Theatre 360 | Extending the theatre experience
Theatre 360 provides a way to interact with Children’s Theatre of Charlotte productions by extending the theatre experience for families and providing access to all! Best of all, many programs are free. One of our most popular events, Education Nights invite families to join the teaching artists and staff for a night full of backstage tours, workshops and a great show! Families enrolled in our education programs receive special discounts to these performances.
Audience Engagement
These interactive experiences located around the ImaginOn building are available from the first public performance of a production through the entire run of the show. The exhibits and activities change to reflect the uniqueness of each show.
Education Nights
Join your Teaching Artists and staff for a night full of backstage tours, workshops and of course a great show! Buy your tickets for these select performances and enjoy the FREE programs offered before and after the show.
Online Activities
We've created a variety of online activities for each of our 2019-2020 productions, hosted on Pinterest.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
| Activity | Location | Date | Time |
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Sensory Friendly Performance |
McColl Family Theatre |
Sun., Dec. 8 |
4:00 pm |
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Education Night: |
Welcome Desk & McColl Family Theatre |
Fri., Dec. 13 |
6:30 pm (backstage tour) + pre/post show activities |
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Cast Meet and Greet |
Story Jar area |
Sat., Dec. 15 |
5:00 pm |
|
Production Design Display |
McColl Family Theatre lobby |
Nov. 28 - Dec. 29 |
Open hours |
|
Photo Opportunity |
Page Stage |
Nov. 28 - Dec. 29 |
Open hours |
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Self-Guided Activity |
Spangler Library & Teen Loft |
Nov. 28 - Dec. 29 |
Open hours |
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs
| Activity | Location | Date | Time |
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Story Explorers Workshop w/ Spangler Library |
The Round |
Sat. Jan. 4 & Sat., Jan. 11 |
2:00 pm |
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Cast Meet and Greet |
Wells Fargo Playhouse lobby |
Sat., Jan. 11 |
4:00 pm |
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Sensory Friendly Performance |
Wells Fargo Playhouse |
Sun., Jan. 12 |
4:00 pm |
|
Education Night: backstage tour, pre-show activity, post-show demonstration |
Welcome Desk & Wells Fargo Playhouse |
Fri., Jan. 10 |
6:30 pm (backstage tour) + pre/post show activities |
|
Production Design Display |
Wells Fargo Playhouse lobby |
Jan. 4-18 |
Open hours |
|
Self-Guided Activity |
Spangler Library |
Jan. 4-18 |
Open hours |
Akeelah & the Bee
| Activity | Location | Date | Time |
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Cast Meet and Greet |
Story Jar area |
Sat., Feb. 9 |
3:30 pm |
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Sensory Friendly Performance |
McColl Family Theatre |
Sun., Feb. 16 |
7:00 pm |
|
Education Night: |
Welcome Desk & McColl Family Theatre |
Sat., Feb. 15 |
2:30 pm (backstage tour) + pre/post show activities |
|
Production Design Display |
McColl Family Theatre lobby |
Jan. 28 - Feb. 16 |
Open hours |
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Photo Opportunity |
Page Stage |
Jan. 28 - Feb. 16 |
Open hours |
|
Self-Guided Activity |
Spangler Library & Teen Loft |
Jan. 28 - Feb. 16 |
Open hours |
Grimmz Fairy Tales
| Activity | Location | Date | Time |
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Education Night: |
Welcome Desk & Wells Fargo Playhouse |
Sat., Feb. 29 |
1:30 (backstage tour) + pre/post show activities |
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Storytime Character Visit |
Spangler Library |
Sat., Mar. 7 |
10:30 am |
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Cast Meet and Greet |
Wells Fargo Playhouse lobby |
Sat., Mar. 7 |
4:00 pm |
|
Sensory Friendly Performance |
Wells Fargo Playhouse |
Sun., Mar. 8 |
4:00 pm |
|
Production Design Display |
Wells Fargo Playhouse lobby |
Feb. 18- Mar. 15 |
Open hours |
|
Self-Guided Activity |
Spangler Library & Teen Loft |
Feb. 18- Mar. 15 |
Open hours |
Dragons Love Tacos
