Centerstage Spotlight April 2012 Centerstage Academy presents.... CTHR s Bucket of Monkeys Improv Troupe Returns The Children s Theatre of Hampton Roads is a professional theatre troupe devoted to creating and presenting original works for all ages. In November, Centerstage hosted the CTHR as part of the Master Class Series and it was a huge hit! So we ve invited them to give an encore performance on Saturday, April 21st, at 7pm at Grafton Baptist Church s Community Life Center. The Improv Troupe will bring their own unique brand of Monkey mayhem just be prepared for a lot of noisy, physical fun and a lot of laughing! You will enjoy an hour of great interactive fun as we travel Around the World in Eighty Days! Tickets, $5 per person, will be available in the studio office beginning Monday, April 9th. Phi Beta Scholarship Fund Concert & Art Show The local chapter of the Phi Beta Fraternity of performing arts will present an afternoon of music and art on Saturday, April 21st, at 3pm, at St. Mark Lutheran Church. There will be performances by Centerstage instructor, Jamie Auberg, and student, Kathleen Krist. There will be an art display by local artist, J. P. Cook. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged to provide scholarships for local students of the arts! For more information contact Jamie Auberg at earthshinemusic4u@gmail.com. Points of Interest: CTHR Performance Phi Beta Concert Children of Eden Master Class Series Events Students in the News! Parents Night Out Preschool Registration Seussical Pics Summer Session Registration Early Bird Fall Registration Summer Camps Events Calendar NNO Spring Concert CHILDREN OF EDEN PRESENTED ON MAY 19TH The Music Theatre Class is busy rehearsing for the production of Children of Eden to be presented on Saturday, May 19th, at 2pm & 7pm, at Grafton Baptist Church s Community Life Center. Children of Eden is a two-act musical play with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and John Caird. The musical is based on the Book of Genesis. Act I tells the story of Adam & Eve, Cain & Abel. Act II deals with Noah & the Flood. While using the Bible as a plot source, it freely deviates in many details it s a story of parents & children without a specific religious point-of-view. Under the direction of Mark Bzdick, the 24 students will present this musical with unique sets, props, and costumes. You don t want to miss this amazing show. Tickets ($12 for adults & $8 for kids under 12) will go on sale in the office beginning Monday, April 9th.
Note to Parents: Plan to talk with your student s teacher BEFORE his/her lesson, rather than after, so you don t delay the next student s lesson. Thanks! Upcoming Performance Presented by the Music Theatre Class Directed by Mark Bzdick Performances will be Saturday, May 19th, at 2pm & 7pm. Tickets ($12 for adults & $8 for kids under 12) will be available on Monday, April 9th, in the office. Master Class Series Continues Rock Band Workshop with Michael Harvey on Saturday, April 14th at Centerstage s Studio 7. A Theatre Workshop with a representative from Hutson Talent Agency is scheduled for Wednesday, May 23rd, at 6pm in Studio 7. The workshop is FREE, but you must call the office to reserve your seat! Centerstage Students in the News! Recent articles in the local newspapers recognized the following Centerstage students: Alex Chou & Eunice Namkoong in the Math Counts competition at Tabb Middle School. CINCO DE MAYO A Mexican Celebration Parents Night Out & Kids Fun Night Saturday, May 5th, 6-10pm Admission: $20 per kid Mexican Cuisine, Popcorn, Snacks Theatre Improv & Games Call the office NOW to reserve your student s spot. Limited to 20 students. Performing Arts Preschool Fall Registration Students may register for the Performing Arts Preschool Fall Session NOW! Space is limited, so call the office today. Make a of these OPEN/CLOSED dates: Apr 2-7 Centerstge CLOSED for Spring Break Apr 9 YCSD Closed Centerstage OPEN May 26-28 Centerstage CLOSED for Memorial Day Jun 15 YCSD Closed Centerstage OPEN Jun 18-23 Centerstge CLOSED for Early Summer Break Jul 4th Centerstage CLOSED for Independence Day Aug 20-Sept 3 Centerstage CLOSED for Summer Break Rachel Mahler, chosen for the All-State Chorus, from Poquoson High School. Mira Marinova & Soohyun Yoon were featured in an article entitled CSI Comes to Grafton. Kathleen Krist was selected for All-State Band from Tabb High School. Mason Stoecker was part of the Yorktown Middle School Battle of the Books team that took 2nd place at the regional competition. Denver Crawford won first place in the Poquoson Lions Club Bland Music Contest. Linda Bump...9am-1pm Peggy Kipfer...2pm-7pm 757.890.0175 (Office) 757.890.2009 (Fax) The office will be closed daily from 1pm-2pm, but the answering machine will take your messages. Lost & Found The bench in the Message Center is Our Lost & Found receptacle! Check under the seat for lost jackets, books, bags, etc. Seussical Lost & Found items are on the table in the Message Center.
