Boston, 1959. At the Colonial Theatre, the cast of Robbin’ Hood takes their bows on opening night. Just as the curtain falls, so does Jessica Cranshaw, the profoundly untalented leading lady of the production. Enter Lieutenant Frank Cioffi, a fast-talking cop with a love for musical theatre. He quarantines the cast and crew inside the theatre while he searches for clues. But Cioffi doesn’t just investigate the murder--he also offers advice and insight into improving Robbin’ Hood. The musical will open again in 24 hours with a new leading lady, so the clock is ticking to find the killer and put on a killer show. Who could it be? Carmen Bernstein, the sassy and brassy producer? Christopher Belling, the campy and egotistical director? Georgia Hendricks, the lyricist who replaces Jessica onstage? Niki Harris, the ingenue with a secret? Everyone is a suspect, and only Cioffi can make sense of the evidence. Curtains is a musical-theatre parody of whodunnit classics, with numbers ranging from the classic musical theatre song-and-dance “A Tough Act to Follow” to the heartfelt “I Miss the Music.” A comedic send-up suitable for all ages, Curtains will have the audience laughing until the last curtain falls.
Audition Information
Open to ages: 14-20
No prior experience required
Dates:
April 7, 2026
Audition Slots are 5:00 - 6:00 pm and 7-8:30 pm
Dance Call is 6:00 -7:00 pm on April 7.
Everyone auditioning in person must attend the Dance Call.
Callbacks:
(by invitation only)
April 9, 2026
Callbacks are 5:00-8:30 PM
UPDATED Location:
Rehearsal Studio at
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
340 N Escondido Blvd
Escondido, CA 92025
Instructions:
For in-person auditions
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Sign up using the Sign Up Genius link below.
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Prepare a one minute audition song in the style of the musical.
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Complete enrollment into our program. See Enrollment Information.
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Please bring an accompaniment track to your audition. A device for speaker connection will be provided. No piano accompanist will be available.
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Be sure to attend the dance call from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.
For virtual auditions
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Sign up using the Sign Up Genius link below, (the 4:55 slot on 4/7 is for virtual audition sign up)
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Prepare a video including (1) your slate, (2) you singing a one minute song, and (3) you performing the choreography as described in the dance call information below.
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Complete enrollment into our program. See Enrollment Information
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Submit your video(s) to info@centerstagesd.com no later than 8:00 pm on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
****Dance Call Information****
Below are 2 videos to help you prepare for the Dance Auditions for Curtains.
The first video is a step-by-step explanation of the moves, and the second video is the full combination. If you are auditioning in person, we will teach the combo in the room. If you are auditioning virtually, please send in a video of you performing the dance.
The dance we will be working on is Wide Open Spaces from the show. Here is the link to the song.
Please create two 8-counts of your own choreography starting about 1:57, at "ding, dong, ding, dong..." The group choreography begins around 2:06, on the lyric,
"Wide open spaces..." and ends at 2:42.
Thank you to the wonderful dance captains from Shrek for helping to make the videos.
Important Information
Sign-ups are limited!
If your preferred time slot is not available, please select the closest available time slot
then reach out to us and we will try to accommodate your availability.
If you have any questions, please call 760-807-8654 or email info@centerstagesd.com.
Enrollment is Required Prior to Your Audition
Enrollment is now open.
In order to be cast you must complete enrollment prior to your audition,
whether you are auditioning virtually or in-person.
Video 1 - Dance Explanation
Video 2 - Full Combination
Rehearsal Information
Rehearsals begin Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Saturdays 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location:
Studio One at
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
Performance Information
Dates:
July 23 & 24, 2026 @ 7:30 pm
July 25, 2026 @ 1:30 pm & 7:30 pm
July 26, 2026 @ 1:30 pm
July 30 & 31, 2026 @ 7:30 pm
August 1, 2026 @ 1:30 pm & 7:30 pm
August 2 @ 1:30 pm
Location:
Studio One Black Box Theater at
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
Tickets on sale July 2026
Enrollment Information
Open to performers ages 14-20
Tuition:
$395 per student
(Sibling Discounts available - Use code SiblingDiscount during enrollment)
If you would like to apply for a partial tuition scholarship,
please contact info@centerstagesd.com.
How to Enroll:
Step 1: Sign up using the Audition Sign Up Genius link above
Step 2: Enroll by clicking here:
If you are a returning CSP family who has already registered with Enrollsy, please click "Enroll Now"
and then populate the enrollment form with your information by signing in.
Curtains is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036.