What People Say About Centerstage
People are talking about us--and have been for years!
Here's a small collection of quotes and a compendium of compliments from
host organizations, parents, students, and even total strangers, spanning
years 1979 to the present.
This is just a note of thanks. I've gotten so very much out of this
summer it's hard to put into words....I think a big part of it is I've
learned so much about myself. I've accomplished so much in just 7 weeks,
more toward my "self" than I have in 13 years of life. I really
mean that, too....Thanks for teaching me so much! Thanks also most importantly
for being a friend.--
Katherine Anne Chrisman
I had the great pleasure to attend a performance of "The Year
of the Child," produced and performed by Centerstage....The calibre
of both the production and the performers was of a very high professional
standard, which is quite exceptional for a non-professional company utilizing
such young talent. Centerstage is in extremely competent hands to produce
an original show with, for the most part, inexperienced young people and
deliver such an outstanding performance.--
Ernest Adams, Program Co-ordinator
Ontario Place Corporation, Toronto, Ontario
I would like take this opportunity to thank you all for the fine performance
you gave of "The Marvelous Land of Oz" here at the Sunnyvale
Performing Arts Center....Please keep me informed of your company's plans
for next summer. I would like to "keep up the tradition." Congratulations.--
Susan L. Manning, Performing Arts Coordinator
Sunnyvale Performing Arts Center, Sunnyvale, California
We really enjoyed the reunion production of "Pinocchio II"....I'm
consistently amazed by the degree of professionalism demonstrated by the
Centerstage players in their productions. It shows itself particularly
in the little things--everyone stays "in character" all the time,
there isn't a single movement by even the youngest actor that doesn't add
to the total effect of the number, everyone sings so marvelously well together.--
David M. DeBargere, Executive Producer
KAET Channel 8
On behalf of the City of Laramie, Parks & Recreation Department,
I wish to convey congratulations on the fine production of PINOCCHIO II
as presented by the young men and women of Centerstage. I was somewhat
amazed at the professional attitude and great pride displayed by all the
troupe. Your efforts and those of the entire cast are to be commended.
It is easy to see Centerstage represents the City of Phoenix as very capable
Good Will Ambassadors--
Ralph Holen, Superintendent Parks & Recreation
Thank you very much for performing the "Year of the Child"
at the Anaheim Senior Citizens Center on July 31. The musical was delightful
and all of our clients enjoyed the production and were very impressed with
the professionalism of the cast. I hope you keep us in mind if you travel
near Anaheim in the future, Keep up the outstanding work!--
Jan Kleeman, Director, Anaheim Senior Citizens Center
Wow!!! What a delight ALICE was. Your performance was so enthusiastic
and displayed such talent that you captivated your audience and provided
them with an evening of sheer enjoyment... We will look forward to future
performances by your troupe with eager anticipation.--
Pamela L. Groves, Pasadena Public Library
Children's Librarian / Programming and Publicity
Congratulations on a wonderful performance and 17th season! Your energy
and enthusiasm abounds in "Pinocchio II." Your troupe certainly
uses its time constructively and creatively. We will certainly look forward
to a return visit next year for another fabulous production. We hope you
enjoy your stay in Washington D.C. and we extend our gratitude on behalf
of our young audiences and on behalf of the Capital Children's Museum.--
Katy Svoboda, The National Learning Center
Washington, D.C.
Charleston Parks and Recreation Department and myself would like to
thank you again for selecting Charleston as part of your tour. The performance,
"The Five Rings," and the performers were sensational. We hope
you include Charleston for the Summer of '85 Program.--
Jerry Miles, Deputy Director of Recreation
Charleston Parks and Recreation Department
It was a pleasure hosting the Centerstage troupe again this summer.
As usual your performance was excellent. We hope your stay in Toronto was
a pleasurable experience and we are looking forward to more performances
in the future. We wish the Centerstage Performing Arts School all the luck
in their future endeavors.-
David Katz, Program Director
Jewish Community Center of Toronto
Thanks for a great performance!--
Mary Kay Meister
City of Salina, Kansas
It was our pleasure hosting the Centerstage group this summer at our
camp. Your performance was superb and our campers really enjoyed it. The
kids in your tour have a lot to be proud of. Their enthusiasm and energy
shone through in the performance. It was an absolute delight to have you
stay at our community center. --
Fania Jivotovsky & Harlene Lester
Snowdon Building, YM-YWHA & NHS, Montreal, Canada
All my thanks go out to all of you for making Centerstage and my summer
what it was! You are indeed the most talented people I've ever worked with....Each
of you have your own style of handling situations--and that round affect
helped make our group round, I can't tell you thanks enough.--
Nick
Things were pretty boring when I got back from all the excitement of
tour. I was Centerstage sick, I missed everything about Centerstage....You
treated me so well, like you were my parents. And if Centerstage USA ever
comes by Washington, come by my house....sometime this month I'm going
to audition at a dinner theatre for "The King and I." And in
the winter I'm going to audition for "Oliver!"--
Raika
P.S. Greetings from my parents.
I know that everyone in the audience at Naval Air Station Miramar enjoyed
watching Centerstage's production....I hope we can work out the details
for one or more shows at naval installations in Southern California for
the Summer of 1988.--
Stacy Berman, Navy Entertainment Program
Naval Training Station, San Diego
Now that Melissa is home and settling back into the old routine (which
by the way isn't very exciting after Centerstage) I wanted to take a few
minutes and tell you what a wonderful program we think you have. This was
definitely a very positive experience for Melissa. Not only did she meet
many new friends, learn about the theatre, perform and travel, but she
has something to remember for a lifetime....By the way, Melissa is already
saving her money so she can return next year. Thank you again. You and
your staff have something very special.--
Cheryl McQuiston
Seattle, WA
On behalf of the Town of North Elba Summer Recreation Program I want
to thank you all for the outstanding performance you gave today....it was
an extreme pleasure to see the wonderful talent that you all have. I wish
you luck in the future and I hope you enjoy your stay in Lake Placid. Hopefully
you can return again sometime.--
Butch Martin, North Elba Park District
This letter is definitely overdue. It's a thank you letter. A thank
you for all the support and recommendations you give to the Martin family....Our
first show with you was "Oliver." It was there the children grew
in their love, knowledge, and want for the theatre. In Centerstage, Kris
learned many audition techniques and has sine put them to the test with
positive results....Tiffany has actually built her confidence and is now
auditioning for shows she never felt she could make...--
The Martin Family
Ah, what sweet memories come back when I think of Centerstage. What
a defining experience in my life and career!--
Jesse Merz
Artistic Director
Columbia Gorge School of Theatre
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