Location: Chelsea Art Center, 3305 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
(Ocala, FL) – Transform your passion into performance with Community Stages, North Central Florida’s theatre arts organization where training and education are at the heart of everything they do. Offering expert instruction in acting, singing, dancing, and theatre production, Community Stages empowers artists of all ages and skill levels to thrive in a creative, supportive environment.
Arts Education with Heart and Purpose
At Community Stages, training goes beyond building skills—it inspires creativity, confidence, and connection. Under the guidance of dedicated founder and director Terry LeCompte, whose deep personal commitment fuels the organization’s mission, its experienced educators—Greg Doss, Jennifer Foster, DeNaya Wilkerson, and Roberta Smith—bring over 75 years of combined expertise to every class. With progressive programs that grow term after term, learners advance from their first steps to center-stage success.
FREE EVENTS – Discover What Makes Community Stages Unique!
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Open House: January 12, 2025, 1:00–3:00 PM
Enjoy music, light refreshments, live demonstrations, and exclusive registration discounts. Meet the team and explore the programs! -
Audition Prep Workshop: January 14, 2025, 5:30 PM
Designed for aspiring actors ages 10–18, this workshop prepares participants for the Trunk & Trek Troupe performance class auditions.
Winter/Spring Class Highlights
- Family Playhouse: Ages 5–11 (with an adult)
- Homeschool PAL (Performing Arts Local) and VAL (Visual Arts Local): Ages 9–13
- NEW! StoryTunes Musical Theatre: Ages 9–13
- Performance Class: Trunk & Trek Troupe (ODDBITS): Ages 10–18
- NEW! Adult Opportunity: Heartstrings and Harmony – Traveling Tunes, Timeless Connections
More Than a Class—It’s a Community
Community Stages celebrates imagination, teamwork, and artistic discovery. Its personalized approach ensures every learner feels valued, supported, and inspired.
Register now and experience how the performing arts can enrich your life! Visit https://communitystages.org or call 352.707.8243 for more information and registration details.
Community Stages is in residence at Chelsea Art Center, 3305 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470.
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Community Stages is a non-profit theatre arts organization based in North Central Florida that provides expert personal development for all ages and aspirations. Through performing arts training, community events, and family-centered performances, Community Stages brings theatre arts to all the stages of life.
Media Contact:
Terry LeCompte, Founder & Director, Community Stages
352.707.8243 | terry@communitystages.org