Putting Reader's Center Stage
Center Stage Reading is a literacy-based, in-school enrichment program where all students shine through Reader’s Theater.
About Center Stage Reading
Our Mission
Center Stage Reading is an in-school literacy enrichment program designed for students in Grades 3 and 4. Founded by a teacher and literacy specialist, the program leverages Reader’s Theater, an evidence-based instructional approach, to develop fluency through performance. Through engaging, collaborative reading experiences, students build vocabulary, deepen comprehension, strengthen prosody, and grow in confidence as readers, all while having fun!
The Residency
A structured path to confident, expressive reading.
6-Weeks | 45 Minutes
The 6-week residency introduces students to the foundational elements of fluent reading through our signature "spotlight" model , a predictable, engaging routine built on repeated reading.
Students learn to:
• Read smoothly using phrasing (scooping)
• Use punctuation to guide expression
• Develop character voice and emotion
• Build confidence through repeated reading and rehearsal
Each residency culminates in a final performance where every student shines.
Center Stage Reading
Offering Literacy-Based Enrichment Residencies
Where All Students Shine Like a Star!