The Team
For more than twenty years, we've produced award-winning musical theatre that challenges, inspires, and delights audiences. Our commitment to artistic excellence and innovative storytelling remains at the heart of everything we do.
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Many of our student performers have gone on to build successful professional careers, a testament to the high-quality training and mentorship they receive here.
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Center Stage also provides adults with a creative home—a place to collaborate, grow, and bring extraordinary work to life.
We are more than a theatre company; we are a community. All are welcome.
Will Raucci
Will’s career began in the toy industry, where he helped design the very first Super Soaker alongside its inventor, Lonnie Johnson. “The Super Soaker made Mr. Raucci a star in the toy business,” says John Osher, retired president of Laramie Toys. “He’s still one of the leading figures in the country in toy design.” Will’s portfolio also includes the iconic Stretch Armstrong line, the global Chupa Candy products, and numerous beloved toys enjoyed by children around the world.
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Will is the creative driving force behind Center Stage. His production and technical designs have been praised as “exquisite” and “inspirational,” elevating every show we produce. And on occasion, we even manage to convince him to make a cameo appearance onstage.
Laurie Edwards
Laurie is an award-winning theatre producer and consumer brand strategist. At the age of 25, she founded her own advertising agency in New York City, collaborating with some of the world’s most recognized brands.
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By combining expertise in marketing and theatre, Laurie serves as Center Stage’s producer and business developer, overseeing the creation and development of theatre productions, video projects, digital content, and literary works.
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Most recently, she was awarded a Gold Telly Award—the industry’s highest honor—for her theatrical work with children.
CONTACT US!
ADDRESS: 507 E. Main St., Unit Q
ELIZABETH CITY, NC 27909
TEL: 914.643.5400