We’re heading into our busiest season of the year! Stay organized and stress-free with everything you need to know about upcoming events, performances, and important dates—all in this newsletter!

At a Glance: October 

Full details for each event can be found farther into the newsletter.

 

Oct. 3 • The Other Side Gala

Oct. 14 • Chipotle Fundraiser

Oct. 22 • Beetlejuice Opening Night!

Oct. 31 • Halloween Library Park Event

A Message from the Director

Dear Centre Stage Families,

What an incredible start to fall! October is already moving at full speed, half-way over actually, and I am so grateful for the energy, enthusiasm, and love that our Centre Stage community continues to bring to everything we do.

First, a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who helped make *The Other Side*, our Annual Benefit Gala, such a special evening. Whether you attended, donated, sponsored, volunteered, performed, or supported us from afar, you played a part in making the night possible. Your generosity means so much to us, and it directly supports our ability to keep providing meaningful performing arts opportunities for our students.

And now, it’s SHOWTIME! Our Beetlejuice Jr. cast and team have been working incredibly hard, and we are counting down the days until they bring this wonderfully strange and exciting production to life! Our fall classes are also preparing for their upcoming performances, and I can’t wait for our students to share everything they’ve been learning.

As we head into the holiday season, our calendar is filling up with even more opportunities to perform, celebrate, and come together. From community events and holiday concerts to our beloved Breakfast with Santa, there is so much to look forward to!

I also want to thank everyone for supporting our most recent fundraiser, our Chipotle Fundraiser.

Every ticket purchased, meal shared, volunteer hour given, and donation made helps us continue doing what we love most: creating a place where young people can discover their talents, build confidence, find friendships, and feel like they belong.

Thank you for being part of the magic of Centre Stage. I am so proud of our students, so appreciative of our families, and so excited for everything still to come this season.

With gratitude,

Keely Milliken

CEO & Founder

Centre Stage, Inc.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Jadie at jadie@centrestageinc.net

Upcoming Performances!

Beetlejuice & Opening Acts

 

Beetlejuice Jr. opens next week! We’re looking forward to two fantastic weeks of performances, and we’re excited to have our studio classes kick off each show with special opening numbers!

You’ll find the studio performance schedule below. Costume details and other important information can be found in the Parent Packet on page 2, under “Performance Attire and Costumes.”

Families who would like to stay and enjoy Beetlejuice Jr. after their child performs will need to purchase tickets. Otherwise, studio parents are welcome to watch their child’s number during the dress rehearsal, which takes place one hour before showtime on their scheduled performance date!

Specific Beetlejuice and Opening Act information has been sent in a separate email. Please review that carefully.

 

Thankful & Grateful Holiday Gathering & Tree Lighting Ceremony

 

Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
Location: Library Park, Monrovia

Join us for our next round of holiday performances as we celebrate the season with our community!

5:00 PM | Caroling at the Dignitary Reception

  • Performing Groups: House Blend & Mixed Harmony

  • Call Time: 4:45 PM

5:30 PM | Centre Stage Holiday Performances

  • Performing Groups: VocalEase, CounterPoint, Harmonics, BVC, BVC 2.0 & Youth MTT

  • Call Time: 5:00 PM

  • Location: Library Park

 

 

Please review the schedule below for additional upcoming performances! Make sure these dates are on your calendar.

 

 

Kids Night Out!

 

You’ve Been STAGE-NAPPED!

November 7 | A Centre Stage Senior Adventure!

Our Centre Stage seniors are planning a top-secret night of fun for our younger students!

For a $100 donation, your child can join the adventure, complete with a surprise destination, fun activities and memories to last a lifetime!

This special fundraiser will help Centre Stage tackle our ongoing facility improvements and updates while giving our students an unforgettable experience.

A huge thank you to our amazing seniors for putting together such a fun night for the younger kids, and to our families for continuing to support Centre Stage. We couldn’t do it without you!

JOIN HERE

 

 

Ways to Get Involved

 

There are so many ways to get involved at Centre Stage this fall—and we truly couldn’t do what we do without the support of our families and community!

Volunteer for Beetlejuice Jr.!
We need lots of helping hands throughout the production! Opportunities include front desk coverage, concessions, Candy Grams, show support, and more. Sign up here and be part of the fun! 

 

THE COMPANY — Teen Volunteers
THE COMPANY is Centre Stage’s volunteer group just for teens! If your teen is interested in getting involved, earning volunteer hours, and helping out around Centre Stage and at special events, reach out to Jadie for more details.

Reach out to Jadie@centrestageinc.net for more information!

Important Links!

Master Calendar • Beetlejuice Jr. Parent Packet • Parent Packet • Beetlejuice Volunteer Sign Up • Class Registration Link • Corporate Sponsorship • Important Dates • School Partnership 

 

September Recap & Other Highlights!

Our very own Founder and CEO, Keely Milliken, was recently featured in an interview with Monrovia Now! We’re so proud of Keely and the incredible community she’s built through Centre Stage. Take a moment to read her interview and learn more about the heart behind Centre Stage!

Read the full interview here!

 

 

 
Congratulations Elle D!!! Booking dubbing gigs with DDO Kids.

BEETLEJUICE IN THE PARK 🐞 

Sara K in Night of the Living Dead!

Mr. Marcus nominated for Best Featured Actor in a Musical! 

Dillion Klena starring in Small Town!

Grace Osimo’s wedding- and a mini Centre Stage reunion 

Alumni Chelsea Witt got Engaged 💍

Alumni Naomi, Lewis and Roger perform in Evita 

If you’re a Centre Stage student with an upcoming performance or event you’d like featured in a future newsletter, we’d love to include you. Please reach out to jadie@centrestageinc.net with the details!

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