CenterStage

08/25/2026

Artist Village is pleased to announce the talented cast of "Witches!? In Salem?!"
Welcome to Salem Village. 1692. It's a bad time to visit. Here, wealthy landowners want your land, local magistrates want your confession, unpopular reverends want your respect but more importantly your firewood, and everyone wants someone to be punished for something. Meanwhile, several local children try to make sense of a hysteria they find themselves at the center of. Oh! And the newest Salem villagers, the Bloodkravens are here too. They are confused, but not letting it get in their way of having a good time. An examination of all the circumstances, societal pressures, and most importantly, the people responsible for the Salem Witch Trials.

08/20/2026

🌈 AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT! 🌈

CTAP is off to see the Wizard with The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition! 🌪️👠🦁🐯🐻💚

Might your child be our Tin Man? Scarecrow? Cowardly Lion? Or perhaps that little girl from Kansas we all know and love… Dorothy?

With more than 20 named roles, plenty of ensemble opportunities, and even a troop of mischievous Flying Monkeys, there’s a place for everyone in Oz!

🎭 WHO: Open to ALL PSRC students in Grades 2nd–8th
CTAP is a county-wide program serving students from all PSRC elementary and middle schools!
📅 WHEN: September 1st OR September 3rd
⏰ TIME: 6:00–8:00 PM (arrive a few minutes early for paperwork)
📍 WHERE: Lumberton Junior High School Auditorium (rear stage door)

💃 Please come dressed and ready to DANCE!
No Crocs or flip-flops, please.

⭐ ZERO THEATRE EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! ⭐

Whether this is your first time onstage or you’ve been performing for years, we want to see you!

AUDITIONING FOR A LEAD ROLE?
Audition sides and music are available on the CTAP PSRC website (link below). Please come prepared and familiar with the material for the role you’re interested in.

Parents: Audition “sides” are short selections from the script. Some of our younger performers may need a little help with larger or unfamiliar words, so please feel free to read through and practice the scenes together ahead of time!

🌪️ Follow the Yellow Brick Road to CTAP:
https://www.robeson.k12.nc.us/ctap

We can’t wait to see who joins us on our journey to Oz! 🌈👠💚

08/19/2026

07/21/2026

🔎 It's Time To Join In On The Mystery 🔍

Join Artist Village for One if by Mystery: A Revolutionary Mystery Comedy

The British are coming and so is the body count.

The date is October 1776. The British evacuated from Boston in March. The rebels are fighting hard in New York and a spy has infiltrated the resistance. It’s costing the colonial forces dearly. A meeting is called at the Beacon Tavern on the Massachusetts North Shore to root out the royal weasel. Notoriously suspicious Anson Kent says he’s close to uncovering the spy but needs more information before being able to identify them. When Anson is killed during the night and the proof vanishes it’s up to the tavern guests to discover who did it and bring the spy to justice.

This murder mystery comedy is sure to be a treat for all! Join Artist Village August 21 and 22 at Arts XL for this fundraiser. Featuring dinner catered by Zeno's Italian Restaurant and plenty of hijinks in tow.

Only advanced ticket sales are available for this event, so grab yours now!

https://artistvillagehm.ludus.com/200540159

07/14/2026

Songs from SpongeBob if you don’t know the show!

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07/13/2026

05/09/2026

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04/29/2026

This cast has meant a lot to me. I’ve had the privilege of watching some of these students grow from childhood into young adults, while others joined us more recently. Regardless of how long they’ve been here, each one has made a lasting impression. That’s the quiet magic of theater; it compresses time, deepens connections, and turns a few months into something that feels like years of shared experience. Directing Descendants has been a true joy. This cast and crew are one of the strongest groups we’ve had during my time as Artistic Director of CenterStage. Their dedication to the process, willingness to put in the work, and support for each other have been amazing to see. They didn’t just perform; they committed, collaborated, and created something truly special. While there’s a slight sadness in letting them go, it’s far outweighed by the pride of knowing they are moving forward stronger, more confident, and more connected. That is the real curtain call. Wherever their next stage may be, I have no doubt they will take this spirit with them and continue to shine.

04/29/2026

2026 Cast Photo