Circle Theatre Company – Circle Christian Schools

MATCHING GOD GIVEN TALENTS
WITH EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITIES

Our Team

Circle Christian School is dedicated to arts education. We offer many opportunities for students to explore their God-given talents. Our goal is to expose students to the arts at an early age, cultivating a lifetime of appreciation and enjoyment. Every year, Circle’s theatre program presents a full schedule of high-quality, family-friendly productions.

Circle’s reputation for excellence is well known in the community. We’ve twice been voted “Best Theatre Group” by the Orlando A-List. With guidance from a faculty of Christian artist-educators, students develop their skills in all aspects of theatre. Each year, the program presents up to six productions, giving students a chance to explore a wide variety of repertoire and roles.

Students who participate in our program will gain skills including public speaking, confidence, communication, collaborating with others, and creative problem-solving. Training provides students with the tools to explore the full potential of their own unique, God-given talents. When students leave Circle, they have a broad range of experiences and are prepared for success in university and conservatory programs. As a Christ-centered institution, it is also our goal to challenge and inspire students to approach their studies, their craft, their art, indeed their entire lives, in a manner that fully integrates their personal faith in Jesus Christ.

There are two tracks offered within our program: stand-alone classes through arts electives, or for the more serious theatre student, Circle School of the Arts.

Join us for an Arts Information Meeting and Campus Tours at 9am on the Winter Springs Campus beginning in January!

Erin Theriault

ARTS DIRECTOR & PRODUCER

erint@circlechristianschool.org

Erin Theriault is thrilled to be Circle Christian School’s Arts Director. She has been a part of the Circle Theatre Company family since 2007, serving in a variety of capacities. In addition to producing CTC’s shows, she is also the CTC Vocal Director and has musically directed many CTC shows including You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown; Through the Looking Glass, The Marvelous Wonderettes ’58, Jingle in the City, Anything Goes, and Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (2013 Broadway). Erin also spent many years as a performer, and has appeared on television, in musical theatre, and in concerts throughout the United States, Japan, and South America with Ray Conniff and the Singers. In addition to live performances, Erin has a variety of recordings to her credit as both a singer and songwriter, and has worked with such artists as Richard Carpenter and Glenn Frey. As a performer herself, she loves being a part of helping students find their own passion and love for the arts. She currently resides in Sorrento, FL, where she performs her favorite role of wife to David and mom to Jake and his lovely wife Hazel, and Sam and his bride Lauren, all of whom are CTC alums!

Linda Mementowski

DIRECTOR & CHOREOGRAPHER

Linda Mementowski grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. Her love for performing landed her a spot on Center Stage’s Dance Team, a top-level dance company in Cleveland. Linda competed there for 10 years, and received training in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, and hip hop. She won numerous awards and top overalls for her groups and solos. She went on to earn a BFA in Musical Theatre from Kent State University. Linda has performed across the country at several professional theatres and has appeared in television shows, most notably Pan Am; film (The English Teacher), commercials and ads for Disney Water Parks, Beef O’Brady’s, Olive Garden, and many more. She performed at a Kinect: Xbox 360 event in Times Square with Grammy Award winning singer Ne-Yo. She moved to Orlando in the fall of 2012, and has been performing at Sea World and Universal, including shows such as O’ Wondrous Night directed by Broadway director B.T. McNicholl, Bands Brew & BBQ, Just for Kids, Surprise Squad, and Spooktacular. She has been a part of Circle Theatre Company since 2014, and loves being able to share her passion of performing with all ages.

Addi Light

CREATIVE TEAM MEMBER | CIRCLE STUDIO PLAYERS DIRECTOR

Addi Berry Light is an Orlando, FL native who has worked in the performing arts since she was 10 years old. Graduating from Wagner College in NYC with a degree in theater, she’s worked onstage in many productions (favorites include Into the Woods, Anything Goes, Hello Dolly, Cats, Iolanthe, and Titanic the Musical) and backstage (costuming and wardrobe supervision) on productions like A Chorus Line and Monty Python’s Spamalot. Other projects she’s had the pleasure of collaborating on include a revolutionary war drama in NC as well as small, specialized shows with local production companies. She’s worked on many voiceover projects in both FL and NC, most notably for the Walt Disney Company. For the last 5 years, she’s performed at Universal Studios Orlando, bringing to life characters from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. From a very young age, Addi was sure the Lord had called her to use her creative talents in the theater industry but it wasn’t until adulthood that she felt her calling shift to sharing her knowledge and experience with younger performers! She is thrilled to help students at Circle learn how to hone their craft and approach performance opportunities from a biblical worldview, advancing the gospel of Jesus Christ through the performing arts.

Venues & Theatres

Venue

THE FOUNDRY CENTER

In partnership with The Foundry Church (formerly Metro Church) in Winter Springs, all Circle Theatre shows are performed in the newly refurbished Foundry Center. All tickets in both the Main Stage Theatre and The Commons are reserved seating.

MAIN STAGE THEATRE

The Main Stage of the Foundry Center is a 350-seat proscenium theatre.

THE COMMONS

The Commons is our smaller, flexible space that accommodates audiences of 50-150+.

Seating charts are available on our ticketing website.

Ticketing Policies

Ticket Exchange Policy

Circle Theatre Company tickets are non-refundable. If you’re unable to attend your performance date, you may return your tickets to Circle Theatre Company as a tax-deductible donation. We ask that you please notify the Box Office at least 24 hours prior to your originally scheduled reservation if you intend to donate your tickets for tax credit. Tickets for past performances cannot be considered a donation. CTC does not offer credits for missed performances. There are no refunds.

Lost Ticket Replacement

If you lose your tickets, call the Box Office and we can reprint them for you. Reprinted tickets will be held at WILL CALL under your last name, and can be picked up on the date of the performance.

Ticketing Discounts

When discounts are available, they cannot be applied to an order retroactively and cannot be combined with any other discounts.

Ticket Purchasing

We use an outside vendor for all ticket purchasing. Your ticket will be automatically emailed to you at the time of purchase.

Sold Out Performances

Although an event may sell out, tickets do often become available. Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. In the event of a performance selling out, a wait-list will be created at the box office. Ten minutes prior to curtain, the box office will release tickets to those on the wait list.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time do the doors open?

Doors open for performances approximately thirty minutes before performances begins.

Can I take pictures or video tape the performances?

No. Due to licensing restrictions, the use of cameras, video equipment, phones, and other recording devices is strictly prohibited during all performances.

What happens if I arrive late?

If you arrive after the show has started, for the respect, comfort, and safety of the patrons who arrived on time, you will be seated in the back of the theatre (at the House Manager’s discretion) until intermission. At that time, an usher will be happy to show you your assigned seats.

What time should I arrive at the theatre?

We recommend you arrive thirty to sixty minutes prior to curtain when the lobby opens; especially if you have tickets at Will Call.

How much time should I allow for parking?

Plenty of free parking is available on-site. No extra time is required.

I can’t make a performance, can I give my tickets to a friend?

If your schedule changes and you are unable to attend a performance for which you have tickets, you can give your tickets to a friend. If you choose to give your tickets to a friend, please make sure to give them your order number.