Our James and the Giant Peach Silent Auction brings our community together to make that possible. Every winning bid funds student scholarships and the costumes, props, sound, lighting, and professional staff that bring our productions to life. Whether you’re bidding on Backstreet Boys tickets, a New York City getaway, or a San Diego adventure, you’re helping young performers take center stage. And you don’t need a ticket to the show to join in!
2026 - 2027 Season
Check out our new Past Shows page to see our history
and view playbills from previous productions.
Celebrating 22 Years!
Our Mission:
To empower young people through inclusive, high-quality musical theater experiences that build confidence, creativity, belonging, and leadership in a safe and supportive community.
About Us:
Center Stage Productions (CSP) is an inclusive nonprofit youth musical theatre organization serving young people and families throughout Escondido, North County San Diego and the greater San Diego region. For more than 20 years, Center Stage Productions has created a place where young people can take the stage, discover what they’re capable of, and know they belong. Through inclusive youth theatre, camps, education, and community programs, we give young people opportunities to build confidence, develop their creativity, form meaningful connections, and experience the magic of creating something together.
At CSP, there are no cuts, financial need should never keep a young person from participating, and every student has something valuable to contribute.
Because everyone has a role to play.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
I feel very lucky to have found an arts community in Escondido that is a safe place for kids to truly express themselves.
MJ, Parent
Thank you for creating an amazing environment! I’ve never felt more a part of something than I do with CSP. I feel like I have a second family, and I’ve made really amazing friends. Doing the shows has boosted my confidence a lot.
NB, Performer
I had a great time volunteering. All the performers and other parents make it a very open, inclusive experience.
LW, Parent
It felt like home right away, and I wish I had found this theater earlier.
KM, Performer
Simply just Thank you to CSP for such an amazing experience and opportunity.
Performer
My favorite part was seeing my daughter on stage and given a chance at a lead regardless of her ethnicity or impairments.
VS, Parent
It was an absolutely amazing experience and a wonderful warmth was literally surrounding the whole cast, crew, artistic team, and the production itself!!
KC, Performer
