What The Media Has To Say:

"It has taken Westport's Center Stage Theatre Company only a few years to
establish a presence and reputation that borders on national in nature" 
Fairfield County Times 2007

“Jill Jaysen’s Center Stage Theatre Company is developing the stars of tomorrow
 with help from the powerhouses of today’s leading stages.”
 – Westport Magazine—Best Of Connecticut Issue--2006

 “A powerful experience where kids have the chance to rise to their highest level,
so they can bring this new-found confidence to whatever their next step is
– in theatre or wherever else life takes them” –
Westport Magazine—Best Of Connecticut Issue—2006

 “Center Stage is so positive and has an extremely enthusiastic method of
working with kids and teens to raise their performances to a level that exceeds even
their own expectations.” Minuteman--2006

 “The school has assembled the finest Broadway actors, award-winning
directors, dancers and composers. If you walk into the school on any given day,
chances are you will see a child working one-on-one with a Broadway professional."
Westport News 2006

 “Whether or not the children go on to act, they strengthen their communication
 skills, their confidence level, and their self-esteem.”  Wilton Magazine 2005

 “Every child gets to learn Center Stage, highlighting their strengths and encouraging
self-motivation and confidence…negative energy is deferred, strengths overcome
weaknesses and individuals become comfortable with themselves and others.”
County Kids Magazine 2006

What Our Students Have To Say:

“This school has affected my acting in a way that will put my name in lights.
Everyone that I have worked with is a very inspirational teacher,
and I hope I get to work with them again.”

“Thank you so much for Center Stage! My confidence excelled
to a new level. It definitely made an impact for my future.”

“I have learned soooo much! There is such an incredible
difference from when I first walked in the door. I am so
confident now, I’m not afraid to express myself
to the fullest extent anymore.”

“My classes at Center Stage have been amazing experiences.
I have learned so much! I’ve also made so many friends, and
learning with them has been a blast.  Learning from Broadway
stars has always been a dream of mine. I finally have gotten a chance
to work with the experts without having to get into Broadway.”

“Center Stage has truly developed my acting skills. I have never
been more inspired.  The teachers have helped me so much.”
 
What Our Parents Have To Say:

“My daughter learned more at Center Stage in one session than
 she learned from her previous theater school in three years.”

 “Center Stage has been the most powerful thing that has come
into my children’s lives.”

“Jill’s passion and her teachers’ masterful generosity have created
opportunities through these classes for profound self-awareness
and self-confidence that comes but once in a lifetime.”

“My son discovered talents he was unaware resided deep inside of him.”

 “My 12 year old reached heights I never imagined could happen
so fast. They brought out her talents to a level that shifted
dramatically in just two classes.”

“My son was always animated, energized and smiling when he
got out of class.”

"My daughter has been so positively affected by Center Stage. The experiences
 have propelled her growth, opened her up and increased her confidence, and on top of
that she has so much fun. Center Stage has made her a better speaker, and surprisingly, 
a better writer. Her grades have gone up across the board.”
—P. Kennedy as quoted in Westport News 2006

“Center Stage surrounds children with the best so that they can be the best.”
John J. Brady—Former Principal of Staples High School