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Children's Theatre
Children's theatre is a theatre for younger audiences. Children's Theatre or Children's Theater may also refer to: * Theatre for Early Years, blanket term for theatrical events designed for audiences of pre-school children * Youth Theatre Individual theatres Europe * Baku Children's Theatre * Branko Mihaljević Children's Theatre * Orna Porat Children's Theater * Stretford Children's Theatre Nordamarica * Birmingham Children's Theatre * Children's Theatre Company * Children's Theatre in the Woods * Dallas Children's Theater * Delaware Children's Theatre * First Stage Children's Theater * InterAction Children's Theatre * Mill Run Children's Theatre * Missoula Children's Theatre * Montreal Children's Theatre * Nashville Children's Theatre * NBC Children's Theatre * Oregon Children's Theatre * Seattle Children's Theatre * Silver Lake Children's Theatre Group * Talespinner Children's Theatre See also * * {{disambig Children's theatre Youth theatre companies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
First Stage Children's Theater
The First Stage Children's Theater is a professional American children's theater based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, founded in 1987. Its season consists of six "mainstage" shows, two shows for very young audiences, and two shows from its award-winning Young Company. First Stage also provides education for children and youth interested in theater. One of the largest children's theaters in the nation, First Stage has large annual audiences and is the second biggest theater company in Milwaukee. The theater's main performance venue is the Todd Wehr Theater at the Marcus Center, with additional performance space and headquarters in the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center. History The First Stage Children's Theater, founded in 1987, was originally named First Stage Milwaukee. The young theater's first season (1987–1988) showed only 3 plays, ''The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'', ''Macbeth'' and ''The Sleeping Beauty.'' The theater's model began with a plan to produce one play for young chil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silver Lake Children's Theatre Group
The Silver Lake Children's Theatre Group (SCTG) is an American incorporated 501(c)(3) organization A 501(c)(3) organization is a United States corporation, Trust (business), trust, unincorporated association or other type of organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the United States Code. It is one of ... providing drama training and productions for young people 7–18 years old. Described as "smart theater for children" by the ''Los Angeles Times'', the SCTG continues to present productions of children's theater with complex ideas, themes, characters, and staging. Nearly all plays are original productions co-written by the students through its Writing Mentorship Program. The group is led by its co-founder, screenwriter Broderick Miller. References External links * Children's theatre {{US-theatre-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seattle Children's Theatre
The Seattle Children's Theatre (SCT) is a resident theatre for young audiences in Seattle, Washington, founded in 1975. Its main performances are at the Seattle Center in a 482-seat and a 275-seat theatre, and its main theater runs from June through September. SCT also has a drama school with its own performances during the summer, connecting education and the arts. SCT is a member of Theatre Puget Sound, International Performing Arts for Youth, and Theatre Communications Group. As of 2020, SCT has produced over 269 plays, 120 of which are world premieres. Education programs SCT has several theatre education programs held at schools and other organizations in the Seattle area. The on-site Drama School has classes year-round, taught by professional artists, and produces summer shows providing young people with participatory theatre education and theatre arts training. SCT's Deaf Youth Drama Program, founded by brothers Howie and Billy Seago, ran from 1994 to 2007. Seattle Childr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oregon Children's Theatre
Oregon Children's Theatre (OCT) is a children's theatre organization based in Portland, Oregon, United States. History Originally created by Sondra Pearlman as the "Theatre for Young People" in 1988, OCT became a resident company of the Portland Center for the Performing Arts in 1991. As part of the COVID-19 pandemic, the theatre received between $150,000 and $350,000 in federally backed small business loan from US Bank as part of the Paycheck Protection Program The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a $953-billion business loan program established by the United States federal government during the First presidency of Donald Trump, Trump administration in 2020 through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and .... The company stated it would allow them to retain 91 jobs. References External links * Oregon Children's Theatreat Portland'5 Centers for the Arts 1988 establishments in Oregon Arts organizations established in 1988 Children's theatre Organizations based in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NBC Children's Theatre
''NBC Children's Theatre'' is an American television anthology series airing from November 3, 1963 to March 17, 1973. Its stories were primarily drawn from classical and contemporary children's literature, including The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood and Stuart Little. Narrators were Bill Cosby, Johnny Carson, Hugh Downs, and Burl Ives. Actors included Fran Allison, Geraldine Page, James Earl Jones, Jonathan Winters, Tony Dow, Tim Matheson, and Sterling Holloway. The show was nominated for four Primetime Emmys and won two Peabody Awards The George Foster Peabody Awards (or simply Peabody Awards or the Peabodys) program, named for the American businessman and philanthropist George Foster Peabody, George Peabody, honor what are described as the most powerful, enlightening, and in .... It is currently lost where the show hasn't been released on home video. Some of the episodes such as ''The World of Stuart Little'' and ''A Day with Bill Cosby'' had been found on collectio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nashville Children's Theatre
