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 high school seniors
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 ages 9-12
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.
Our Current Production
It is time to
Ring the Bells!
Based on the Victor Hugo novel and featuring the soaring score from the Disney animated film, The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a powerful and moving musical that explores themes of love, identity, justice, and what it means to be truly human. With music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, this production combines epic storytelling, rich choral arrangements, and unforgettable characters to bring the bells of Notre Dame to life on stage.
WHEN: Our young performers will bring this masterpiece to the stage on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, July 27-29 at 7:00 pm.
WHERE: The Seeing Place. 315 Winchester Road, Jacksonville, NC 28540.
TICKETS: Tickets are $15 for adults in the Gold Seating, $12 for adults in the Silver Seating, and $10 for children under 12.
Tickets will go on sale on Monday, July 14th.
LICENSING: The Hunchback of Notre Dame is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com.
Want To Audition?
Fall 2025 auditions will open in August.
Join our email list to be notified when the show is announced
and audition packets are released.
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
