UpStage Players Children's Broadway Musical Productions Cleveland, Ohio
UPSTAGE PLAYERS ~Producing Live Children's Theatre Since 1994~
OUR MISSION:
We are dedicated to the child performer, instilling a love of theatre while building community.
Character
Inclusiveness
Leadership
Whether a child is in character -- or developing his or her character for life -- our goal is to build character in your child. With live theatre, no matter what happens, the show must go on. We help the cast and crew push past obstacles to perform their best.
Leadership
Inclusiveness
Leadership
Performing for a live audience develops strong teamwork and leadership skills. UpStage Players also offers leadership opportunities through a cooperative partnership with the Kiwanis Builder's Club.
Inclusiveness
Inclusiveness
Inclusiveness
At UpStage, every child is included. Our No Cut Policy ensures EVERY CHILD has an opportunity to take the stage.
Learn How to Audition Here!
Registration for Auditions for Seussical the Musical Jr Opens December 9th
Scenes from Matilda Rehearsals!
Graphic Design Intern will Design Matilda Jr. Program Book
Additional Information
UpStage welcomes Amanda Zmecek, a graphic design student at Walsh University, as an intern to oversee the design of the program book for the spring 2023 production of Matilda Jr.
Amanda graduates this May with a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design and two minors in Communication and Art. After graduation, she hopes to land a graphic design/marketing position close to home. Amanda is from Parma, Ohio.
“There are so many possibilities with the degree,” Amanda said. “I am also hoping to get back into acting at a local theater since I have missed that at college. Overall, I'm excited to spread joy in my life through the arts.”
We are thrilled to have you on board, Amanda!
Amanda Zmecek, a Graphic Design senior from Walsh University, will design the program for Matilda
We are now members of Ohio citizens for the arts
~ WITH SYMPATHY ~
Testimonials
UpStage Alumni News
Amy Steigerwald is an on-air TV reporter at WBNS - 10TV in Columbus. She works on their morning show Monday-Friday reporting on whatever the day brings. Amy was previously a morning show and reporter in Toledo, OH for WTOL 11. Amy was an UpStager from 2004-2010, with some of her favorite roles being The Narrator in Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor DreamCoat, Cinderella in Into the Woods, and a Hot Box Girl in Guys and Dolls. Amy credits UpStage for her public speaking skills and her ability to roll with the punches on live TV!
Mary Walsh-Hilf just landed a new position as an actor/teacher at Great Lakes Theare. Congratulations, Mary!
Michelle White is the director of children's theatre in Solon. More detauls to come...
For more UpStage Alumni Updates, see our Alumni Page
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Kiwanis Cleveland
Cuyahoga Arts & Culture
The Children's Guild
The Children's Guild
Cuyahoga Arts & Culture
The Children's Guild
Cuyahoga Arts & Culture
Cuyahoga Arts & Culture
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