Audition details for Center Stage Theatre’s 2016-2017 season premiere production of Into the Woods

Center Stage Theatre is proud to present it’s 39th Season during 2016-2017! Season and  individual tickets for all of Center Stage Theatre’s productions are available at the Paramount Box Office. Season Tickets (a savings of 50% off the individual ticket price!) may be purchased online by clicking here, over the phone at (919) 583-8432, or in-person at the Theatre located at 139 South Center Street in Historic Downtown Goldsboro. Season Tickets are always available at a highly discounted until the Season Premiere has passed. Check out the shows included in our upcoming season below:

2016-2017 Season Premiere
Into the Woods
September 16 & 17, 2016 at 7:30pm
September 18, 2016 at 3:00pm
at The Paramount Theatre
139 South Center Street
Historic Downtown Goldsboro
Call (919) 583-8432, visit the Paramount Theatre Box Office, or click here to purchase tickets online.

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless yet relevant piece and rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.

The story follows a Baker and his wife who wish to have a child, Cinderella who wishes to attend the King’s Festival, and Jack who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.

The musical was adapted into a feature film by Disney in 2014 which has increased its popularity greatly. One of Sondheim’s most popular works, Into The Woods is a musically sophisticated show with dark comedy and fantastical elements.

Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by James Lapine, Original directed on Broadway by James Lapine, Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick. INTO THE WOODS is presented by Special Arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) 421 W. 54th Street, 2nd Fl., New York, NY 10019 Phone: (212) 541-4684 | www.MTIShows.com

Sylvia
October 7 & 8, 2016 at 7:30pm
October 9, 2016 at 3:00pm
at The Wayne County Musuem
116 North William Street
Historic Downtown Goldsboro
Call (919) 583-8432, visit the Paramount Theatre Box Office, or click here to purchase tickets online.

Greg and Kate moved to Manhattan after twenty-two years of child-raising in the suburbs. Greg’s career is winding down, while Kate’s career is beginning to offer her more opportunities. Greg brings home a dog he found in the park bearing only the name “Sylvia” on her name tag. She offers Greg an escape from the frustrations of his job and the unknowns of middle age. To Kate, Sylvia becomes a rival for affection. And Sylvia thinks Kate just doesn’t understand the relationship between man and dog.

Ninth Annual
A Christmas Carol
December 9 & 10, 2016 at 7:30pm
December 11, 2016 at 3:00pm
at The Paramount Theatre
139 South Center Street
Historic Downtown Goldsboro
Call (919) 583-8432, visit the Paramount Theatre Box Office, or click here to purchase tickets online.

Since 2008, Center Stage Theatre’s A Christmas Carol has become Downtown Goldsboro tradition. CST continues to improve upon the annual production with the addition of gorgeously painted backdrops and improved special effects.

In A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens invented the modern concept of “Christmas Spirit;” we know Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future not only as fictional characters, but as representations of the true meaning of Christmas. Join us as we experience Scrooge’s astonishing personal transformation from “Bah! Humbug!” to “Merry Christmas!” Click here to learn more about CST’s annual production of A Christmas Carol.

Ken Ludwig’s
Lend Me A Tenor
February 17 & 18, 2017 at 7:30pm
February 19, 2017 at 3:00pm
at The Paramount Theatre
139 South Center Street
Historic Downtown Goldsboro
Call (919) 583-8432, visit the Paramount Theatre Box Office, or click here to purchase tickets online.

The general manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, is primed to welcome Tito Morelli, Il Stupendo, the greatest tenor of his generation, to appear for one night only as Otello. The star arrives late and, through a hilarious series of mishaps, is given a double dose of tranquilizers making Saunders and his assistant Max believe he’s dead. A sensation on Broadway and in London’s West End, this madcap, screwball comedy is guaranteed to leave audiences teary-eyed with laughter.

“Lend Me a Tenor (Ludwig)” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

Bye Bye Birdie
April 28 & 29, 2017 at 7:30pm
April 30, 2017 at 3:00pm
at The Paramount Theatre
139 South Center Street
Historic Downtown Goldsboro
Call (919) 583-8432, visit the Paramount Theatre Box Office, or click here to purchase tickets online.

Bye Bye Birdie is one of the most captivating musical shows of our time. Conrad Birdie, an Elvis Presley type rock and roll singer, is about to be inducted into the army. He has the pompadour and thick sideburns; the gaudy gold costumes and speaks in a rugged voice. Albert Peterson, Conrad’s agent, and his faithful secretary and long suffering girlfriend, Rose Alvarez, concoct one final publicity stunt; Conrad will bid a typical teen-age girl goodbye with an all-American kiss.

Bye Bye Birdie is a satire done with the fondest affection. It gives an insight into the everyday life that is very much part of us all. Hit numbers from the show include “Rosie,” “Honestly Sincere,” “A Lot of Livin’ to Do” and the timeless classic “Put on a Happy Face.”

Seventh Annual
Local Playwright One-Act Festival
June 9 & 10, 2017 at 7:30pm
June 11, 2017 at 3:00pm
at The Wayne County Musuem
116 North William Street
Historic Downtown Goldsboro
Call (919) 583-8432, visit the Paramount Theatre Box Office, or click here to purchase tickets online.

