CenterStage Clovis

Aug 2022 6

Q & A With Local Actor Darren Tharp

2022 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Here at KRL we like to shine the spotlight on the talented actors, artists, and musicians in the Valley and take our readers behind the scenes for a chance to get to know more about them. This week we are interviewing local actor/director Darren Tharp, who also happens to be the current Board President and Artistic Director for CenterStage Clovis. Darren has lived in the Valley for 45 years and his current day job is as Regional Sales Manager Northern California for Nilfisk.

Jan 2020 11

A Look Back at Theatre in the Valley in 2019!

2020 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Reedley News, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Another year of theatre in the Valley has come and gone, and it was another amazing one. There is so much talent in the Valley that no one needs to go to New York, Los Angeles, or San Francisco to see a great show. Let’s take a look back at some of the highlights!

Dec 2019 4

CenterStage Clovis Presents Holiday Cabaret!

2019 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

CenterStage Clovis is presenting a fun holiday cabaret on December 12! We took a moment to chat with the new Board President/Artistic Director for CenterStage Darren Tharp about this event and some others coming up in 2020.

Jul 2019 31

Legally Blonde: The Musical Presented By CenterStage Clovis

2019 Articles, Terrance V. Mc Arthur, Theatre

by Terrance Mc Arthur

In the matter of CenterStage Clovis vs. Legally Blonde: The Musical, both parties came out the winner. An exuberant cast cheerfully brings the story of the 2001 Reese Witherspoon comedy (based on Amanda Brown’s novel) to tuneful life on the Mercedes Edwards Theatre stage. It’s funny, brisk, and there are a few delightful casting surprises.

Jan 2019 12

Look Back at Valley Theatre in 2018

2019 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Reedley News, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

It is that time of year again when we look back at the year of theatre that just ended–and 2018 was another amazing year in the Valley. As usual, there were far too many shows to mention them all, but here are several of the highlights!

Jan 2018 13

Look Back at Theatre in the Valley in 2017

2018 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Reedley News, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

It is that time of year again when we look back at the year of theatre that just ended--and 2017 was another amazing year in the Valley. There were way too many shows to mention them all, but here are several of the highlights!

Nov 2017 21

Plaid Tidings Presented By CenterStage Clovis

2017 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Christmas shows are popping up all over the Valley, including CenterStage Clovis' production of Plaid Tidings, performing the first weekend of December in Clovis, CA. Plaid Tidings is a fun and different sort of Christmas show--KRL took a moment to chat with the show's director, Scott Hancock, about the show.

Dec 2016 3

CenterStage Clovis Community Theatre’s New Artistic Director

2016 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Recently, Scott Hancock became the new Artistic Director for CenterStage Clovis. While new to the position, Scott is definitely not new to theatre. KRL sat down with Scott to chat about the new position.

Jun 2015 6

Big Theatre Coming to the Valley This Summer

2015 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Lorie Lewis Ham, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

The San Joaquin Valley is very rich in great theatre all year long and we at KRL enjoy covering it and sharing our finds with our readers. As part of our 5th anniversary celebration, it seemed a perfect time to highlight some of the great shows coming to the Valley this summer! We are also giving away tickets to four of these shows so you can celebrate with us.

Jul 2014 23