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.

Coming This July

Les Misérables is the world’s longest-running musical. It is a true modern classic based on Victor Hugo's novel and featuring one of the most memorable scores of all time. 

In nineteenth-century France, Jean Valjean is released from nineteen years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a lifelong struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe Valjean can change his ways. Finally, during the Paris student uprising of 1832, Javert must confront his ideals after Valjean spares his life and saves that of the student revolutionary who has captured the heart of Valjean's adopted daughter.

Epic, grand, and uplifting, Les Misérables School Edition packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences worldwide. We are honored to bring this emotional musical to the students at The Pillars Youth Theater.

Please Note: This production is rated PG-13 due to content that may not be appropriate for all children. If you have any questions, please call 910-548-6323.

WHEN: Thursday - Saturday, July 23-25 at 7:00 pm.

TICKETS: Tickets are $18 for adults in the Gold Section, $15 for the Silver Section, and Children 12 and under are $12. Tickets will go on sale in July.
For tickets visit https://www.seeingplace.org/tickets.

WHERE: The Seeing Place. 315 Winchester Road, Jacksonville, NC 28546

LICENSING: “Les Miserables: Student Edition” is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI (mtishows.com).

Our next auditions are coming in August! Check back soon.

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

The Pillars