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Summer 2026 Programs are fast approaching! Please check back regularly for more information as it develops. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram for announcements. Facebook link is above. Find us on Instagram @FCCTheatre

Center Stage 2026 proudly presents: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.
June 1st-21st, 2026

Based on the 1968 film of the same name, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR tells the story of an eccentric inventor named Caractacus Potts who, with the help of his children Jeremy and Jemima, sets about restoring an old race car from a scrap heap. Soon, they discover the car has magical properties including the ability to float and take flight. However, trouble occurs when the evil Baron Bomburst desires the magic car for himself. Along with the delectable Truly Scrumptious, Caractacus and the children head to Vulgaria to rescue Grandpa Potts (who has been kidnapped by the bumbling duo, Boris and Goran) and rid the kingdom of its tyrannical, child-hating rulers. With a fantastical flying car, a heartwarming love story, and a whole bunch of teamwork, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR is a fun-filled musical for all the family.

As we honor the 100th birthday of the incredible Dick Van Dyke, we are very excited to bring this classic to life with our Center Stage Youth. This musical workshop will run June 1st-21st. Our first two weeks will be held in the FCCT workspace to learn all the music, choreography and blocking of the show. The 3rd week we will move into The Lincoln Center Magnolia Theater for a full tech week and shows June 19th-21st. More details and sign up coming early 2026.

Story Theater 2026 June 15th-19th, 2026

Our Story Theater program is a week- long theatre camp for kids 8-12, meeting each day from 9am to 2pm, culminating in a performance on the last day. The focus is on dramatizing a story, complete with learning lines, characterization, and performing skills to bring a story to life. More details and sign up coming early 2026.

Center Stage Juniors

A 3-week musical theatre workshop in June for young actors to hone their auditioning, acting, singing, and dancing skills, culminating in a performance of a Broadway Jr. musical at the Lincoln Center Magnolia theatre. The Juniors are ages 10-14 to accommodate younger actors to participate, learning along with older, more experienced youth. They produce the same show as the Seniors, meeting to rehearse in the mornings.

Center Stage Seniors

A 3-week musical theatre workshop in June for young actors to hone their auditioning, acting, singing and dancing skills, culminating in performance of a Broadway Jr. musical at the Lincoln Center Magnolia theatre. The Seniors are ages 12-17, to accommodate older actors extending their participation, learning along with younger actors. They produce the same show as the Juniors, meeting to rehearse in the afternoons. Young actors aged 12-14 are in the lucky middle age range, able to choose either program!

Story Theatre

A week- long theatre camp for kids 8-12, meeting each day from 9am to 2pm, culminating in a performance on the last day. The focus is on dramatizing a story, complete with learning lines, characterization, and performing skills to bring a story to life.