Community Stages (CS), is a pending non-profit theatre arts organization in North Central Florida, co-founded by Terry LeCompte and Jim Foster (Ocala Civic Theatre 2018 - 2023). CS provide performing arts training, active participation community arts events, and family-centered theatre performances on "stages" throughout Marion County.
Terry and Jim bring more than 20 years of professional training and experience as NYC-based theatre professionals to Community Stages. With clear and direct vision, CS is committed to expert personal creative development of people of all ages and aspirations!
Community Stages’ theatre arts skill-building and performances classes are fun, engaging, and challenging. With our team of highly-qualified teaching artists, participants develop tangible techniques in acting, singing, and dancing.
They also develop soft skills in communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creative problem solving, and more through theatre training in skill-building and performance classes. Cultivation of these skills prove advantageous across all career paths.
School year classes are held at Chelsea Art Center on Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, Florida. CS is also proud to offer residency programs, professional development workshops, private coaching, and technical consultations. We are also available to travel for short-term theatre and events projects.
We look forward to growing with you!
Community Stages (CS), is a pending non-profit theatre arts organization in North Central Florida, co-founded by Terry LeCompte and Jim Foster (Ocala Civic Theatre 2018 - 2023). CS provide performing arts training, active participation community arts events, and family-centered theatre performances on "stages" throughout Marion County.
Terry and Jim bring more than 20 years of professional training and experience as NYC-based theatre professionals to Community Stages. With clear and direct vision, CS is committed to expert personal creative development of people of all ages and aspirations!
Community Stages’ theatre arts skill-building and performances classes are fun, engaging, and challenging. With our team of highly-qualified teaching artists, participants develop tangible techniques in acting, singing, and dancing.
They also develop soft skills in communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creative problem solving, and more through theatre training in skill-building and performance classes. Cultivation of these skills prove advantageous across all career paths.
School year classes are held at Chelsea Art Center on Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, Florida. CS is also proud to offer residency programs, professional development workshops, private coaching, and technical consultations. We are also available to travel for short-term theatre and events projects.
We look forward to growing with you!
Terry LeCompte (Family Playhouse)
Greg Doss (Merry Misfits Rehearsal)
Jennie Foster (Find Your Voice)
Desiree Luvaul (Homeschool PAL)
Spring/Summer 2024
Tuition Info and Registration
Drama Camp – Little Theatre
(Rising K - 3rd)
Tuition: $275
Drama Camp (Rising 4th - 6th)
Tuition: $600
Education Team
Terry LeCompte, program director and theatre
Jennifer Foster, music
Alexa Blanco, dance
Sophie Zedler, performing arts counselor
Grace DeClerk, performing arts counselor
Robert Skipper, counselor-in-training
Charlie Overly, counselor-in-training
FORT KING
Youth Summer Workshops
JUNE 1 | Historic
Storytelling
They call is HISTORIC STORYTELLING---I call it PIONEER DRAMA (LOL) Either way, we are going to have an amazing time learning how to bring characters from the past to vivid life! Build skills in creative storytelling through dramatic play using the real life dramas of the 1800s. Our workshop will consist of theatre games, improvisation, and character development through voice and body work!
School Year Programming in Residence
3305 E Silver Springs Blvd.
Ocala, FL 34470
352.804.1272 | chelseaartcenter.com
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Beyond the Boards:
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Community Connection:
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Outreach
Inspire. Challenge. Encourage. Support.
Arts Work
Defining Your Success
Arts Work
Defining Your Success
CS hosts in-person and Zoom seminars with working arts and arts adjacent professionals. Find inspiration with real talk from Broadway performers, writers, stage managers, drama therapists, producers, ASL interpreters, and so more.
Our colleagues inspire.
CS hosts in-person and Zoom seminars with working arts and arts adjacent professionals. Find inspiration with real talk from Broadway performers, writers, stage managers, drama therapists, producers, ASL interpreters, and so more.
Our colleagues inspire.
Tech (Theatrical) Support
Tech (Theatrical) Support
CS brings 20+ years of technical theatre expertise from NYC to North Central Florida. If you are looking for a consultation to improve your community spaces, houses of worship, and performance venues we can talk sound, electrics, carpentry, and more. We can spec, install, and train too.
CS brings 20+ years of technical theatre expertise from NYC to North Central Florida. If you are looking for a consultation to improve your community spaces, houses of worship, and performance venues we can talk sound, electrics, carpentry, and more. We can spec, install, and train too.
Professional Development
Professional Development
CS specializes in custom-designed training workshops, leadership development, and curriculum development for education, business, and corporate communities. We are also available for one-on-one coaching -
and mentoring.
CS specializes in custom-designed training workshops, leadership development, and curriculum development for education, business, and corporate communities. We are also available for one-on-one coaching -
and mentoring.
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CS is out in your community
CS is out in your community
Locations vary - see class descriptions
Locations vary - see class descriptions
Email Address
Email Address
terry@communitystages.org
terry@communitystages.org
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Phone Number
Phone Number
(352) 707-8243
(352) 707-8243
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Featured Product
Featured Product
Featured Product
Share your love of Community Stages by carrying the CS OG tote. You can put our design on all kinds of bags. Have fun making it your own!
As shown :
Dimensions: 14.5"l x 20"w; 4" deep
(5 sizes available)
Share your love of Community Stages by carrying the CS OG tote. You can put our design on all kinds of bags. Have fun making it your own!
As shown :
Dimensions: 14.5"l x 20"w; 4" deep
(5 sizes available)
Price: $10.33
Price: $10.33
Share your love of Community Stages by adorning your favorite cap, bag, jacket, or sneaker with a CS patch. Many options available! Have fun making it your own!
As shown:
Dimension: 4"
(20+ options available)
Share your love of Community Stages by adorning your favorite cap, bag, jacket, or sneaker with a CS patch. Many options available! Have fun making it your own!
As shown:
Dimension: 4"
(20+ options available)
Share your love of Community Stages by wearing CS OG Tees. You can customize all the clothing designs. for women, men, and youth! Have fun making it your own!
As shown:
Slim Fit
(endless options in style, color, and sizes)
Share your love of Community Stages by wearing CS OG Tees. You can customize all the clothing designs. for women, men, and youth! Have fun making it your own!
As shown:
Slim Fit
(endless options in style, color, and sizes)
Level Up Lab - Adult Programs
School Year 24/25
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Arts Work - Defining Your Success
School Year 24/25
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