Centenary Stage Company’s critically-acclaimed Young Performers Workshop (YPW) is now seeking new and returning applicants for the 2019 Spring Session.

The 15-week session runs February 16 through June 2 and culminates with the annual Spring Festival of Shows, May 24-June 2.

YPW is a musical theatre training program for children 8-18 years old and operates under the Centenary Stage Company, a not-for-profit Equity Theatre Company in residence at Centenary University. Dedicated to the enrichment of young lives through the use of theatre arts, the Young Performers Workshop is one of a few youth theatre programs to offer both formal training alongside practical production experience. Career-minded students can prepare for the rigors of a professional career, yet students not aiming for a professional career benefit from the program with its emphasis on discipline, self-worth and development of communication skills.

Under the direction of Broadway, film, and television veteran, Michael Blevins, the 15-week spring session has been designed to meet the needs of beginning, intermediate, and advanced performers. The program includes the full production of at least two major American musicals. Once registered, students are guaranteed a part in the production.

Although no experience is necessary to participate, all new applicants must complete an interview process with program director, Michael Blevins, prior to acceptance. To schedule an interview please contact the Centenary Stage Company box office at (908) 979-0900. Tuition is $395 per student. A $75 non-refundable registration fee applied towards tuition is required. Tuition must be paid by the first session. Registration deadline is February 4. For more information, to register or to schedule an interview visit centenarystageco.org or call the Centenary Stage Company box office at (908) 979-0900. The box office is located in the Lackland Performing Arts Center at 715 Grand Ave., Hackettstown, and is open Monday through Friday from 1-5 p.m.