{"id":56668,"date":"2020-02-13T15:20:25","date_gmt":"2020-02-13T20:20:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/?p=56668"},"modified":"2020-02-13T15:28:30","modified_gmt":"2020-02-13T20:28:30","slug":"modest-means-with-big-dreams-a-true-rag-to-riches-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/modest-means-with-big-dreams-a-true-rag-to-riches-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Modest Means with Big Dreams – A True Rag to Riches Story"},"content":{"rendered":"

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Feb. 13, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Local Performing Arts School THE CENTER STAGE STUDIO (CSS) of Aliso Viejo, Calif. won a National Title & coveted \u201cSweepstakes Award\u201d at \u201cThe Musical Theatre Competition of America\u201d held at Disneyland California this past weekend making THE CENTER STAGE STUDIO one of the top Musical Theater Programs in the country.<\/p>\n

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\nTop performance studios and public schools from around the country as far as Maine, Florida, Nevada and New Mexico traveled to Southern California to compete in the prestigious \u201cThe Musical Theatre Competition of America\u201d at Disneyland. Schools competed in different levels celebrating a 9 \u2013 12 minutes medley of a musical as well as solos and duets in voice and acting and technical disciplines. The school with the top combined scores won the coveted \u201cSweepstakes\u201d title of Top Musical Theater Program.<\/p>\n

The Center Stage Studio under the direction of Tracey Ball and Choreographer Chloe Nethery won top honors with both of their group numbers; \u201cBeetlejuice Medley\u201d 1st Place Ensemble and an Alan Menken Medley for 1st place in Musical Review. CSS also won 1st place overall in acting solos (Mitchell Berg) and Vocal Solos (Colin Kerrane) & vocal duet (Delaney McCarthy & Mitchel Berg).<\/p>\n

\u201cCenter Stage parents, you need to thank your studio administrators for having the honor of being a part of a truly remarkable studio. I am blown away,\u201d says Gary Krinke, MTCA Adjudicator and Fullerton College Theater Arts Administrator.<\/p>\n

The Center Stage Studio opened its doors 15 years ago in 2005 with one room, a stage made out of boxes and a shower curtains sewed together for a stage curtain.<\/p>\n

Modest means however big dreams by studio founder Tracey Ball. \u201cI used to wake up at 6 a.m. and bring my pillow to my studio and lay by the phone in case it rang. It\u2019s one thing to have a dream but you hope that others believe in you too!\u201d<\/p>\n

Within one year, Tracey went from 18 students to over 200 being one of the 1st schools to secure licensing to \u201cHigh School Musical.\u201d Within 5 years CSS acquired a theater, this time with real curtain rigging, an elevated stage and tech booth; Along with a full conservatory with\u00a0classes in voice, acting, comedy, jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, lyrical and acrobatics. A true triple threat performing arts center for kids.<\/p>\n

\u201cI grew up in Foster homes aging out when I was 17. My last foster family saved my life. I know what it is like not to fit in having gone to 8 elementary schools and 3 high schools. I am every child in the classroom. I am the child in the corner who is afraid to be the new kid. I go out of my way to train my staff to make sure every single child feels cared for and strives in their performing arts education. I\u2019m not perfect but my heart is always in the right place. The sky is the limit. Dreams do come true and winning MTCA is another dream come true!\u201d said Tracey Ball.<\/p>\n

About The Center Stage Studio:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Center Stage Studio family owned and operated by Tracey Ball & Tony DiMiceli since 2005 spreading the love of performing arts with the children of Orange County being one of the very few specializing in triple threat education; acting singing and dance. The Studio has won countless awards including \u201cBest Performing Arts School,\u201d Tracey Ball \u201cTop Studio Director,\u201d \u201cTop Vocalist and Actor\/Actress\u201d Access Broadway National Competition, \u201cBest Performing Arts Cast\u201d Turn It Around Tour, \u201cExcellence in Musical Theater & \u201cBest Actor\/Actress Award\u201d Junior Theater Festival\/Freddie Mac.<\/p>\n

For more information about this topic please contact <\/strong>
\nJennifer Pendagrast
\nThe Center Stage Studio Aliso Viejo, Ca
\n27101 Aliso Creek Road #136 Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
\nhttps:\/\/thecenterstagestudio.com\/<\/a>
\n949-305-9758<\/p>\n

IG @The_CenterStageStudio
\nFB @CSSDanceMusicalTheater<\/p>\n

VIDEO (YouTube): https:\/\/youtu.be\/xCVQ_jMMg2k<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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