From beloved Broadway-style musicals to innovative contemporary works, CSM Theater offers a dynamic range of productions that entertain, challenge, and inspire. Each year, the theater program presents three to four productions showcasing everything from high‑energy musical theatre and heartfelt character pieces to bold new plays by emerging voices.
CSM’s theater artists bring diverse experiences to the stage—credit students preparing for professional careers, community members with regional theatre backgrounds, and participants who simply love the craft of storytelling. This rich blend of perspectives creates a collaborative and supportive creative environment.
Creative team members grow through hands-on production work and intensive instruction. Students develop their skills in:
Whether you’re building a foundation in theatre or expanding your performance experience, the CSM Theater Program offers a place to grow, create, and shine.
Whether it’s a Balanchine ballet, or breaking, locking, and popping, CSM’s Dance Ensemble performs a variety of pieces to appeal to all lovers of dance. The dance ensemble presents two performances each year, which may include traditional ballet alongside modern styles such as hip hop, contemporary, and jazz dance.
CSM’s dancers come from diverse backgrounds and experiences ranging from credit students on the path to professional dance careers to community members with strong regional experiences in dance studios and theaters. In addition to their practical experiences in ensemble rehearsals, CSM’s dancers receive intensive instruction in method classes in ballet and contemporary dance.
Theater and dance performances take place at the La Plata Campus, Hank Willoughby Foundation Center for the Arts (FA Building), Brad and Linda Gottfried Theater. MAP
Theater tickets are $10 per person.
Dance tickets are $5 per person.
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