Nashville Children's Theatre (NCT) is one of the oldest continually operating professional children's theatre company in America. It is a member of the Theatre for Young Audiences, the ASSITEJ, and is affiliated with the Actors' Equity Association. History NCT was established in 1931 by the Junior League of Nashville. Originally called The Nashville Academy Theatre, it opened with the production of "Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp." NCT has performed at Belcourt Theatre, Vanderbilt University and Belmont University. Leadership and legacy NCT's legacy includes the profound impact of Scot Copeland, who served as producing artistic director for 30 years until his sudden passing in 2016. Under his leadership, NCT produced nearly 180 plays and achieved national acclaim, including being named one of the top five children's theatres in the U.S. by ''Time'' in 2004. Copeland was celebrated for his artistic vision, nurturing of young talent, and dedication to creating meaningful thea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montreal Children's Theatre
The Montreal Children's Theatre (MCT) is a children's theatre company in Montreal, Quebec. Founded in 1933 by Dorothy Davis and Violet Walters, the school is still in operation as of 2021. Walters and Davis started MCT "not necessarily to create young actors and actresses, but with the premise that good speech, self-esteem and confidence were primary goals …". MCT has presented over 700 stage productions to more than a quarter of a million children. A prominent alumnus of MCT is the actor William Shatner William Shatner (born March 22, 1931) is a Canadian actor. In a career spanning seven decades, he is best known for his portrayal of James T. Kirk in the ''Star Trek'' franchise, from his 1966 debut as the captain of the starship USS Enterpri .... History The first class at MCT in 1933 had less than 25 students and was held in a basement. The theatre was run by Davis and Walters until 1991. It was then managed by Sheila April, a former student, until 2006. In that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Missoula Children's Theatre
The Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) is a touring Theatre for Young Audiences, children's theater program that travels across the United States and internationally, casting local youths in performances of original plays based on classic children's stories. Based in Missoula, Montana, it is part of MCT, Inc., a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization that employs about 120 full-time staff members and also includes the Missoula Community Theatre. The Missoula Children's Theatre is believed to be the world's largest touring children's theatre. The mission statement of MCT is "the development of life skills in children through participation in the performing arts". The organization has traveled to 50 states, 5 Canadian Provinces and 17 countries. One goal of MCT is to "reach the small communities that have few creative outlets or resources for their children", and to "[help] our country's children grow into confident, successful citizens using the positive results of our programs". Travelin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mill Run Children's Theatre
Mill Run Playhouse (aka Mill Run Theatre) was a 1,600 seat theatre in the round in Niles, Illinois. It was built in 1965 on the grounds of the Golf Mill Shopping Center. It was scheduled to open in June 1965 but torrential rains delayed the opening to July 2, 1965. It was demolished in August 1984. Its last show was a performance by Lou Rawls on August 1. History Mill Run was originally a venue for off-Broadway shows. It closed sometime in the late 1960s. In 1969, a group headed by Gerald Kaufman, Sammy Davis Jr., and Donjo Medlevine (a former owner of the Chez Paris), leased the theater from Golf Mill Shopping Center. The plan of the new operators was to bring to the theater Las Vegas entertainers, each act opening on a Tuesday and performing 8 or 9 shows - 1 show each night from Tuesday through Thursday, 1 or 2 shows on Friday, and 2 shows on Saturday and Sunday (some shows were booked for weekend performances only, depending on popularity/availability of performers). Almos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
InterAction Children's Theatre
Interaction School of Performing Arts Co. (abbreviated as InterAction), formerly known as Interaction Children's Theatre (IACT), is a performing arts school in Saint John, New Brunswick. It was founded in 2001 by Kate Wilcott and is the only performing arts school of its kind in Southern New Brunswick. It serves hundreds of students each year through weekly classes, summer camps, and school outreach. Past shows ''The Sound of Music'' (2007) ''The Wizard of Oz'' (2008) ''Nicholas Knock'' (2002, 2016) ''Peter Pan'' (2003, 2009) '' Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang'' (2004, 2012) '' How to Eat Like a Child'' (2005, 2014) ''Charlotte's Web'' (2006, 2012, 2016) ''East of the Sun, West of the Moon'' (2006) ''Treasure Island'' (2007, 2016) ''The Saint John History Mystery'' (2007, 2010, 2017) ''The Snow Queen'' (2008, 2014) ''The Jungle Book'' (2009, 2018) ''Robin Hood'' (2010) ''Around the World In Eighty Days'' (2011) ''Cinderella'' (2011, 2019) ''Pirates of Penzance'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Delaware Children's Theatre
The Delaware Children's Theatre (DCT) is a community theatre in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. The theatre company occupies the historic New Century Club building. Theatre company Originally named the Children's Repertory Theatre of Wilmington, the organization began in 1973 with their first production of ''Pinocchio''. The organization relies on volunteers for all acting and nearly all support positions as a community theater. To cover operating expenses, DCT sells tickets and receives state support through the Delaware Division of the Arts. Tony Award winner John Gallagher, Jr. initially played Tom Sawyer as a child actor at the theatre before going on to Broadway theatre, Broadway. New Century Club The Theatre occupies the historic New Century Club (Milford, Delaware), New Century Club building. The organization constructed the building in 1893 and occupied it until 1975. The Delaware Dinner Theatre and Delaware Ballet Company then used the building until 1982 when DCT ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
