About Charles Segal Productions
CHARLES SEGAL
You don't become a world renowned pianist and composer overnight. Charles Segal has been practicing the art of piano for over half a century. Loved the world over, award winning and multi talented Charles Segal has received many honors and awards, including South African Grammys.
A master pianist and composer, Charles Segal blends feeling with the perfect combination of notes to stir the soul and ease the spirit; or ignite, delight and stimulate the mind. Whether it's his award winning children's music and musicals, romantic melodies, upbeat jazz or relaxing tunes, Charles has a unique and intuitive talent that moves his listeners
He is a talented, classically trained, accomplished jazz and commercial pianist and composer. Born in Lithuania, he was raised in South Africa, where he became a celebrity pianist and a prolific composer of over 1,000 songs, including award-winning songs and many now traditional South African songs. Charles is the featured performer on over 200 albums.
He is a founding member of the South Africa Music Rights Organization as a composer and a publisher. He was also a regular performer on the SABC networks. Charles Segal Music School was the largest one of its kind in South Africa and Segal's Publications published many popular Music Tutor Books. Charles emigrated to the USA in 1986, where he has continued to be prolific in composing and recording. He is a member of BMI.
COLLEEN SEGAL
COLLEEN SEGAL is the director of Centre Stage Theatre. She was born in South Africa. Colleen has a matriculation certificate in music and a degree and a teacher's diploma in English and Drama from the University of Cape Town. She has been a professional actress and a singer and keyboardist in a popular national touring pop group, "The In-Set".
Colleen writes and produces original Musical Theatre shows that are popular in schools and camps worldwide. Her Children's stories and albums were broadcast regularly on the SABC. She also trains people in communication and presentation skills, and has written speech tutor books. Colleen now resides in the USA and is a member of BMI and the Society of Children's Book Writer's and Illustrators.
CHARLES SEGAL MUSIC
(also known as Charles Segal Publications and Segal's Publications) Has been operational since the 1960's. It incorporates a Publishing Company, CD Production Company, Song Library and a Musical Theatre Company.
CHARLES SEGAL PUBLICATIONS
Has a catalog of over 2,000 songs, including award winning hits. We also publish Sheet Music Albums and Music Tutor Books
CD PRODUCTION COMPANY
We produce quality CDs in a variety of genres, including Pop, Jazz, Relaxing Music, Classical, Country, Holiday, Children's, Retro, New Age, Piano and Orchestra, World Music, Traditional, Showtunes.
CUSTOMIZED / PERSONALIZED CDs
We are a resource for businesses to use quality music as a marketing tool to enhance their image. Businesses choose from a wide variety of original music to make a compilation CD with a customized cover. Businesses sell their CDs to the public, or distribute them as promotional gifts for their customers.
SONG LIBRARY
We are also an online resource for producers of films, TV and stage shows or commercials who need songs and incidental music for background or to feature in their productions.
CENTRE STAGE THEATRE
In addition, we have also been a resource for producers and teachers. Original Musical Theatre and Children's Theatre.