CENTER STAGE THEATRICS
At Center Stage Theatrics, our mission is to nurture and develop the artistic talents of young people in Oregon and beyond. We are committed to providing exceptional theatrical education and transformative performance opportunities, fostering creativity, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts.
Founded by Seth Renne and Barbara Curtis, Center Stage Theatrics is a nonprofit arts education organization. As lovers of both theater and summer camp, this is a passion project for Seth and Barbara, along with a lot of some really talented folks.
Our Founders
Seth Renne - Founder - Board President
Seth (He/Him) is a freelance author and creative artist. He previously was the Production Manager for the Broadway Rose Theatre in Tigard, Oregon, and spent 8 years as the manager of the Gallery Theater in McMinnville, OR. He has performed in and directed regionally and professionally with theaters such as Broadway Rose Theater Company, Lakewood Theater, & Pixie Dust Productions, and holds a bachelor's degree in theater from Western Oregon University.
Seth spent many summers in High School and College volunteering and working for summer camps. He was named the Volunteer of the Year 2001 at Camp Tilikum in Newberg, OR. He also was the head counselor for three years of the Broadway Rose Theater Camp, and well as their newly developed Spring Break Camp.
Seth has a passion for theater and summer camp and is thrilled to be on this adventure.
Barbara Curtis - Founder
Barbara (She/Her) has taught Pre-Kindergarten for the McMinnville School District since 2015. Prior to that, she served as a children and youth minister, a camp director, a preschool teacher, and corporate childcare center director. She has acted, directed, and written sketches and plays for children and teens.
Board of Directors
Beth Staats - Treasurer
Beth Staats (She/Her) is a High School teacher and long time arts supporter, usually working behind the scenes in the costume shop or as an assistant stage manager. Beth has two sons and spent many years as a scout mom. She is excited to bring her scouting background and love of the arts together at CST.
Mathieu Voisine - Co-Vice President
Mathieu (he/they/she) is an award winning actor, director, producer, and filmmaker who once taught Al Pacino’s kids how to make a short film- unironically.
By day, Mathieu is a hospitality and event coordinator and the father of two incredible daughters. Mathieu studied and performed at The Groundlings in Los Angeles as well as other sketch and improv schools such as Second City and IO West where their award winning two person sketch group performed.
While living in LA and in school, Mathieu worked in film and television, behind the scenes to onscreen and everything in between. When back in Oregon, Mathieu found some success in the local Portland film scene where he had supporting roles in a feature and two popular web series and taught an “Honesty in Improv” class for adults.
Mathieu is beyond thrilled to be a founding board member as well as co-vice president of Camp Center Stage where the goal is inclusivity above all as well as a discovery of self through different mediums of arts!
Noah Miller - Co-Vice President
Noah (He/Him) is a vocal music education major at Western Oregon University as well as a dance and piano teacher at Northwest School of Music. He has done shows with multiple Oregon theaters over the past 8 years and grew up being constantly around musical theatre.
Noah has been a counselor for multiple summer camps, including the Gallery Theater Kids Camp and being a music director for Dunes Bible Camp. His passion for teaching others about the wonderful world of the performing arts is what carries him through the toughest parts of life, and posits that everyone deserves to have an education through the theater.
Nicole Holmes - Recording Secretary
Nicole (She/Her) has always loved theater from a young age. She also spent a lot of time around the theatre as a child due to her grandparents’ heavy involvement; a tradition proudly carries on today with her own work. Since 2016 she has worked extensively on and off stage, from ensemble work to dressing to assistant stage managing. In 2018, Nicole was co-awarded Gallery Theater’s “Volunteer of the Year” alongside fellow board member Beth Staats.
Nicole is a strong believer in comprehensive and accessible youth theatre education. A native Oregonian, she’s also a strong believer in the healing nature of a good week spent out in the woods, enjoying the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