| Activity | Location | Date | Time |
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Storytime Character Visit |
Spangler Library |
Sat., Apr. 4 |
10:30 am |
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Story Explorers Workshop w/ Spangler Library |
The Round |
Sat., April 4 |
2:00 pm |
|
Cast Meet and Greet |
Story Jar area |
Sat., April 11 |
4:00 pm |
|
Sensory Friendly Performance |
McColl Family Theatre |
Sun, April 26 |
4:00 pm |
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Education Night: Backstage tour, pre-show activity, post-show demonstration |
Welcome Desk & McColl Family Theatre |
Fri., May 1 |
6:30 pm (backstage tour) + pre/post show activities |
|
Production Design Display |
McColl Family Theatre lobby |
Mar. 31 - May 3 |
Open hours |
|
Photo Opportunity |
Page Stage |
Mar. 31 - May 3 |
Open hours |
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Self-Guided Activity |
Spangler Library |
Mar. 31 - May 3 |
Open hours |
Afflicted: The Daughters of Salem
| Activity | Location | Date | Time |
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Education Night: Backstage tour, pre-show activity, post-show talkback |
Welcome Desk & McColl Family Theatre |
Sat., Apr. 25 |
6:30 pm (backstage tour) + pre/post show activities |
|
Production Design Display |
Wells Fargo Playhouse lobby |
Apr. 10-26 |
Open hours |
|
Self-Guided Activity |
Teen Loft |
Apr. 10-26 |
Open hours |
Balloonacy
| Activity | Location | Date | Time |
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Storytime Character Visit |
Spangler Library |
Sat., May 30 |
10:30 am |
|
Production Design Display |
Wells Fargo Playhouse lobby |
May 26 - June 7 |
Open hours |
|
Self-Guided Activity |
Wells Fargo lobby |
May 26 - June 7 |
Open hours |
Past Events (for reference)
A Sick Day for Amos McGee
| Activity | Location | Date | Time |
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Storytime Character Visit |
Spangler Library |
Sat., Aug. 24 |
10:30 am |
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Production Design Display |
Wells Fargo Playhouse lobby |
Aug. 21 - Sept. 1 |
Open hours |
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Self-Guided Activity |
Wells Fargo Playhouse lobby |
Aug. 21 - Sept. 1 |
Open hours |
Peter Pan
| Activity | Location | Date | Time |
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Story Explorers Workshop w/ Spangler Library |
The Round |
Sat., Oct. 5 |
2:00 pm |
|
Education Night: |
Welcome Desk & McColl Family Theatre |
Fri., Oct. 11 |
6:30 pm (backstage tour) + pre/post show activities |
|
Storytime Character Visit |
Spangler Library |
Sat. Oct. 12 |
10:30 am |
|
Cast Meet and Greet |
Story Jar area |
Sat. Oct. 12 |
6:00 pm |
|
Sensory Friendly Performance |
McColl Family Theatre |
Sun., Oct. 13 |
7:00 pm |
|
Production Design Display |
McColl Family Theatre lobby |
Oct. 1 - Nov. 3 |
Open hours |
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Photo Opportunity |
Page Stage |
Oct. 1 - Nov. 3 |
Open hours |
|
Self-Guided Activity |
Spangler Library |
Oct. 1 - Nov. 3 |
Open hours |
The Invisible Boy
| Activity | Location | Date | Time |
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Story Explorers Workshop w/ Spangler Library |
The Round |
Sat., Nov. 2 |
2:00 pm |
|
Author & Illustrator Visit |
Spangler Library |
Sat., Nov. 9 |
Noon (after 11:00 am show) |
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Sensory Friendly Performance |
Wells Fargo Playhouse |
Sun., Nov. 10 |
4:00 pm |
|
Storytime Character Visit |
Spangler Library |
Sat., Nov. 16 |
10:30 am |
|
Education Night: |
Welcome Desk & Wells Fargo Playhouse |
Fri., Nov. 22 |
6:30 pm (backstage tour) + pre/post show activities |
|
Cast Meet and Greet |
Wells Fargo Playhouse lobby |
Sat., Nov. 23 |
4:00 pm |
|
Production Design Display |
Wells Fargo Playhouse lobby |
Nov. 4-24 |
Open hours |
|
Self-Guided Activity |
Spangler Library |
Nov. 4-24 |
Open hours |
Education Team
Michelle LongDirector of Education
Micah Hein
Camps & Community Programs Manager
Adam Montague
Early Childhood & School of Theatre Training Manager
Mavis Scully
Resident Teaching Artist
Karen Steele
Resident Teaching Artist
Stephanie Hurtado-Hoyos
Education Administrative Assistant
For more information about our education programs call 704-973-2837. Se habla español.
