“Movies will make you famous; Television will make you rich; But theater will make you good.”
Terrence Mann
VTT Centre Stage first started in 2009 when Keri Smith and Elana Jacobson made Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat come to life on stage. Yes, this show didn’t have the best sets, costumes, or lighting, but people could tell everyone in this production was having fun. Because that is what theater is about…having fun.
As someone who has done two VTT Centre Stage productions, I can tell you that everyone in this cast puts their life and soul into these productions … and I’m not exaggerating. When I was in the 2024 production of Seussical, I was so scared of getting sick and missing a rehearsal, that I would clean my room head to toe every single day, wear masks around sick people, and once I skipped a concert just so I wouldn’t get exposed to germs. My experience just proves how much kids care about these productions, but it’s not just the kids.
When someone watches a VTT Centre Stage production, they usually don’t think about how much work goes into it. The kids aren’t the only ones making these productions happen. From lighting designers, to choreographers, to the band, to costume designers, and so much more. The adults working in this show always make sure that these productions won’t only be an amazing experience for the audience, but also an amazing experience for the kids involved. These adults don’t get as much credit that they deserve.
I really encourage people to participate in VTT’s musicals. They are a big part of the year and will teach many things, like teamwork, cooperation, and admiration of the performing arts. Next time spring rolls around, and you go to see the musical, think about how much effort was put into VTT’s productions.
