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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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