New name…same old antics! Formerly our annual “Evening of One-Acts,” the Local Playwright One-Act Festival gives local writers the opportunity to see their original works performed in a theatre setting. Unlike our mainstage shows, the Festival does not require any formal auditions and plenty of roles are always available. The troupe will perform a selection of locally written one-act skits (all less than 10 minutes long).

Hello everyone and thank you for auditioning for Center Stage Theatre’s Production of Fiddler on the Roof.  We had to make some difficult decisions when casting this show, but we are confident that we’ve selected the best cast to make this show a success.  The full cast list can be seen below.  If you have not yet accepted your role, please email fiddlercst@gmail.com letting us know that you accept. All cast members can expect another email this weekend about our first cast meeting and read-through which will be held on Tuesday, March 8 at 6:30pm.

Tickets are on sale NOW for the show, so start spreading the word. Click here to purchase tickets online. Tickets can also be purchased over the phone at (919) 583-8432 or in-person at the Paramount Box Office located inside the theatre at 139 South Center Street in Historic Downtown Goldsboro.

The cast has been announced for CST’s upcoming production of New York, New York: Songs from the City That Never Sleeps! After the success of CST’s recent cabaret; Coffeehouse: An Evening of Songs from Broadway Past & Present, Center Stage members Diane Belmont and Jayson Keeton jumped at the chance to arrange another evening of music for Goldsboro to enjoy. Don’t miss this showcase of some of the best vocal talent available to Wayne County and Beyond.

This event will be held on Friday, January 15, 2016 at 7:30pm in Downtown Goldsboro. Tickets are on sale now! at The Paramount Theatre 139 South Center Street, Historic Downtown Goldsboro Call (919) 583-8432, visit the Paramount Theatre Box Office, or click here to purchase tickets online.

Here is the cast of New York, New York:

Men:
Connor Shaw
Keagan Kermode
Kenan Stewart
Michael Manning
Vincent Bridgers
Zach Rayburn
Women:
Allayna Decker
Bekah Shimer
Cynthia Terpe
Hannah Leigh
Michael Adams
Michaela Howell
Nadine Swinson
Olivia Durfey
Susan Leigh

Center Stage Theatre will be holding a toy and non-perishable food drive for WAGES during our production of A Christmas Carol. Bring a new toy or non-perishable food item to any performance of the show and WAGES will donate it to a family in need in Wayne County. As a reward, if you bring an item you will receive a free drink and snack from the concessions stand in the lobby.

Find out more about our production of A Christmas Carol on our upcoming events page.

Charles Dickens- Matt Gore
Scrooge- Gene McLendon
Fred- Curtis Phillips
Jacob Marley- Kenan Stewart
Christmas Present- Keith Parrish
Christmas Past- Stephen Langston
Bob Cratchit- Heath Radford
Emily Cratchit- Shaun Romero-Godshall
Martha Cratchit- Jessica Poirier
Belinda Cratchit- Isabel Howell
Tiny Tim- Ryan Brown
Peter Cratchit- Noah Shaw
Young Cratchit 1- Eliza Jones
Young Cratchit 2- Macaylee Wiggs
Mr Fezziwig- Elliott Turner
Mrs Fezziwig- Melissa Turner
Young Scrooge- Brandyn Espinoza
Dick Wilkins- Martin Mejia
Belle- Emily Polashek
Poulterer- Phillip Anzaldua
Undertaker- Greg Sullivan
Old Joe- Banks Peacock
Charity 1- Debbie McLendon
Charity 2- Venessa Therrien
James- Cole Williams
Youngest Scrooge- Kristian Jones
Younger Scrooge- Raiford Turner
Fan- Leah Turner
Ignorance- Lily Langston
Want- Isaac Ham
Fred Guests- Jennifer Pittman, Krais Brown, Carleigh Magee, Martin Mejia
Sally – Julie Ham
Topper- Michael Corbitt
Topper’s Girl- Becky Atkinson
Londoner 1- Sheila Price
Londoner 2- Karen Parrish
Caroler 1- Danielle Brown
Student 2- Nick Williams
Caroler 2- Jillian Pearce
Student 1- Makayla Smith
Businessman 1- Dan Milliard, Jr
Businessman 2- Robby Martin
Businessman 3- Luis Blanco
Laundress- Allayna Decker
Charwoman- Gretchen Jordan
Mrs Wilkins- Jennifer Langston
Londoner- Lewis Langston
Charles- David Langston

School Kids- Chloe Langston, Alexandra Brown, Anna Uzzell, Emma Grace Raynor, Davynn Godshall, Caitlyn Godshall,
Townsperson- Anne Merritt, Susan Bowmer

Dancers- Kira Royal, Tyler Isley, Nicholas Froats, Kimber Williams, Beth Williams

Fezziwig Dancers- Kaela Coles, Saralyn Doyle, MaKenzie Schaeffer, Jasmin Brown

Center Stage Theatre will be holding a toy and non-perishable food drive for WAGES during our annual production of A Christmas Carol this year. Bring a new toy or non-perishable food item to our upcoming auditions or any of the performances of the show (December 11-13) and WAGES will donate it to a family in need in Wayne County. As a reward, if you bring an item you will receive a free drink and snack from the concessions stand in the lobby.