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Center on the Square

You put the Community in community theater! We hope to see you soon!

Center on the Square is a nonprofit organization committed to bringing the arts to Central Arkansas through community theater, special events, and our KidStage program. It's a place where every level of experience is welcomed and encouraged to explore the performing arts and enjoy great entertainment.

05/28/2026

🎭 TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR SUMMER KIDSTAGE!

Have a student who loves to sing, act, tell stories, or just wants to try something new this summer? Today is your last chance to register for Summer KidStage at Center on the Square!

🌟 Open to students going into 3rd–12th grades

Students will spend 3 hours a day every weekday in June working on a musical and will perform for several live audiences at the end of the program! This is a fun, educational, and confidence-building way for kids and teens to learn how theatre works and discover if it might be a great fit for them. 🎶✨

🎭 Auditions are TONIGHT (Thursday)! (Everyone gets a role, so no one is turned away!)
🌈 3rd–6th Grades: 5:30 PM
👑 7th–12th Grades: 6:30 PM

✅ No experience necessary
✅ No preparation required

Whether your child is a future Broadway star or just curious to try something new, KidStage is a welcoming place to learn, grow, and have fun!

🎟️ Sign up here:
https://centeronthesquare.ludus.com/index.php...

📧 Questions? Email [email protected] or call 501-368-0111.

05/27/2026

🎭✨ We are thrilled to announce the cast and crew of our next MainStage musical, Meet Me in St. Louis! ✨🎭

🎬 A message from the director Ryan Gibbons:
"First of all, many thanks for the 60+ folks who came out to audition for Meet Me in St. Louis! I would encourage each of you to audition again, even if you didn't get cast this time! Teenagers, if you didn't get the role you wanted, please realize we have our KidStage program starting in less than a week!"

To everyone who auditioned - thank you for sharing your time, talent, and courage with us. Community theatre shines brightest because of people willing to step into the spotlight, try something new, and support one another. ❤️

A huge congratulations to everyone cast and to the talented crew members who will help behind the scenes! Help us congratulate them in the comments below - and mark your calendars to come see this show Aug 6-9 and Aug 13-16! (Ticket sale info coming soon!)👏🎶

05/21/2026

🎭☀️ ONE WEEK LEFT TO SIGN UP FOR SUMMER KIDSTAGE! ☀️🎭

The countdown is on! Registration for Summer KidStage at Center on the Square in downtown Searcy closes Thursday, May 28, and we’d love for your student to join us for a summer full of creativity, confidence, and fun on stage!

🌈 Students entering 3rd–6th grades
🎶 TheRainbow Fish Musical
🕘 Weekday mornings | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

👑 Students entering 7th–12th grades
🎭 The Sleeping Beauty (a musical)
🕐 Weekday afternoons | 1:00 PM–4:00 PM

Students will build confidence, make new friends, learn theatre skills, and perform in a full musical production in a fun, encouraging environment. No matter their experience level, there’s a place for them at KidStage! ✨

💵 Cost: $175 per student
($25 due at registration)

⏳ Don’t wait! Thursday, May 28 is the LAST DAY to sign up - there are a few more spots open in both classes so don't delay!

Register today and learn more here:
https://centeronthesquare.ludus.com/index.php?sections=classes

05/18/2026

🎭✨ Auditions Start TONIGHT! ✨🎭

Your chance to be part of Meet Me in St. Louis is here! Auditions are TONIGHT and TOMORROW at 6:00 PM at Center on the Square, and we’d love to see you there!

📍 Center on the Square
219 W Arch Ave, Searcy
🕕 6:00 PM
📅 Monday, May 18 & Tuesday, May 19
👉 You only need to attend ONE audition date!

No experience? No problem! Everyone is welcome to audition. There’s no preparation needed. We’ll do cold readings from the script, and there will be some singing as part of auditions.

🎶 Join us for this beloved musical filled with turn-of-the-century charm and unforgettable songs like “The Trolley Song” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.”

Directed by Ryan Gibbons
🎟 Performance Dates: August 6–9 & August 13–16

📝 Sign up here:
https://forms.gle/FdkujQFC8NFkVmVCA

Questions? Contact Kim at [email protected]

Come find your place on stage with us! 🌟

05/11/2026

🎭✨ One Week Until Auditions! ✨🎭

There’s still time to make plans to audition for Meet Me in St. Louis at Center on the Square! Join us for this beloved musical filled with turn-of-the-century charm and unforgettable songs like “The Trolley Song” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.”

