APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center announced that its Center Stage High School Musical Theater Program 'remarkably expanded' to 34 schools in the northeast Wisconsin area as it enters its ninth year. There are a few first-timers as well, including Gibraltar, Howards Grove, Sheboygan Falls and Valders. Chief Programming Officer Amy Gosz said the expansion proves that the program has grown in both its impact and the amount of talent in the community. Pitching for Parkinson’s in Grand Chute provides insight and support to those living with disease "Through the Center Stage Program, students gain invaluable experiences and forge lasting connections with their peers, enriching their passion for theater and contributing to a more united and supportive community," Gosz said via a release. The program was started in 2016 and aspires to honor and support those who participate in musical theater in high school. The end of the musical season culminates at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in May with a Tony Awards-esque showcase for all participating schools. For the scheduled musicals for each school, visit this link.