The Pillars
Youth Theater
at The Seeing Place
Training young artists to tell meaningful stories with excellence, integrity, and heart.
At The Pillars Youth Theater, we believe every student is uniquely gifted with purpose and creativity. Through auditioned productions and leadership tracks for students ages 13–18, students grow in skill, character, and community.
Each season, we offer:
Four fully realized productions in the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer Theater Program
Each production holds auditions open to performers ages 13 through 18 or students in 9th-12th grade.
Weekly rehearsals (Wednesdays & Thursdays, 4–6 pm)
Opportunities for student leadership, tech crew, and mentorship
A focus on collaboration, excellence, and storytelling that matters
Classes coming in 2026 for Middle School.
This Program Is For:
Students who are . . .
Passionate about theater
Willing to commit to the rehearsals, program, pillars, and process we have created
Ready to grow in skill, confidence, and responsibility
Open to learning both onstage and offstage
Ready to be a part of a robust learning community who tell amazing stories and are ready to see themselves and others in the stories we tell
The Pillars Youth Theater is rooted in seven values that guide every production, rehearsal, and decision we make.
Click here to learn more and meet our Student Leadership Board.
Auditions for our Spring production will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
We hope you will join us!
A New Godspell for a New Generation
Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden); and it took the world by storm. Led by the international hit, "Day by Day," Godspell features a parade of beloved songs, including "Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord," "Learn Your Lessons Well," "All for the Best," "All Good Gifts," "Turn Back, O Man" and "By My Side."
A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and a hefty dose of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus' life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus' messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life.
Boasting a score with chart-topping songs, a book by a visionary playwright (John-Michael Tebelak) and a feature film, Godspell is a sensation that continues to touch audiences.
WHEN: Friday, March 6 at 7 pm and Saturday, March 7 at 2 pm and 7 pm.
WHERE: The Seeing Place, 315 Winchester Road, Jacksonville, NC 28540.
TICKETS: Tickets are $15 for adults in Gold Seating, $13 for adults in Silver Seating, and $10 for children under 12.
Tickets are on sale to cast parents on January 8 at 10 am, and to the public on January 15 at 10 am. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.
GROUP RATES: Special pricing available for groups of 10 or more. Contact us at 910-548-6323 for details.
LISCENING: “GODSPELL” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com.
The Pillars is a theater company, not a weekly class.
Built for students who want to grow—not just perform.Want to know if The Pillars is the right fit for your family?
Email or call Erika Bain, and we can answer any questions you have.
910-548-6323 or contact@seeingplace.org
