Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Destination for Family Theater Excellence
Children's Theatre (CTC) stands as the nation's largest and most acclaimed theatre dedicated to young audiences, serving multigenerational communities through transformative theatrical experiences. Since our incorporation in 1975, we have produced over 200 new works, redefining the canon of theatre for young people while earning three Tony Award nominations, including a historic win for regional theatre excellence. Our mission to educate, challenge, and inspire is realized through world-class productions like Dr. Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas! and Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile, alongside comprehensive education programs that annually engage thousands of children.As stewards of the land historically occupied by the Wahpekute People of the Dakota Nation, we maintain a deep commitment to justice, equity, and inclusion through our ACT One platform, ensuring our stages reflect the diverse communities we serve. Our technical artistry in scenic and costume design, combined with innovative puppetry and interactive experiences, creates unforgettable theatrical journeys that spark curiosity and empathy across generations.
Services
Theater Productions
Education Classes
Summer Camps
Field Trips
Workshops
Event Rentals
Script Licensing
Accessibility Services
Audition Programs
Community Engagement
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of excellence in youth theater production
- Our Tony Award-winning productions combine artistic mastery with innovation
- We provide inclusive theater experiences with accessibility accommodations
- Our education programs serve thousands of children annually
- We create world-class adaptations of beloved children's literature
Services
Theater Productions
CTC produces award-winning theatrical experiences for young audiences and families. Our season features adaptations of classic children's literature, original works, and interactive experiences. Each production combines technical artistry with educational value, creating memorable performances that inspire creativity and critical thinking in children and adults alike.
Education Classes
Our Theatre Arts Training program offers immersive acting, voice, and movement instruction for youth aged 2-18. Classes develop performance skills while fostering confidence, collaboration, and creativity. The curriculum includes sequential skill-building programs and special initiatives for early childhood development through theatrical experiences.
Summer Camps
CTC's summer camps provide hands-on theater experiences for children of all skill levels. Participants engage in performance creation, technical theater workshops, and collaborative storytelling. These programs emphasize creative exploration while developing artistic abilities and social-emotional skills in a supportive environment.
Field Trips
We offer educational field trip opportunities that combine live theater attendance with curriculum-aligned learning activities. These experiences include pre-show workshops, post-show discussions, and educational materials that enhance classroom learning through theatrical engagement for students of all ages.
Accessibility Services
CTC provides comprehensive accessibility accommodations including ASL interpretation, audio description, and sensory-friendly performances. Our commitment to inclusion ensures all patrons can experience our productions through specialized seating, assistive listening devices, and tailored audience support services.
Questions
What age groups do CTC productions cater to?
Our productions are designed for all ages, with specific shows tailored for younger audiences (ages 2-6) and older children (ages 7-18), plus family-friendly performances.
Are there educational programs available for schools?
Yes, we offer field trips, residencies, and workshops aligned with school curricula, including pre- and post-show educational materials and activities.
What accessibility accommodations are available?
We provide ASL interpretation, audio description, sensory-friendly performances, and wheelchair-accessible seating for all our productions.
Can I purchase tickets for multiple shows at once?
Yes, create-your-own subscriptions allow purchasing tickets for 3+ shows at once with special pricing benefits for our season productions.
Do you offer group ticket discounts?
Group discounts are available for parties of 10 or more through our group sales program for most mainstage productions.
Reviews (6)
Allie Sponsel
Jan 19, 2022
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Our family has developed Christmas tradition of seeing a play as our "main gift" and it's an incredible experience! We have seen Cinderella (twice), The Grinch that Stole Christmas and Annie and they were all marvelous! Such a talented group of people!
Danielle Dombrock
Jan 12, 2022
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So glad that it is in person again. Need negative proof, mask and ticket. Annie was amazing!! Great cast and crew. Going back this weekend.
Ryan Pena
Jan 02, 2022
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Annie was absolutely magical! Seeing my girls experience the magic the cast and crew brought to us all was a memory Ill never forget!
Geo E.
Dec 31, 2021
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We came here to participate in a kid's theater workshop for our 3-year-old. We had a great time. Alex was her teacher and did a fineness working with some unruly tots. Thank you!
Cyndee Hagen
Dec 30, 2021
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Great production. All the actors, including Sandy, did a fantastic job. I also appreciated the precautions that were implemented to help insure we all stayed safe and that performances could continue.
V. C.
Dec 22, 2021
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Very good. Very organized. Need proof of negative covid test or proof of vaccination. Masks are required. Saw Annie the Musical. Very good show. Very professional. Staff was very helpful and friendly.
