The Cemetery Club
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Nov. 1, 2, 8, 9 @ 7:30 PM
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Nov. 3,10 @ 2:30
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The Cemetery Club • Nov. 1, 2, 8, 9 @ 7:30 PM • Nov. 3,10 @ 2:30 •
Don’t miss this stellar cast as they perform The Cemetery Club onstage at Center Stage Alliance:
109 East Broad Street, Statesville, NC.
Cast: Cassandra Barrier, Tonya Fowler, Kathy Walker, Kim Yancey & Jon Lindeman
Director: Jennifer Grant Asst. Director: McKenna Austin
Costume Design: Lisa Brown Light & Sound Design: Cru Myers, Eli Wagoner
Stage Crew: Jennifer Grant, Michelle Wagoner | Hair & Makeup: Elizabeth Johnson, Mykel Myers
* SUMMARY *
Three Jewish widows meet once a month for tea before going to visit their husbands’ graves. Ida is sweet tempered and ready to begin a new life; Lucille is a feisty embodiment of the girl who just wants to have fun; and Doris is priggish and judgmental, particularly when Sam the butcher enters the scene. He meets the widows while visiting his wife’s grave. Doris and Lucille squash the budding romance between Sam and Ida. They are guilt-stricken when this nearly breaks Ida’s heart. The Broadway production starred Eileen Heckart as Lucille. It was made into a film, starring Ellen Burstyn, Dianne Ladd, and Olympia Dukkakis.
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Center Stage Alliance is a Visual and Performing Arts center focused on youth, education and community theatre.
all children and teens Are invited to become a part of
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Where Creativity Abounds!
*Opportunities now offered for children and adults. Frequently check our website and Facebook page for classes, auditions and events!
POSTPONED UNTIL JANUARY 2025
EVERY FRIDAY RESUMING IN JAN. 2025
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Previous Productions
Abundant gratitude is extended to the cast and crew of past productions. We are extremely proud of each of you.
Remember….Be Kind & Stay Creative!
A few Dooley moments from 2023
*See Tom Dooley: A Wilkes County Legend in Wilkesboro, presented by Bleu Moon Productions and Wilkes Playmakers, at Benton Hall, July 2024.
Join us as we reminisce about The Sound of Music….
The Sound of Music, Cast and Crew
Reflection:
Congratulations, Cast & Crew! The Sound of Music was a huge hit and we could not be more proud, or appreciative, of each of you. Patrons, we could not do this without your support and you definitely showed up for this one. Thank you! We will continue to deliver our best, so don’t miss the next show!
Dan Truhitte, the original Rolf from the movie, The Sound of Music, came to see then show and meet everyone. Thank you, Dan!
Look at you all! There was a fantastic audience every night!
Dynamic Duo, Mike McColl as The Captain and Ashley Gardner as Maria:
Are you a Grey’s Anatomy Fan? How about The Lincoln Lawyer, or Yellowstone? Many recognized professional actor Mike McColl as he delivered Captain Von Trapp onstage in Center Stage Alliance’s production of The Sound of Music.
Ashley Gardner
as Maria Rainer
Ashley Gardner lives in Statesville and heard a place called Center Stage Alliance would be performing a “little show” called The Sound of Music. She walked in for auditions, introduced herself, and proceeded to sing her heart out. This woman was made to play Maria!
The Sound of Music in action; on and off the stage!…
Rolf & Liesl
The Honeymoon suitcase!
The Captain and Elsa
Playing Leap Frog
The Nun Choir
Captain Von Trapp and his children
Cast & Crew: All Ages
Thank you for all the support; SUCCESS!
cast: adults crew: students ages 8-18
Thank you for making this a sell-out!
Dec. 8-10 & 15-17
Thank you, New Salem United Methodist Church
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What is Center Stage?
It is………
A non-profit organization offering expert training in the arts to our community, and taught by professional arts educators. The FUN answer is: EVERYTHING pictured below!
Musical Theatre…
Show Production
Theatre…
“Making” Studio
Dance…
Music
ART…
plus…
Together we are:
WOW!
Can you believe our Instructors have….
100+
years of combined professional teaching experience! ………
6k+
taught over 6,000 students!……
200 +
directed & performed in over 200 performances!
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Where are we Located?
109 East Broad St. Statesville, NC 28677
Center Stage Alliance is a non-profit organization offering expert training in the arts, to all youth in our community. Classes are taught by professional Arts educators, and parents can rest-assured knowing instructors and volunteers have undergone background checks.
