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The Mainstage Players (Ages 5-12)

CKP’s Mainstage Players programs are designed for students age 5-12 years old. We emphasize great theatre training while maintaining a low stress environment for the child. Our motto is that “Every Child Deserves a Moment In The Spotlight”, so we make sure to feature each Mainstage student. Everyone gets at least one line, every group gets a feature. No child gets lost in a crowd. Our Mainstage scripts are designed for children’s theatre, so our students can perform the material excellently.

As always at CKP, multiple professionals in drama, dance, and voice coach your child at every rehearsal. In a fun, encouraging environment our instructors meet each child where they are and gently nudge them to achieve more than the student thought possible.  It is an excellent, fun opportunity for growth for every cast member. No preparations are necessary to audition, everyone who registers gets a part. And the shows are always quite entertaining!


Upcoming Mainstage Productions

2013 boys intrigued by Michele at summer camp

CKP's Mainstage Players on Best of Southern California

What our community is saying about us…

“I never have to be afraid of that again!”

One fifth grade girl was terrified. She enjoyed the rehearsals, but was so scared of the idea of an audience that she asked for a very very small part. Even at dress rehearsal she asked with pleading eyes if she could drop out. I convinced her to just do the first of the three scheduled performances, and decide after that one.  She ran up to me after the final curtain of the first performance, beaming. “Mrs. Ramirez, Mrs. Ramirez, Guess what?!  I did it! And it was fun! And I never have to be afraid of that again!”  She is currently getting ready to audition for her third musical, and I’ve heard that she is hoping for the lead.

March 30, 2016

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