November is here, and we have so much to celebrate and look forward to! From an incredible run of Beetlejuice Jr. to a calendar full of holiday performances and special events, there’s plenty happening at Centre Stage as we wrap up the year!

At a Glance: 

November 

Full details for each event can be found deeper into the newsletter. This list does not include Tech rehearsals.

​Nov. 7 • Senior Stage-napped!

Nov. 11 • Veterans Day– STUDIO IS OPEN

Nov. 19 • Houseblend & Mixed Harmony Caroling, Dignitary Reception (5pm)

Nov. 19 • Centre Stage Holiday Performances in Library Park (5:30pm)

Nov. 19 • Blaze Pizza Fundraiser (4pm-9pm)

Nov. 20 • Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast (8am)

Nov. 23-29 • Thanksgiving Break (Studio Closed)

A Message from the Director

Hello, Centre Stage Families!

What an incredible run of Beetlejuice Jr.! I am so proud of our talented performers and grateful to everyone who helped bring this production to life. Congratulations to our cast, crew, creative team, and families on a fantastic show!

As we head into November and December, we have a very busy and exciting couple of months ahead, filled with performances, holiday celebrations, and special events! You should have received a personalized email outlining your child’s upcoming rehearsals, performances, costume requirements, and additional events. Please take a moment to review it carefully so you’re prepared for everything coming up. If you have any questions or did not receive your email, please reach out to Jadie at jadie@centrestageinc.net.

I will be taking some time away this week for medical reasons, but please know that our wonderful, dedicated team is here to support you and your children every step of the way.

Thank you for your continued love, flexibility, and support of Centre Stage. I am so grateful for this community and can’t wait to see all the wonderful things our students accomplish as we close out another amazing year!

With love and 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!

You should have received a personalized email outlining all upcoming rehearsals, performances, costume requirements, and additional events specific to your child. Please review it carefully, and if you have any questions or did not receive your email, reach out to Jadie at jadie@centrestageinc.net.

Nov. 19 Centre Stage Holiday Performances in Library Park

Library Park Fountain Stage. Houseblend and Mixed Harmony carol at 5pm for the Dignitary Reception, with a 4:30pm call time. VocalEase, CounterPoint, Harmonics, BVC, BVC 2.0 and Youth MTT perform at 5:30pm, with a 5pm call time. No tickets needed.

Dec. 3 Monrovia Holiday Parade

6-8pm on Myrtle Ave. VocalEase performs, and all classes are invited to walk. We will release the meeting spot once the City shares those details. No tickets needed.

Dec. 6 Merry Morning with Santa

Black Box shows at 8, 9, 10 and 11am, each pairing a Charlie Brown Christmas cast with a class. Houseblend and Mixed Harmony carol in the lobby, and Apt Blend elves work 4 shifts at the photo station. Students wear bright holiday clothes. The dress rehearsal is Sat 12/5, 9am-1pm. Everyone needs a ticket. Available at centrestageinc.net

Performance Breakdown 

Dec. 10-13 You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (ADV MTT)

Black Box, Snoopy and Woodstock casts, 6 shows over the four days. Tickets go on sale in November. ALL STUDENTS IN THIS PRODUCTION ARE DOUBLE CAST. 

Dec. 14 Teen & Youth Improv Performance

Black Box, 5:30-6:20pm. No tickets needed.

Dec. 15 Holiday Acting Showcase

Intro to Acting, Apt Blend and private acting students. Black Box, 6:30-7:20pm. No tickets needed.

Dec. 19 Holiday Cabaret

Private voice students perform in the Black Box at 1, 3 and 5pm. Not So NSYNC and #Attitude are also performing. No tickets needed.

Please refer to the email Jadie sent on Monday November 1, with all your students rehearsals, performances, costumes, and additional events. Reach out to Jadie@centrestageinc.net with any questions.

Join us at BLAZE!

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!

Merry Morning with Santa– Volunteers Needed

Love the holiday season and want to help us bring a little extra Christmas magic to Centre Stage? We’re looking for volunteers to help make Merry Morning with Santa a wonderful event for our families! If you’d like to lend a hand, please reach out to jadie@centrestageinc.net. We’d love your help!

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 • Parent Packet • Corporate Sponsorship • School Partnership • Tickets

Recent Performance Recaps &

Other Highlights!

Congratulations to Our Beetlejuice Jr. Casts!

A huge congratulations to all three casts of Beetlejuice Jr. on an incredible run of performances! We are so proud of the talent, hard work, and dedication each of you brought to the stage. Thank you to our amazing performers, creative team, volunteers, and families for making this production such a success!

Deceased Cast

Netherworld Cast

Living Cast

Olivia Sobolewski Sings National Anthem at LA Kings Game

Congratulations to Olivia Sobolewski, who performed the National Anthem before a crowd of approximately 10,000 fans at the LA Kings vs. Vegas Golden Knights NHL preseason game on September 19 at Toyota Arena! What an exciting milestone and incredible opportunity!

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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