Center director Wes Copeland will lead a FREE eight-week online workshop on the art and craft of directing for the stage, presented by Brazosport Center Stages. Participants will learn proven techniques on how to approach a script, develop a “director’s vision”, collaborate with designers and technicians, cast a play, assist actors in character development and manage an effective and efficient rehearsal and production schedule. By sharing his professional training and experience using discussions and practical online exercises, participants will learn how to “go from the page to the stage”. No acting or directing experience required. Both novice and experienced directors are encouraged to participate. Ages 15 and older. Participants may need Microsoft Office-type capabilities (Word, Power Point or Google Docs, Slides). Please download Zoom at https://zoom.us/signup prior to the first session. Ability to take and upload photos is necessary. Sessions will be on Sundays, May 24 - July 12 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, except for the fourth week of class. That week, the session will be on the evening of June 18 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Class is limited to 24 students willing to commit to the entire workshop process. For questions please contact The Center office at (979) 265-7661 during business hours (M-F, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM).

Students ages 12 – 18 are invited to kick off the summer with a two-week intensive workshop where the participants are directly involved in almost all major areas of production. In addition to acting and staging a full-length play for the public, participants also participate in set, lighting and costume design as well as stage management, set crews and publicity. Sign up in May and get ready for a fun-filled and challenging production schedule, with the show opening at the end of the rehearsal process. Priority is given to students whose parents are members (season ticket holders) of Brazosport Center Stages and who have participated in the FREE Gerrard Teen Guild during the school year immediately prior to the workshop.  Gerrard Teen Guild Summer Workshop is part of Summer at The Center and is generously underwritten by The Facts. Teen Guild: June 1 – 13 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Center director Wes Copeland will lead a FREE eight-week online workshop on the art and craft of directing for the stage, presented by Brazosport Center Stages. Participants will learn proven techniques on how to approach a script, develop a “director’s vision”, collaborate with designers and technicians, cast a play, assist actors in character development and manage an effective and efficient rehearsal and production schedule. By sharing his professional training and experience using discussions and practical online exercises, participants will learn how to “go from the page to the stage”. No acting or directing experience required. Both novice and experienced directors are encouraged to participate. Ages 15 and older. Participants may need Microsoft Office-type capabilities (Word, Power Point or Google Docs, Slides). Please download Zoom at https://zoom.us/signup prior to the first session. Ability to take and upload photos is necessary. Sessions will be on Sundays, May 24 - July 12 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, except for the fourth week of class. That week, the session will be on the evening of June 18 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Class is limited to 24 students willing to commit to the entire workshop process. For questions please contact The Center office at (979) 265-7661 during business hours (M-F, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM).

This workshop has been canceled. Students ages 7 – 12 will spend a week rehearsing to perform an original musical with costumes, lights, sets and live music! Summer Musical Theater Workshop is part of Summer at The Center and is generously underwritten by The Facts. Session1: June 15 – 19 Session 2: June 22 – 26 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM $135 Non-BCS Members $120 BCS Members

Center director Wes Copeland will lead a FREE eight-week online workshop on the art and craft of directing for the stage, presented by Brazosport Center Stages. Participants will learn proven techniques on how to approach a script, develop a “director’s vision”, collaborate with designers and technicians, cast a play, assist actors in character development and manage an effective and efficient rehearsal and production schedule. By sharing his professional training and experience using discussions and practical online exercises, participants will learn how to “go from the page to the stage”. No acting or directing experience required. Both novice and experienced directors are encouraged to participate. Ages 15 and older. Participants may need Microsoft Office-type capabilities (Word, Power Point or Google Docs, Slides). Please download Zoom at https://zoom.us/signup prior to the first session. Ability to take and upload photos is necessary. Sessions will be on Sundays, May 24 - July 12 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, except for the fourth week of class. That week, the session will be on the evening of June 18 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Class is limited to 24 students willing to commit to the entire workshop process. For questions please contact The Center office at (979) 265-7661 during business hours (M-F, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM).

Center director Wes Copeland will lead a FREE eight-week online workshop on the art and craft of directing for the stage, presented by Brazosport Center Stages. Participants will learn proven techniques on how to approach a script, develop a “director’s vision”, collaborate with designers and technicians, cast a play, assist actors in character development and manage an effective and efficient rehearsal and production schedule. By sharing his professional training and experience using discussions and practical online exercises, participants will learn how to “go from the page to the stage”. No acting or directing experience required. Both novice and experienced directors are encouraged to participate. Ages 15 and older. Participants may need Microsoft Office-type capabilities (Word, Power Point or Google Docs, Slides). Please download Zoom at https://zoom.us/signup prior to the first session. Ability to take and upload photos is necessary. Sessions will be on Sundays, May 24 - July 12 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, except for the fourth week of class. That week, the session will be on the evening of June 18 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Class is limited to 24 students willing to commit to the entire workshop process. For questions please contact The Center office at (979) 265-7661 during business hours (M-F, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM).

This workshop has been canceled. Students ages 7 – 12 will spend a week rehearsing to perform an original musical with costumes, lights, sets and live music! Summer Musical Theater Workshop is part of Summer at The Center and is generously underwritten by The Facts. Session1: June 15 – 19 Session 2: June 22 – 26 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM $135 Non-BCS Members $120 BCS Members

Center director Wes Copeland will lead a FREE eight-week online workshop on the art and craft of directing for the stage, presented by Brazosport Center Stages. Participants will learn proven techniques on how to approach a script, develop a “director’s vision”, collaborate with designers and technicians, cast a play, assist actors in character development and manage an effective and efficient rehearsal and production schedule. By sharing his professional training and experience using discussions and practical online exercises, participants will learn how to “go from the page to the stage”. No acting or directing experience required. Both novice and experienced directors are encouraged to participate. Ages 15 and older. Participants may need Microsoft Office-type capabilities (Word, Power Point or Google Docs, Slides). Please download Zoom at https://zoom.us/signup prior to the first session. Ability to take and upload photos is necessary. Sessions will be on Sundays, May 24 - July 12 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, except for the fourth week of class. That week, the session will be on the evening of June 18 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Class is limited to 24 students willing to commit to the entire workshop process. For questions please contact The Center office at (979) 265-7661 during business hours (M-F, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM).

Center director Wes Copeland will lead a FREE eight-week online workshop on the art and craft of directing for the stage, presented by Brazosport Center Stages. Participants will learn proven techniques on how to approach a script, develop a “director’s vision”, collaborate with designers and technicians, cast a play, assist actors in character development and manage an effective and efficient rehearsal and production schedule. By sharing his professional training and experience using discussions and practical online exercises, participants will learn how to “go from the page to the stage”. No acting or directing experience required. Both novice and experienced directors are encouraged to participate. Ages 15 and older. Participants may need Microsoft Office-type capabilities (Word, Power Point or Google Docs, Slides). Please download Zoom at https://zoom.us/signup prior to the first session. Ability to take and upload photos is necessary. Sessions will be on Sundays, May 24 - July 12 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, except for the fourth week of class. That week, the session will be on the evening of June 18 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Class is limited to 24 students willing to commit to the entire workshop process. For questions please contact The Center office at (979) 265-7661 during business hours (M-F, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM).

Due to the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Brazosport Center Stages has made the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of the 2019-2020 production season, specifically, Brighton Beach Memoirs and Peter Pan. A musical based on the play by Sir J.M. Barrie Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh Music by Morris (Moose) Charlap Additional lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green Additional music by Jule Styne Originally directed, choreographed and adapted by Jerome Robbins Presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI) Adult $22 Students $16 Member tickets available May 13