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'Into the Breeches! A comedy by George Brant opens at Theatre 40 in Beverly Hills, CA.

Here is your first look at onstage photos from THE GIVER, adapted for the stage by Eric Coble, based on the Newberry Award-winning book by Lois Lowry, directed by Harold Dershimer for Kentwood Players at the Westchester Playhouse. Featured is Jack Heath as Jonas for performances on Jan 17-18-19, Jan 31-Feb1-Feb 2, Feb 21-Feb 22. On alternating weekends, Elliott Plunkett portrays Jonas. Photos by Gloria Plunkett

Kentwood Players, one of the longest continuously operating Los Angeles theater groups, welcomes the New Year and its 70th Anniversary with the futuristic, multimedia play THE GIVER, adapted for the stage by Eric Coble, based on the Newberry Award-winning book by Lois Lowry, opening on Friday, January 17, 2020 and continuing through Saturday, February 22 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sundays at 2:00pm at located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Los Angeles, CA 90045.

Kentwood Players, one of the longest continuously operating Los Angeles theater groups, welcomes the New Year and its 70th Anniversary with the futuristic, multimedia play THE GIVER, adapted for the stage by Eric Coble, based on the Newberry Award-winning book by Lois Lowry, opening on Friday, January 17, 2020 and continuing through Saturday, February 22 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sundays at 2:00pm at located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Los Angeles, CA 90045, home of the Kentwood Players. Additional weekday performances may be added to accommodate school groups throughout the run, dates to be determined.

Kentwood Players, one of the longest continuously operating Los Angeles theater groups, welcomes the New Year and its 70th Anniversary with the futuristic, multimedia play THE GIVER, adapted for the stage by Eric Coble, based on the Newberry Award-winning book by Lois Lowry. This is a non-equity/non-paid production directed by Harold Dershimer, produced by Kathy Dershimer for Kentwood Players by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois.

Centenary Stage Company's education program brings two summer acting programs to Hackettstown- the Young Performers Workshop and the TYRO Acting Program. The critically acclaimed Young Performers Workshop will be holding Summer Session interviews by appointment on Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3.

This spring Centenary Stage Company offers a variety of educational programs for all ages. The TYRO Acting Program returns for ages 8 10 with the spring session running February 14 through April 18. The Young Performers Workshop spring session for ages 8 - 18 returns running February 10 through June 3. Centenary Stage Company and Centenary University's Theater / Dance Department is also holding their Conservatory of Dance from January 16 through May 7 and is appropriate for ages 14 and up.

Continuing its tradition of nurturing young artists, Centenary Stage Company is offering the TYRO Acting Program for the fall of 2017.  The fall session runs September 6 through November 15 and will meet on Wednesdays from 4:30pm to 5:30pm.  No class will be held on Wednesday November 1. 

Centenary Stage Company is offering two special camps in theatre and performance this summer for students who love to perform.  Continuing the tradition of nurturing young artists Centenary Stage Company is offering both the TYRO I and II Acting Programs and the Young Performers Workshop Summer Intensive.

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Centenary Stage Company continues their tradition of nurturing young artists by offering the TYRO Acting Program and the critically acclaimed Young Performers Workshop this spring.  Registration for both programs continues and is seeking new and returning applicants.

Centenary Stage Company continues their tradition of nurturing young artists by offering the TYRO Acting Program this spring.  The spring session runs February 15 through April 26 and will meet on Wednesdays from 4:30pm to 5:30pm.  No class will be held on Wednesday March, 22 2017.  As part of the CSC's mission to introduce and develop arts in education with the community, the TYRO Acting Program is designed specifically for young thespians ages 8 - 10 years of age.  Using structured theatre activities which focus on expression, confidence building and fun, young thespians will learn acting games and demonstrate improvisations inspired by popular fairy and folk tales.  Tuition for the spring session is $150.00 per student and the deadline for registration is February 1, 2017.

Everyone's favorite practically perfect nanny takes flight this holiday season with Centenary Stage Company's Family Holiday Musical Mary Poppins, November 25 through December 11 at the Lackland Performing Arts Center.  This "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" musical adventure is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers, astonishing stagecraft and a live orchestra.  Centenary Stage Company's Family Holiday Musical not only signifies the start of the holiday season for many but celebrates all of Centenary Stage Company's programming by combining local regional talent, CSC staff, Centenary University Theatre Department faculty and students, Young Performers Workshop students and professional guest artists.

Everyone's favorite practically perfect nanny takes flight this holiday season with Centenary Stage Company's Family Holiday Musical Mary Poppins, November 25 through December 11 at the Lackland Performing Arts Center.  This "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" musical adventure is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers, astonishing stagecraft and a live orchestra.  Centenary Stage Company's Family Holiday Musical not only signifies the start of the holiday season for many but celebrates all of Centenary Stage Company's programming by combining local regional talent, CSC staff, Centenary University Theatre Department faculty and students, Young Performers Workshop students and professional guest artists.

Everyone's favorite practically perfect nanny takes flight this holiday season with Centenary Stage Company's Family Holiday Musical Mary Poppins, November 25 through December 11 in the Sitnik Theater of the Lackland Center.  This 'supercalifragilisticexpialidocious' musical adventure is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers, astonishing stagecraft and a live orchestra. 

Centenary Stage Company is still accepting applicants for exciting educational Summer Programs.  Keeping in the tradition of cultivating and nurturing young artists Centenary Stage Company's summer programs include the critically acclaimed Young Performers Workshop Summer Intensive and TYRO I and II.

Centenary Stage Company opens registration for summer programs.  Summer programs include the critically acclaimed Young Performers Workshop Summer Intensive, TYRO I and II, and the ever popular Summer Dance Intensive.

The Centenary Stage Company continues their tradition of nurturing young artists by offering the TYRO Acting Program again this spring.

The Centenary Stage Company continues their tradition of nurturing young artists by offering the TYRO Acting Program again this fall. The TYRO Theatre Program provides an introduction to theatre skills for children ages 8 - 10. This 10 week program runs September 9 through November 18 and meets on Wednesdays of each week from 4:30 to 5:30pm in The Little Theatre located on the campus of Centenary College. Registration is $150 per student and limited to ten students. The registration deadline is August 31.

Centenary Stage Company continues their tradition of nurturing young artists by offering the TYRO I and II Acting Program this summer June 29 - July 10. As part of the CSC's mission to introduce and develop arts in education with the community, TYRO I and II is a two - week theatre arts program that meets daily and is designed specifically for young thespians ages 6 - 11 years of age. Using structured theatre activities which focus on expression, confidence building and fun, young thespians will learn acting games and demonstrate improvisations inspired by popular fairy and folk tales. TYRO I is specifically designed for students 6 - 8 years of age and meets daily from 9:30am to 12:00pm through the two week session. TYRO II developed to engage students 9 - 11 years of age meets daily from 1:00pm to 3:30pm during the two week session. Tuition for the two week program is $200.00 per student and the deadline for registration is June 15, 2015.