Center Stage Productions

Center Stage Productions offers performing arts classes and production opportunities for children ages 8 to 18. It is a non-profit youth theatre company with seasons listed for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.

Programs

• Performing arts classes and production opportunities — 8-18 · Non-profit youth theatre company providing a wide range of classes and production opportunities for kids to express themselves creatively in a fun and professional stage environment.
• Fall 2026 — 8-18 · A season listed as Fall 2026.
• Spring 2027 — 8-18 · A season listed as Spring 2027.
• Summer 2027 — 14-20 · A season listed as Summer 2027; auditions in April.

At a glance

• Ages: 8–18 years old

About the provider

Center Stage Productions started in 2004 and is celebrating 22 years. Its mission is to engage young people in musical theatre created in a safe and inclusive environment. The board of directors and staff are committed to fairness and equal opportunity for all performers, including every gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religion, race, and ethnicity. The program says anyone who wants to perform can, that it does not make cuts, that every request for tuition aid is granted, and that non-traditional casting gives equal opportunity to every gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religion, race, and ethnicity.

Committed to fairness and equal opportunity for all performers. Board of directors and staff are committed to fairness and equal opportunity for all performers - every gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religion, race, and ethnicity. Anyone who wants to perform can. They do not make cuts. Every request for tuition aid is granted. Non-traditional casting gives equal opportunity to every gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religion, race, and ethnicity.

What families say

“I feel very lucky to have found an arts community in Escondido that is a safe place for kids to truly express themselves.” — MJ, Parent

“Thank you for creating an amazing environment! I’ve never felt more a part of something than I do with CSP. I feel like I have a second family, and I’ve made really amazing friends. Doing the shows has boosted my confidence a lot.” — NB, Performer

“I had a great time volunteering. All the performers and other parents make it a very open, inclusive experience.” — LW, Parent

Last updated September 18, 2026.