Stage Musical Director
No stranger to the stage, Ben Van Diepenhas as much experience behind the scenes as in the spotlight. He has been the rehearsal pianist and musical director for numerous professional shows, including the resident musical director and composer with Northwest Children’s Theatre. Ben now teaches private voice and piano as well as music directing for Centre Stage.
Stage Credits: Jesus Christ Superstar (Pontius Pilate, Broadway National Tour); Camelot (Sir Sagramore, with Oregon Symphony); Beauty and the Beast (Beast); Jesus Christ Superstar (Jesus Christ); Sweeny Todd (Anthony Hope)
Sarah Newman
Teacher, "Rising Stars" and "Broadway Bound"
Sarah Newman has performed professionally across the country at various theatres and throughout the world on cruise ships. She has also taught as an orchestra director, elementary general music teacher, and a private instructor in violin, fiddle, and voice. Sarah has always loved working with children and teaching music and is excited to be a part of Centre Stage Productions!
Stage/TV Credits: Smoke on the Mountain (Denise); Sander's Family Christmas (Denise); Anything Goes (Hope Harecourt); The Boyfriend (Polly); Return to the Forbidden Planet (Miranda); All My Children, Citizen Ruth
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