📅 Auditions:
Monday, May 18 & Tuesday, May 19
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Center on the Square, 219 W Arch Ave, Searcy

👉 You only need to attend ONE audition date!

🌟 No experience needed - Everyone is welcome!
🌟 Cold readings from the script and some singing will be required, but no preparation needed!
🌟 Rehearsals begin in June.

Directed by Ryan Gibbons
Performance Dates: August 6–9 & August 13–16

📝 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/FdkujQFC8NFkVmVCA

Questions? Contact Kim at [email protected]

Come be part of your local community theatre as we bring this timeless classic to the stage! 🎶

05/08/2026

🎭☀️ Summer KidStage is almost here! ☀️🎭

Looking for a creative, fun-filled summer activity for your student? Join us this June for KidStage at Center on the Square!

🌈 Students entering 3rd–6th grades will rehearse weekday mornings from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM as they bring Rainbow Fish to life on stage.

👑 Students entering 7th–12th grades will spend weekday afternoons from 1:00 PM–4:00 PM working on the musical Sleeping Beauty.

💵 Cost: $175 per student ($25 due at registration) - sibling discounts as well as possible scholarships are available.

From acting and singing to teamwork and confidence-building, KidStage is the perfect place for young performers to shine this summer ✨

🎭 Auditions are May 28 - 5:30 for Rainbow Fish and 6:30 for Sleeping Beauty!

Register and find more information here:
https://centeronthesquare.ludus.com/index.php?sections=classes

Still have questions? Email Kim at [email protected]

05/05/2026

🎭✨ Audition Announcement - Meet Me in St Louis! ✨🎭

Step into the turn-of-the-century charm of Meet Me in St. Louis and be a part of our summer musical, Meet Me in St Louis!

📅 Audition Dates: Monday, May 18 & Tuesday, May 19 at 6:00 PM
📍 Center on the Square (219 W Arch Ave, Searcy)
👉 You only need to attend ONE audition date!

🎬 Director: Ryan Gibbons

🎟 Performance Dates:
August 6–9 & August 13–16

🌟 Audition Info:
• Open to actors and actresses of all experience levels. No experience needed – everyone is welcome!
• Cold readings from the script as well as some singing required (no preparation needed!)
• Rehearsals begin in June

💫 About the Show:
Set in the summer of 1903, the Smith family looks ahead to the excitement of the 1904 World’s Fair. Over the course of a year, they navigate romance, opportunity, and heartbreak with humor and heart. Featuring beloved songs like “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “The Boy Next Door,” and “The Trolley Song,” this musical is a nostalgic celebration of family and finding joy through every season.

📝 Sign up for auditions here:
https://forms.gle/FdkujQFC8NFkVmVCA

📧 Questions? Contact Kim at [email protected]

Come find your place in this classic story—your spotlight is waiting. 🌟

05/04/2026

That’s a wrap on The Book of Dog! 🐾🎭

A huge congratulations to our incredible cast and crew for a truly beautiful run. From first rehearsal to final curtain, you brought heart, humor, and so much love to this story—and it showed in every moment on stage.

Thank you for the laughter, the tears, and the unforgettable journey. And thank you to our amazing audiences who came out to support live theatre and share in it with us! 💛

05/03/2026

Sunday plans = sorted. 🎭💛

Today at 2:00 PM is your final chance to see The Book of Dog—and this one’s going out on a high note.

Audiences have been calling it:
🐾 “A great, heartwarming show”
🐾 “A great show—loved the storyline!”
🐾 “Thoroughly enjoyed it!”
🐾 “The show was amazing!”

If you’ve been meaning to come, this is the moment. One last curtain, one last chance to be part of this beautiful 15-year journey of love, family, and redemption.

🎟️ Join us today at 2:00—we’d love to see you there! Tickets available at centeronthesquare.org

05/02/2026

Downtown Searcy is buzzing this weekend—shops, events, good eats, and plenty to explore! While you’re out and about, don’t miss your last two chances to catch The Book of Dog at Center on the Square:
🐾 Today, May 2 at 2:00 PM
🐾 Sunday, May 3 at 2:00 PM

The Book of Dog is the heartwarming story of how a stray dog, Marvin, changes the lives of one family —a perfect show for a weekend outing.

Make a day of it in downtown Searcy, and join us for one of our final trips through The Book of Dog. Tickets available at centeronthesquare.org 🎭💛

Address

219 W Arch Avenue
Searcy, AR
72143

Telephone

+15013680111

Website

http://centeronthesquare.org/

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