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The Team
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For more than twenty years, Center Stage has been producing award-winning musical theatre productions. We're committed to surprising our audiences with thought-provoking, exciting shows.
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Many students who have been a part of our productions now have professional careers.
​Adults have a place where they can create something extraordinary.
We're not just a company, we're a community!​ All are welcome here.
Will Raucci
Will's background is in the toy business! He designed the very first Super Soaker with inventor Lonnie Johnson. "The Super Soaker made Mr. Raucci a star in the toy business," says John Osher, retired president of Laramie Toys, "He's still one of the leading guys in the country in toy design." Will also designed Stretch Armstrong (ask him where that line was manufactured!), the successful Chupa Candy lines, and toys that are loved throughout the world.
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Will is the creative force behind Center Stage. His production and technical designs have been called "exquisite" and "inspirational." Every now and then, we even get him to take a cameo role on stage!
Laurie Edwards
Laurie is an award-winning theatre producer and consumer brand marketer. At 25, she founded her own advertising agency in NYC and worked with some of the world's most well-known brands.
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Blending both marketing and theatre, Laurie acts as the company's producer and business developer, overseeing theatre, video, web, and book concepts.
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Her work has been called "Terrific", by MTV founder Bob Pittman.
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She recently won a gold Telly Award, the highest honor, for her theatrical work with children.
CONTACT US!
ADDRESS: 507 E. Main St., Unit Q
ELIZABETH CITY, NC 27909
TEL: 914.643.5400