The Purpose of our Community Involvement Program (CIP) is to nurture the creative and theatrical talents of children and families of diverse backgrounds by providing affordable educational drama experiences and outreach opportunities. Through this program, eligible families may receive scholarships for classes and tickets to productions. We also partner with other service organizations to provide Outreach Classes in the community.

This program is funded in part through generous donations from

The Buchanan-cates Family and   

Accepting applications for Summer Camps beginning February 11, 2008
... spots fill extremely fast!

Children's Theatre offers full and partial scholarships for students to attend enrichment classes at Children's Theatre (in ImaginOn) and at satellite locations  Ballantyne, South Charlotte and North Charlotte).  If a scholarship is awarded, a $15.00 annual registration fee is due once per family per year.

Scholarship Criteria and Conditions

The following household size and income standards are used to determine eligibility.

Occasionally, extenuating circumstances may determine scholarship eligibility.  If your circumstances do not match the income listed above, you may still be eligible.  Indicate your circumstances on the application form or call the Community Involvement Director.

• Registration fee must be paid by designated deadline or student will be removed from class.
• Scholarships are awarded on a first-come first-serve basis.
• The entire application must be filled out to be considered.
• Students must arrive on time for class.  Excessive tardiness could affect future scholarship eligibility and may result in dismissal from class.
• Students must attend at least 80 percent of classes.  If a student misses more than 2 classes per semester or 1 summer class per weekly camp the child will be ineligible for scholarship for a one-year period. In case of emergency, call the Community Involvement Director as soon as possible.
• Inappropriate behavior in class could affect future scholarship eligibility and may result in dismissal from class.
• Students are eligible for only one scholarship per registration session. (i.e. Fall session, Winter session, Summer camp, School of Theatre Training)
• Scholarships do not carry over from session to session.  An application is necessary for each class session. (Only one tax return required per year.)
• No faxed applications will be accepted.

How to apply for an Enrichment Class Scholarship

• Print out the Scholarship Application.
  (you will need Acrobat Reader installed on your computer)
• Visit the Education pages and find a class that is appropriate for your child.
• Fill out both pages of the application. To be considered the entire application must be completed.
• Attach your most recent tax return. It will be shredded immediately after review.
• Mail the form or drop it by the Children’s Theatre in ImaginOn, 300 E. 7^th Street, Charlotte NC 28202.
• If a scholarship is awarded to your child, you will receive a letter of acceptance from the Community Involvement Director.
• Send in the registration fee before the deadline.

Deadlines
Summer Camp Scholarship Deadline
Friday, May 9, 2008
*Applying before the scholarship deadline does not guarantee availability. Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Scholarship spaces often fill before the application deadline.

Scholarship Tickets

The Community Involvement Program also offers scholarship tickets to MainStage productions and special events for groups and organizations that work with youth that are in crisis or receive public assistance.  Scholarship tickets are distributed on a first come first serve basis.

Terms and Conditions

• Tickets should only be used by the organization that requested them.  
• If unable to attend, you must notify the CIP Director 5 days before the event.
• Once approved, tickets can be picked up only after signing the Scholarship Ticket Letter of Agreement.
• Arrive 30 minutes early to ensure entire party will be seated together.
• Since some performances are not suitable for younger audiences, we ask you bring only children of the recommended ages.  NO CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS OLD, PLEASE.

How to apply for Scholarship Tickets

• Call Children's Theatre at 704-973-2800 to receive a Scholarship Ticket order form and Letter of Agreement from the Community Involvement Director.
• Mail the form or drop it by the Children’s Theatre in ImaginOn 300 E. 7^th Street, Charlotte NC 28202.
• Upon approval you will receive notification that you have been awarded tickets.
• You must come to Children's Theatre to pick up your tickets from the CIP Director.

Outreach Classes

The Community Involvement Program offers classes to organizations and groups that work with students who are in crisis or receive public assistance.  Classes are tailored to best suit the needs of each site. The Classes are designed to help nurture the artistic and theatrical talents of children and to help children become more self-confident and develop better life skills.

Criteria for Outreach Sites

• Enthusiasm and commitment of youth director/coordinator
• Adequate programming space (large open space, no interruptions, secure)
• Core group of students that meet on a regular basis
• Parental/volunteer involvement

If you are interested in having outreach classes at your site, call Children's Theatre and ask for the Community Involvement Director.

If you have any questions about any of our Community Involvement Programs, Please contact:

Sidney Horton
Community Involvement Director704-973-2836