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Below, we’ve outlined the broad range of experiences we’ll offer families this season. Dramas and musicals on a Broadway scale will be complimented by powerful, intimate productions from our Tarradiddle Players and exciting work from guest artists. Shows and classes for preschoolers will introduce children to our work, even as we offer more programming for elementary, middle and high school ages than ever before. It’s all part of fulfilling our vision: to transform the way people experience children’s theatre. We look forward to seeing you many times this season … together we’ll soar to new heights of enchantment, enrichment, and wonder. |
The
Crown Experience Spectacular. Dazzling. Grand. Some stories are larger than life.
CTC’s Crown Experience productions allow our creative team to
stretch their talents and soar, bringing you theatre on a
Broadway scale. Award-winning shows like The Lion, the Witch and
the Wardrobe, Go, Dog. Go! and The Wizard of Oz have set a new
standard for professional theatre in the Southeast. This year’s
Crown Experience productions are Peter Pan,
The Best
Christmas Pageant Ever, A Year With Frog and Toad,
The Drama Club and
Alice in Concert. |
The
Tarradiddle Experience Enchanting. Inventive. Engaging. Intimate storytelling at its
best. Our Tarradiddle Players’ performances are built on simple
but powerful theatrical styles, bringing characters to life with
humor, depth and emotional understanding. Whether it’s the
slapstick humor of Commedia dell’arte, a thoughtful take on a
favorite fairy tale, or deeply moving theatre for older
children, a Tarradiddle performance leaves audiences feeling
like they’ve been sharing time with a best friend. Tarradiddle
Experience productions this season are
A Thousand Cranes,
The Velveteen Rabbit,
The True Story of the Three
Little Pigs and The Commedia
Aladdin. |
The
Preschool Experience Whimsical. Joyful. Participatory. Performances and classes for
developing young minds. One of our greatest thrills is
introducing young children to the world of theatre, through
professional productions and classroom experiences designed
specifically for preschoolers. On stage, talented actors use
simple sets, costumes and props to share familiar stories, songs
and poems, weaving theatrical magic with plenty of audience
participation. This year's preschool performances are
Tarradiddle Tales and
Animal Tales. In the classroom, creative movement and
storytelling become powerful tools for building social skills
and imaginative thinking. See Pre-K
Classes for information on Fall and Winter offerings. |
The Youth
Stage Experience Confidence. Creativity. Camaraderie. Creating opportunities for
young stars to shine. CTC’s Education Programs help young people
learn about themselves and the world around them through the
exploration of theatre skills. In addition to eight-week classes
and summer camps, we offer year-long programs with public
performance opportunities through the
Performance Company,
Junior Performance Company, and through
OnStage productions
featuring large student casts performing ensemble plays and
musicals. |
The Young
Adult Experience Expressive. Edgy. Evocative. Powerful work that speaks honestly
to teens. This season’s productions for middle and high school
audiences includes the world premiere of The Drama Club, the award-winning production
The Secret Life of Girls, our substance abuse prevention play
The Ice Cream Man and a Shakespeare
production that will tour CMS high schools. We also offer
teen classes for acting and
technical theatre, and pre-professional theatre training
through the Ensemble Company. |
The
Visiting Artist Experience Music and Dance. Puppetry. Mime. Showcasing talented artists
from across the region. In addition to producing our own
award-winning work, CTC is proud to bring you a variety of
visiting artists each season, from
singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist
Billy Jonas, to
Charlotte’s own Grey Seal Puppets and
Omimeo Mime Theatre. This
year we’re also proud to welcome Djembe Fire!,
an exciting African Dance and Drum troupe. |
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