Claude Newsome (Performer) Claude Newsome (he/him) is so excited to perform with Centre Stage for the second time. Originally from Montgomery, Alabama, Claude is currently a Junior at Anderson University pursuing his BFA in Musical Theatre. You may have seen him in the ensemble of Shrek: The Musical at Greenville Theatre or as Franz in Rock of Ages with Market Theatre earlier this year. He encourages everyone to watch the 2000 film How the Grinch Stole Christmas starring Jim Carrey this holiday season.