Intro to theatre skills and performance offered to children

HACKETTSTOWN — The Centenary Stage Company continues their tradition of nurturing young artists by offering the TYRO Acting Program this fall in the Little Theatre located at 400 Jefferson Street.

The TYRO Theatre Program provides an introduction to theatre skills and performance for children 8 to 10 years of age. Classes meet once a week from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24 through Wednesday, Nov. 19. There is no class on Wednesday, Oct. 29.

The cost of tuition is $200 per student. Registration deadline is Sept. 22. Registration is limited to 10 students.

The TYRO Program is led by Maria Brodeur, the CSC Education Director. Brodeur is a professional actress and arts educator with experience in children’s theatre who holds a BA in Theatre and Education from Rutgers University.

“I just wanted to drop you a quick line and let you know how much fun Valerie is having in your Summer Acting Program ….. Thanks so much for offering this wonderful opportunity to young kids," said one TYRO parent.

The TYRO Theatre Program represent the educational arm of the Centenary Stage Company (CSC), a professional Equity theatre in residence at Centenary College under the leadership of Artistic Director, Carl Wallnau.

For more information regarding TYRO or to register contact the CSC box office at 908-979–0900 or visit centenarystageco.org. Programming for CSC is made possible through support of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, the NJ State Council on the Arts, the Shubert Foundation, the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation and CSC sponsors and members.