The Center Players

08/02/2026

Get Back in the Groove 💃🕺
Dance Workshops with Ms. Marielle (Ages 9–18)

Shake off the summer and jump back into dance with us at AOA! Whether you’re brand new or have been dancing for years, these workshops are the perfect way to get moving and ready for fall.

📅 Dates:
August 5th
August 12th

⏰ Times:
4:00–5:00 PM — Beginners to Advanced (great for anyone wanting to try dance!)
5:00–6:00 PM — Intermediate to Advanced

✨ Who should come?
• Anyone interested in trying dance this fall at AOA
• Anyone Auditioning for W***y Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Jr
• Current dancers in weekly classes at any studio (join us for 4-5pm or 5–6 pm!)
• Students who performed in 101 Dalmatians or Alice in Wonderland (join us for 4-5pm or 5–6 pm!)

Come build skills, boost confidence, and have FUN in a supportive, high-energy environment. We can’t wait to dance with you!

Register here:

Get Back in the Groove 💃🕺 Dance Workshops with Ms. Marielle (Ages 9–18) Shake off the summer and jump back into dance with us at AOA! Whether you’re brand new or have been dancing for years, these workshops are the perfect way to get moving and ready for fall. 📅 Dates: September 5th Sep...

07/23/2026

🌟 Build Confidence. Own the Stage. 🌟

Confidence is a skill—and we're here to help students develop it! These fun, supportive workshops focus entirely on stage confidence, helping performers improve stage presence, body language, eye contact, mindset, and more!

✨ Girls (ages 13–18): July 29 & August 5 | 3:30–4:30 PM
✨ Boys (ages 12–18): July 28 & August 4 | 3:30–4:30 PM
✨ Girls & Boys (ages 7–12): July 30 & August 6 | 3:30–4:30 PM

Perfect for singers, dancers, actors, and anyone who wants to feel more confident performing.

Register today: https://www.artsaoa.org/thecenterplayers

07/22/2026

It's hard to believe auditions for the next musical are here already! Who will be joining us for "W***y Wonka Jr." this fall?

Reserve your spot to audition between August 18-20th! Everything you need to know can be found at: https://www.artsaoa.org/thecenterplayers

Want extra help preparing for auditions? Come workshop your audition material in sessions with a rotating lineup of instructors. Registration can be found at the link above. Dates are as follows:

• 3rd-5th grade workshops on July 29 and August 5 & 12 from 4:30-6 PM
•6th-12th grade workshops on July 28 and August 4 & 11 from 4:30-6 PM

07/19/2026

We’re looking for large, clear storage bins/totes for The Center Players! If you happen to have any gently used ones at home that you’re no longer using, we would love to give them a second life!

If you’d prefer to purchase and donate, we’ve had great success with the Sterilite 48 qt storage bins with hinge lids purchased at Walmart or Amazon.

Thank you all for always supporting us so generously! ♥️

06/14/2026

🎭 LAST CALL: Center Player Bootcamp Starts Next Week! 🎭

Calling all young actors, singers, and performers! Our popular Center Player Bootcamps are almost here and there’s still time to join us for a week of theatre, creativity, confidence-building, and fun! ✨

Students will dive into acting skills, character development, movement, teamwork, and performance techniques while building friendships and preparing for the stage!

🌟 Center Player Bootcamp (Ages 7–11)
📅 June 15th–20th 9am-12pm
Register here: https://www.artsaoa.org/summercamps/p/cpkcamp1

🌟 Center Player Bootcamp (Ages 11–18)
📅 June 15th–20th 1pm-4pm
Register here: https://www.artsaoa.org/summercamps/p/cpcamp1

Don’t miss your chance to be part of Center Players this summer! 🎶🎬

05/27/2026

Check out these amazing camps being taught by Center Player Alumni, Kelley Stancil! In addition to the Center Players Boot Camps being offered this summer by School of the Arts at Arts of the Albemarle, Kelley's Center Stage Solo Camp and Bound for Broadway are sure to be favorites for our Center Players!

Thinking you'd like to audition for our upcoming fall show? Be sure to check out Kelley's camps, as well as our Center Player Boot Camps. They can prepare you to get audition ready, or help brush up on your current skills. See you this Summer!

Center Stage Solo Camp (ages 11-18) June 22-26 • 9–12 PM https://www.artsaoa.org/summercamps/p/solo
Bound For Broadway (ages 11-18) June 22-26 • 1-4 PM
https://www.artsaoa.org/summercamps/p/boundbb2

05/16/2026

Happy 15th of May, to all who celebrate!

“On the fifteenth of May, in the Jungle of Nool,
In the heat of the day, in the cool of the pool,
He was splashing... enjoying the jungle's great joys...
When Horton the elephant heard a small noise”

Photos from Seussical Jr, Spring 2025

05/13/2026

Whether you are a current or former Center Player, or you are interested in learning about the world of Musical Theatre for the first time, there are plenty of options available for you to explore through our School of the Arts Summer Camps.

June 15th-19th:
Center Player Bootcamp (ages 7-11) 9:00-12:00 PM
Center Player Bootcamp (ages 11-18) 1:00-4:00 PM

June 22nd-26th:
Center Stage Solo Camp (ages 11-18) 9:00-12:00 PM
Bound for Broadway (ages 11-18) 1:00-4:00 PM

July 6th-10th:
Under the Sea Musical Theatre (ages 4-7) 10:00-12:00 PM

July 20th-24th:
ALL DAY Center Player Camp INTENSIVE (10-12:00 & 1:-3:00)

July 27th-31st:
Center Player Bootcamp (ages 7-11) 9:00-12:00 PM

August 3rd-7th:
Center Player Bootcamp (ages 4-7) 10:00-12:00 PM

This is just a small selection of Summer Camps you can find at School of the Arts this Summer! Come join us to learn more about Musical Theatre, or get creative in other camps that feature Dance, Clay, Drums, Painting and so much more! Register at: https://www.artsaoa.org/summercamps

We can't wait to see you this Summer!

05/13/2026

Summer is upon us, it's time to register your Center Players for Summer Camps! See below for all the options available this Summer!

It's hard to believe summer is just around the corner! Register for summer camps today!

View the full roster and schedule at: https://www.artsaoa.org/summercamps

◼Camps and classes for budding artists from 18 months—18 years
◼Dance, clay, musical theatre, drumming, ukulele, filmmaking, and MORE
◼Optional lunchtime supervision for a full-day experience
◼Week-long sessions running June–August