Center Theater Company Registration Hub
All Spring classes in one place — links, auditions, calendars, and details for every group at a glance.
Center Theater’s most advanced performance group.
Audition requirements for new members: two 32-bar musical theater cuts, one-minute monologue, and a dance combo learned day-of.
Audition date: Saturday, November 2, 1–4 PM (in person). Everyone attends 1–2 PM for a dance call; individual slots follow after.
Current members: Returning Teen Company students do not need to audition to be in class and will look at the audition packet for Shrek specific auditions held in January.
Placement: Students not admitted to Teen Company will be placed in Young Company. Please register for Young Company if you are interested in Teen Company so you guarantee yourself a spot in the program. There will be limited open spots in Teen Company.
The next step up from Jr Company. Young Company introduces harder dance, more refined acting technique, and a double-cast show. Students rotate between a featured role and an ensemble role, ensuring they are fully engaged throughout the process.
The transition from Early Entertainers. Jr Company grows from a 30-minute show to a one-hour show. Students begin to learn backstage work and theater etiquette, taking their training to the next level.
The transition from Early Entertainers. Jr Company grows from a 30-minute show to a one-hour show. Students begin to learn backstage work and theater etiquette, taking their training to the next level.
The first foray into putting on a show. Students perform a 30-minute production in simple costumes that allow them to feel the magic of theater while learning the basics of performance.
Play-based introduction to musical theater for our youngest performers. No audition required.
A great introduction to zany Shakespeare or classic plays. Texts are mostly in modern speech but still capture the richness of Shakespearean storytelling.
This ensemble performs a 60-minute Shakespeare or classic work. Auditions will be announced at a later date.
Costume Policy
Updated: October 2025
Early Entertainers, Jr Company, Young Company, Teen Company
Parents provide base layers, shoes, and headwear (hats, wigs, etc.). Center Theater supplies all other costume pieces. More detailed information will be provided during the semester.
Classic Players & Musical Minis
Costumes are brought from home as a fun creative project for the student.
Tech & Performance Attendance Policy
Updated: October 2025
Tech rehearsals and performances are MANDATORY. Please do not register if your child will be unable to attend these dates. Exceptions will not be granted by CTC staff.
Consequences for Missing Tech
- Teen & Young Company: Student loses the chance to perform their featured role.
- Jr. Company & Early Entertainers: Student loses solo line(s), reassigned to a castmate.
Commitment to tech and performances ensures the show’s success and fairness to all cast members.
Refund Policy
Updated: October 2025
Registration requires a $100 non-refundable deposit to hold a spot that could otherwise go to another student.
Refund Schedule
- 60+ days before class begins: Full refund minus $100 deposit.
- 30–60 days before class begins: 50% refund minus $100 deposit.
- < 30 days before class begins: No refund. No exceptions.
- After casting: We never give refunds after casting has taken place.
By enrolling, families agree to this policy.
Parent Volunteers
Updated: October 2025
At the time of registration, parents are asked to sign up for a volunteer slot. You can sign up here: Volunteer Sign-Up Form
Sign up early to secure your preferred role—some spots, like the coveted concessions table, fill up quickly! Volunteering is an important part of making our productions successful and giving our students the best possible experience.
Ways You Can Help
- Concessions
- Backstage supervision
- Ushering & ticket taking
- Set & props build/strike days
- Costume support
- General production support
Thank you for volunteering—your support helps us create high-quality, memorable theater experiences for our students and community.
Ticketing Policy
Updated: October 2025
All Center Theater Conservatory shows are ticketed (except Classic Players and Musical Minis in-class performances). There are no complimentary tickets for parents.
Why We Ticket
- Ticket revenue helps us maintain high production quality.
- Funds support student experiences with microphones, costumes, props, sets, lighting, and professional staff.
- We work to keep ticket prices as low as possible while sustaining program quality.
Thank you for supporting a professional learning environment for all students.
Casting Policy
Updated: October 2025
Casting is a complex and thoughtful process. At Center Theater Company (CTC), we do not accept parental complaints about casting decisions. When a parent challenges a casting choice, they are, in effect, suggesting that another child should not have been given the role they received. This is unfair to the children and to the process.
How Casting Works Across Programs
- Early Entertainers & Jr. Company: Larger roles are rotated more frequently to give many students the opportunity to grow.
- Young Company: Effort, ability, and audition performance begin to play a stronger role in casting decisions.
- Teen Company: Preparation and the ability to fully inhabit a role weigh most heavily in casting.
The Value of Ensemble
It is not a platitude when we say the ensemble is one of the most important parts of the show. Ensemble members often have the most stage time, the majority of the singing and dancing, and play a critical role in the overall success of a production.
Respect for the Casting Process
We recognize that casting can stir intense emotions. Disappointment is natural, but within a few weeks most students are simply happy to be in class, working together on the show. This is a normal and important part of the theater experience.
Zero Tolerance for Disrespect
We ask that all families respect the CTC team and the decisions made in casting. If a parent attacks or disparages a staff member about casting, your family may be asked not to return to CTC.
Questions about rehearsal schedules or program placement (not casting outcomes) can be directed to our front desk.