Camps and Classes to Spark Your Creativity

Everyone is unique in how they learn and develop. Our classes and camps are rooted in the thinking that it all starts with a connection.
By forming friendships and having fun, students can unlock their imaginative power and potential.

ClassesAges 2 - 4th Grade | Fall and Winter sessions | ImaginOn
Student explores theatre concepts presented for their age using music, games, and crafts. There are no scripts or memorization. Students take part in the story through replay and improvisation led by our Teaching Artists. There are five- and ten-week classes with start dates that vary by program. While the structure of the classes stays the same, we introduce new themes and books every session. Creative Drama classes are great for building confidence and learning important social skills!
School of Theatre Training4th - 12th Grade | Fall and Winter sessions | ImaginOn
School of Theatre Training (SOTT) offers students a multi-week program studying the skills and techniques of theatre. Classes vary at every age level, guaranteeing we can meet them “right where they are” in their development.
Conservatory6th - 12th Grade | 20-weeks | ImaginOn
The CTC Conservatory is an audition-only company of students who are held to the highest standards. Its goal is to approach a student’s training holistically while in an intense, high-demand training environment. Regular attendance and a higher outside workload is expected.
Summer CampsAges 3 - 12th Grade | Half-day and Full-day Camps | ImaginOn and satellite locations
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s award-winning Summer Camps offer experiences for students ages 3 to 18 in a fun, interactive environment. Professional Teaching Artists lead campers in acting, singing, and dancing activities. Camps are grouped by age and offered at ImaginOn and satellite locations.
Junior Theater Festival4th - 12th Grade | Sept - Feb | ImaginOn + Travel 
The Junior Theater Festival (JTF) is an international festival for theatre students from all over the world. Each year, Children's Theatre of Charlotte puts together a troupe of 15-25 students to produce a 15 minutes Broadway Junior production cut to take to the competition. Throughout the festival weekend, students take workshops with industry professionals, experience live performances from Broadway stars, and make 3,000 new friends from all over the world.
OnStage6th - 12th Grade | 5-weeks | ImaginOn
OnStage connects our students' work in the classroom with a professional theatre experience. Students bring their talent to the stage while working with seasoned directors and designers. This program is only open to students enrolled in School of Theatre Training (SOTT - see above).
Summer Teen Musical Rising 4th Grade - recent 12th Grade graduates | 3- and 4-weeks | ImaginOn
SummerStage is a pre-professional teen production experience designed for those ready to take their craft to the next level. Intensive 3-week and 4-week programs offer rehearsal and performance experience led by industry professionals.

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Education Staff

EG Engle | Director of Education
Mary Katherine Smith | Camps & Community Programs Manager
Morgan Southard | Education Program Manager
Katie Kinser | Administrative Assistant
Karen Steele | Resident Teaching Artist
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