Experience the magic of live theatre.

"Do you hear the people sing?" We live and breathe our values every day. That's how we create consistently strong and inclusive theatre.

Welcome to CentreStage, Australia's premier theatre and education provider. Since our inception in 2010, we have been dedicated to fostering the performing arts while maintaining a strong sense of community involvement. What started as a small idea with big dreams has now grown into one of the largest theatre and education providers in the country.

We pride ourselves on our commitment to inclusivity and diversity. We are owned and managed by a person with a disability and the LGBTQIA+ community, and our management team includes individuals who identify as First Nations and represent various minority groups. We believe that everyone should have access to the performing arts and strive to make our productions and classes as inclusive as possible.

To date, we have produced over 70 shows, including such standouts as We Will Rock You, The Sound of Music, Les Miserables, Puffs, and Singin' In The Rain. Our productions have been enjoyed by audiences of all ages and have received critical acclaim.

At CentreStage we continue to celebrate the stories that educate, entertain and inspire us; just as the Wadawurrung people have done for thousands of years.

Our culture, shared and proudly embraced by all people.

We build careers slowly, and we do it together.

Education.

Weekly musical theatre classes.

CentreStage has always recognised the importance of an educational platform that caters to both the local Geelong and broader Australian theatre markets. Our mission is to provide outstanding and measurable learning outcomes, developed by some of Geelong's most respected educators and performers.

Our Performing Arts Academy is designed to meet the needs of young people aged 4 to 18, offering a comprehensive programme that enhances not only performance skills but also theatre etiquette, practical skills like costumes and makeup, and the opportunity to work alongside some of Australia's leading theatre professionals.

As Geelong's largest theatre tuition programme, we are proud to operate with DET and DHHS-approved guidelines. Parents can have peace of mind knowing that their children are being taught by registered staff, including VIT-accredited teachers and industry professionals.

As a CPAA member, you'll learn new skills and develop a performance portfolio, participate in a variety of musical theatre performances, and build a strong network of theatre friends and professionals.

What's included.

As a company, we are only as good as our people. Our volunteers, students, performers and staff are all valuable members of our community — and part of that is recognising the importance of our people's health and wellbeing.

Through a revised cultural framework, we made a pledge to work tirelessly to identify, support and accommodate the needs of our theatre community from a health perspective. To achieve this, we have partnered with Beyond Blue and the Arts Wellbeing Collective.

Performing can be a physically exhausting and emotionally draining job, and you're only human. For more information, please contact our Health and Wellbeing Manager, Marnie Parkinson.

If you or someone you know is at immediate risk, call 000.

We're always looking for fresh new ideas and supportive people to join our team.

We are thrilled to offer a wide range of opportunities for anyone who loves the theatre, whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting out. Our company is committed to creating exceptional performances that inspire and delight our audiences.

We believe in nurturing and developing talent at every level, and we welcome anyone who is passionate about theatre to join us. We offer a variety of roles, including paid positions, orchestra, volunteering opportunities, work experience, and internships.

Whether you are an actor, musician, technician, or just someone who loves the theatre, we invite you to get in touch and join our vibrant community. Together, we can create something truly magical on stage.

Weekly Musical
Theatre Classes.

Weekly group tuition for young performers aged 4 to 18, across four terms aligned with the school year — acting, singing and dance, taught by registered educators and industry professionals.

Our Performing Arts Academy delivers outstanding, measurable learning outcomes, developed by some of Geelong's most respected educators and performers.

Designed for young people aged 4 to 18, the programme develops performance skills alongside theatre etiquette, practical skills like costumes and makeup, and the chance to work with some of Australia's leading theatre professionals. Across our four-term tuition programme, students also attend up to two large-scale CentreStage productions featuring adult performers from Geelong's amateur theatre community.

We operate under DET and DHHS-approved guidelines, with registered staff including VIT-accredited teachers. CPAA was created in response to overwhelming demand from families, working with over 200 emerging performers in a single year, and it has continued to grow ever since.

Private Vocal
Lessons.

Affordable, individual vocal training in the north of Geelong — build confidence, find your sound, and sing clearly and freely across your whole range.

We're passionate about affordable access to education — and we keep our prices low by offsetting costs across many projects.

Training at CentreStage helps you sing confidently and clearly anywhere in your range, moving through the different areas of the voice with every word understood. Our coaches bring years of experience across live band performance, studio recording and musical theatre.

Whether you want to strengthen your voice, improve your range or prepare for a performance, voice-development sessions are perfect for building confidence, finding your style and perfecting the techniques that make you a better vocalist and artist.

Book a single session or a regular weekly, fortnightly or monthly slot — whatever suits you.

Dance Classes.

High-energy, welcoming dance classes led by Chloe Quinney. Whether you're returning to dance or stepping in for the first time, build confidence, technique and performance skills in a supportive environment. No audition required.

casual class

per class with full-term enrolment · paid at the class

How to join.

Getting started is simple. Email richelle@centrestage.org.au to secure your place or ask a question — or just arrive on the night and join in. Located at CentreStage Studios, 26 Rodney Road, North Geelong.

Please note our office hours vary and we encourage you to leave a voice mail if unattended.

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Role (in italics) — SHOW NAME IN CAPITALS (Company in brackets)
e.g. Sarah recently appeared as Lina Lamont — SINGIN' IN THE RAIN (CentreStage)

Kethly has been a familiar face in the Geelong theatre scene for over 30 years. Some of her credits include Velma — CHICAGO (Theatre of the Damned), Demeter — CATS, and Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre — 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (Doorstep Arts). In 2007, Kethly was awarded the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria Award for Best Female in a Lead Role for her portrayal of Sally Bowles — CABARET (GSODA). She has worked as a teacher and director in performing-arts education for 25 years, and would like to thank CentreStage for this opportunity and her family for their support.

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