Be sure to stop by the Message Center and check out the Photo Gallery on the Bulletin Board!
SUMMER SESSION Registration opens on Saturday, April 14 th, from 10am to 12pm. Our Summer Session offers a flexible schedule to accommodate vacations and other summer activities. There are 8 possible weeks of lessons June-25 through August 16 generally Monday through Thursday, 2pm to 8pm. Some instructors will be teaching a very limited summer schedule. Students choose which weeks they plan to attend, and pay in advance only for the reserved lessons. Remember there are no makeup lessons for any reason during the limited summer session, so choose carefully the lessons you want to reserve. You don t have to reserve all your summer lessons at once. You can reserve and pay for lessons as long as there are openings in the schedule. Bring your family s summer calendar and pick those days and times that fit your summer plans! This is an excellent time to explore new instruments or continue your current study. Summer lessons are a great way to get a head start on band, too! There are no Registration fees for the Summer Session, so if you have friends who are interested in music lessons, be sure to invite them to try some summer lessons at Centerstage. Early Bird Pre-Registration for Fall Private Lessons Current students who want to keep their same teacher, day, and time in the Fall; and whose tuition account is paid can come to the office during the week of May 7-11 to register for the fall session. The Registration fee of $50 will hold your current place on the schedule. If a teacher s schedule changes, we will help you find a comparable time for the fall, as long as it s not currently held by another student. Fall Pre- Registration will open all other students on Saturday, May 12th from 10am to 2pm. Fall registration will open to the community on May 14th. EASTER TRIVIA QUESTIONS (www.triviachamp.com ) 1. Which country brought us the tradition of Easter Eggs? 2. According to the song Peter Cottontail, what is the bunny bringing for Tommy? 3. When was the first Easter Egg roll at the white House? 4. What is the name of the best known Easter Bunny in North America? 5. Who sings the original version of Peter Cottontail? 6. Which flower is associated with Easter? 7. What are the Easter colors? 8. What is the name for the traditional Ukrainian craft of egg decorating? 9. How much does the world s largest chocolate bunny weigh? 10. Where would you go to see the world s largest chocolate bunny? 11. Where is the world's largest decorated Easter egg? 12. How many peeps get eaten every year in the USA? 13. How much did the world s most expensive egg sell for? 14. How much did the world s most expensive chocolate egg sell for? 15. What kind of bread is associated with Easter? 16. How old is the world s oldest hot cross bun? 17. On Easter what do you have to have if you want good luck in the coming year? 18. Where is the world s largest collection of Easter eggs? 19. What is Osterhase? 20.What traditionally did children do to prepare for the Easter Hare in Germany? Answers: 1. Germany - Eggs have been decorated and given out on Easter for centuries. 2. Jelly Beans - He's bringing Mommy a new Easter bonnet. 3. 1878 - This is the 134th year that the white House will hold its Easter festivities. 4. Peter - Peter Cottontail is actually from a story by Beatrice Potter in 1902. It was not until later that he became known as the Easter Bunny. 5. Gene Autry - The lyrics were written by Water Rollins and the music was created by Steve Nelson. 6. The lily - The lily is said to grow with its head down to honor Jesus. 7. Purple and yellow - Every holiday has two traditional colors, the Christmas colors are green and red. 8. Pysanka - There are a number of different kinds of traditional methods. The word pysanka comes from the word to write. 9. 2721 kilos - That is about 3 tons of chocolate. This monster rabbit was carved by Harry Johnson. 10. South Africa - This rabbit is carved to look like the Duracell Rabbit. 11. Canada - The largest egg is in Vergerville, Alberta. 12. About 700 million - Peeps are now being coated in chocolate. 13. 9.5 million US dollars - This was the winter egg designed by Faberge. It sold in 2002 to a private buyer. 14. 7, 000 pounds - This egg was created in 2012. It was sold at auction. 15. Hot Cross Bun - Hot cross buns are traditionally made with raisins or currants. Many of the buns today have candied fruit and glazed icing. 16. 189 - This ancient bun is owned by Nancy Timmons. It is said that a bun baked on Good Friday will spoil during the coming year. 17. You have to wear a new piece of clothing - Women often purchase new bonnets for the occasion. 18. Poland - The Easter Egg Museum is located in Poland. This museum has more than 1500 eggs from all over the world. 19. The Easter Hare - Osterhaas delivered eggs in Germany long before Peter Cottontail. 20. Built nests - These nests were made to hold the eggs. They were often built in hats.
