2024-25 School Shows

Field Trips to Children’s Theatre of Charlotte offer professional theatre productions for school audiences. Our home at ImaginOn features two state-of-the-art theatres, and all Children’s Theatre productions align with curriculum set forth in the Common Core State Standards and the North Carolina Essential Standards. Our free Teacher Resource Guides provide detailed information and activities to complement each production. Our dedicated and experienced school show team help ensure a safe and smooth field trip experience for every school.
If you are a Homeschool family  ►click here for booking information. Shows below are listed in chronological order. You can also view shows by suggested grade ranges (right/bottom depending on your screen size). Larger groups (20+) can view specific dates/times for school shows from the Booking Request links below (choose the show/s you're interested in from the checkbox list). Click a show image to view/hide details.
If you have students with special needs please ►click here for more information.
Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat

Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat

Apr 2 - May 1, 2025
For PreK - 3rd grade

Based on the book by Dr. Seuss | Play originally produced by the National Theatre of Great Britain | Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

McColl Family Theatre | One Act, approx 60 min
From the moment his tall, red-and-white-striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that The Cat in the Hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat that they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and the craziest of ideas, he is certainly loads of fun. He turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure... but what will mum find when she gets home...?
Themes: Trust and honesty, living life to the fullest

Booking Request (20 or more) Homeschool (less than 20)
The Odyssey Experience

The Odyssey Experience

Apr 22-30, 2025
For grades 3rd and up

By Christopher Parks

Wells Fargo Playhouse | One Act, approx 60 min
Come on a wild adventure with the famed warrior Odysseus, king of Ithaca, in this completely interactive production! Adapted from the Greek poet Homer’s The Odyssey, this innovative experience welcomes you to be a part of the play as you are transported back to the time of the Trojan War. This participatory style of theatrical storytelling, experiential theater, will take you on a journey unlike any you’ve ever traveled before.
Themes: Courage, loyalty, adventure, Western culture

Booking Request (20 or more) Homeschool (less than 20) Resource Guide

Homeschool Bookings

If you are a part of a larger Homeschool group or association and are booking for a group of 20+ people, please use the Booking Request (20 or more) link below each show. If you are Homeschool group or family booking for less than 20 people, please use the Homeschool (less than 20) link below each show (an online account and a VISA or Mastercard will be needed to complete your booking). If you have any questions please contact Chris Stonnell, School Group Sales & Performance Coordinator (704-973-2829).

Students with Special Needs

We are able to provide accommodations during our school shows for students with special needs. This includes students who use wheelchairs, walkers, have hearing or visual impairments, or those on the autism spectrum who require access to quiet spaces, headphones, fidgets, or other sensory objects. If you know of any special seating needs for your school group, please list them on your booking request form in the box marked “Special Needs” so that our team will be prepared to provide the appropriate accommodations.
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For booking questions or more information please contact:
Chris Stonnell, School Group Sales & Performance Coordinator (704-973-2829)

SHOWS BY GRADE

  • + PreK
    The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!
    Caleb Sigmon LIVE! Theatre of Illusion
    Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat
  • + Younger Elementary (K-2nd)
    Grace for President
    The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical
    The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!
    Tiara's Hat Parade
    Caleb Sigmon LIVE! Theatre of Illusion
    Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat
  • + Older Elementary (3rd-5th)
    School of Rock The Musical
    Grace for President
    The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical
    The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!
    Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Musical
    Tiara's Hat Parade
    Caleb Sigmon LIVE! Theatre of Illusion
    Breach of Peace: The Freedom Riders of 1961
    Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat
    The Odyssey Experience
  • + Middle School
    School of Rock The Musical
    Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Musical
    Caleb Sigmon LIVE! Theatre of Illusion
    Breach of Peace: The Freedom Riders of 1961
    The Odyssey Experience

BENEFITS TO YOU

  • High-quality productions of classics, musicals, and new works performed by professional actors.
  • All shows meet specific NC Language and Theatre Arts Curriculum Standards.
  • Resource Guides provided for each show, featuring creative activities that support lesson plans and reinforce curricular connections before and after your field trip.
  • Helpful, friendly staff - plus simple, safe, and organized drop-off and pick-up for buses.
  • Flexible show times with bell schedules in mind.
  • Spaces available at ImaginOn for lunch before or after the show.

Group Visits to ImaginOn

  • Round out your field trip with a scheduled visit to the Spangler Library or the Teen Loft (group visits must be scheduled in advance).
  • The Spangler Library is open to ages 11 and under. To schedule a group visit, call 704-416-4630.
  • The Teen Loft is open to ages 12-18. To schedule a group visit, call 704-416-4660.
  • Get details here.
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