Performing Arts Camps Summer 2012 The following camps are scheduled and ready for registration. Come by the office during regular office hours to reserve your spot! Camp fees are due upon registration unless otherwise noted. Joy of Acting Camp June 25-29, 6pm to 7pm, Studio 7, Ages 8-11 Charlene Wentland, Instructor Minimum: 6 students / Maximum: 12 students Rock Band Camp July 9-13, 6pm to 8pm, Studio 7 Grades 6-12, by audition Michael Harvey, Instructor Limited to 4 or 5 students Fee: $150 Music Theatre Production Camp Nifty Fifties July 16-20, 9am to 5pm, Mon-Fri Performances on July 21 at 2pm & 7pm (Grafton Baptist Church) Rebecca Lowe, Instructor Grades 1-12 Auditions for casting: June 4-6 Fee: $350 $100 Deposit due at registration $250 Balance due by June 1st. 10% discount for siblings. (Pick up your scripts & CDs in the office beginning Monday, April 9th, at 2pm.) Drama Production Camp TBA July 23-27, 1pm to 5pm, Mon-Fri Performance on July 28 at 2pm (Grafton Baptist Church) Mark Bzdick, Instructor Grades 6-12 Auditions: June 8-10 Fee: $250 $100 Deposit due at registration $150 Balance due by June 1st. 10% discount for siblings. Young Performers Day Camp Production & Show Little Red Hen July 23-27, 9am to 11:30am, Mon-Fri Performance on July 28 at 10:30am (Grafton Baptist Church) Ages 3-6 Minimum: 8 students / Maximum: 24 students Fee: $150 Young Performers Evening Camp Music for Little Mozarts July 30-August 3, 6:30pm to 7:30pm, Mon-Fri (Centerstage, Studio 7) Ages 3-6 Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 24 students Music Theatre Camp August 13-17, 6pm to 7pm, Mon-Fri, Studio 7 Ages 6-10 Celeste Agett, Instructor Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 24 students Theatre Dance Camp August 13-17, 7pm to 8pm, Mon-Fri, Studio 7 All Ages Celeste Agett, Instructor Minimum: 5 students / Maximum: 24 students Sight-Reading for String Orchestra June 24 August 12 Weekly on Sundays 3pm to 5pm, Studio 7 Intermediate to advanced musicians Guy Hayden, Conductor Minimum: 6 students / Maximum: 24 students Fee: $75 in advance for 8 classes Or $10 per class to drop-in
Calendar of Events: Spring 2012 Discover the JOY of the arts! Rebecca Lowe, Director Blanche Brooks, Office Administrator 4026 & 4030 Geo Wash Mem Hwy P.O. Box 741 Yorktown, VA 23692 Phone: 757-890-0175 Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-7pm Check out our website for more information on our teaching faculty, current programs and events. www.spotlightoncenterstage.com Summer Camp Registration is OPEN NOW! April 14: Master Class Series Rock Band Workshop at Centerstage April 14: Summer Private Lessons Registration OPENS April 21: Phi Beta Scholarship Concert, 3pm, St. Mark Church April 21: CTHR Performance at GBC, 7pm, Tickets: $5 May 5: Cinco de Mayo PNO at Centerstage. $20 fee May 12: Fall Pre-Registration OPENS May 19: Recital Entry Forms Deadline May 19: Children of Eden Performances at GBC May 23: Master Class Series Talent Agency Workshop at Centerstage, Studio 7 June 2: ET & SAW Showcase Performances at GBC June 4-6: Summer Music Theatre Camp Auditions, Studio 7 June 8-10: Drama Camp Auditions, Studio 7 June 16: Recitals at GBC June 18-30: Centerstage Closed June 25: Summer Session Begins NNO SPRING CONCERT PRESENTS BEETHOVEN FAVORITES The Spring Concert of the Northern Neck Orchestra, conducted by Centerstage instructor, Guy Hayden, will feature three of Beethoven's masterworks: Leonore Overture No. 3; Piano Concerto No. 3 with Ruskin Cooper, piano soloist; and Symphony No. 3, The Erocia. For the spring concert the orchestra will return to its traditional home in the Lancaster Middle School Theater on Saturday evening, April 28th. Tickets are available by calling 804-438-5225. For more information go to www.nnorchestra.org. For more information on Centerstage Academy, contact the studio office at 757.890.0175. You can also request to receive our email notifications and updates!