What's Happening
Recent news and stories - from the stage, behind-the-scenes, in our classrooms, and beyond.Poet and Teaching Artist Junious "Jay" Ward Takes to the Mic
Charlotte's inaugural Poet Laureate named MC for Poetry Out Loud Competition at ImaginOn
FAST FACT: His debut full length collection of poetry Composition is available now.
Nov 2023
Children's Theatre named NC partner for Poetry Out Loud.
High school students will come to ImaginOn for the statewide recitation contest in Feb 2024.
FAST FACT: Since 2005, Poetry Out Loud has grown to reach more than 4.2 million students and 72,000 teachers from 18,000 schools and organizations.
Oct 2023
Catching the Moon: A Young Girls Baseball Dream picked for prestigious SC New Play Festival.
Four-day festival features yet-to-be-produced plays and musicals "by today’s hottest playwrights." See it on stage Mar 9-24, 2024
FAST FACT: The festival is billed as "a destination event for theater lovers and a unique opportunity for Southeastern audiences to meet the artists and shape the future of American theater."
Sept 2023
CTC Welcomes New Director of Education
EG Engle moves from NY to NC and brings a wealth of experience with her.
FAST FACT: EG and her husband are proud parents to a new baby boy!
Sept 2023
Balloonacy Wins Fringe Ovation Award
Non-verbal play recognized at South African National Arts Festival
FAST FACT: Balloonacy first premiered at Children's Theatre in 2018.
Aug 2023
An Up-And-Coming Artist Makes Her Mark
Lakeetha Blakeney brings her talent to three shows as a part of the Paige Johnston Thomas Directing Assistantship.
FAST FACT: As the inaugural recipient of the Directing Assistantship, Lakeetha's name lives on a plaque located next to the Box Office.
About Paige Johnston Thomas
Paige Johnston Thomas was a beloved member of Charlotte’s theatre community. As an actor, director, educator, and patron, she worked with and influenced so many of those creating live theatre in Charlotte. Paige's legacy and profound influence in the arts lives on through the Paige Johnston Thomas Directing Assistantship.
May 2023
A Powerful Partnership
Autism Strong Foundation named exclusive sponsor of sensory-friendly performances for 2023-24 season.
FAST FACT: Children’s Theatre has offered sensory-friendly shows since 2016.
April 2023
Next Installment of The Kindness Project Planned for Spring 2024
Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl's Baseball Dream inspires kids to dream big.
FAST FACT: The Kindness Project is an initiative Children’s Theatre of Charlotte launched in 2017 to develop and commission original plays for young audiences that are grounded in actively displaying kindness toward others.
Dec 2022
A New Series Tackles Mental Health
The Front & Center Series brings a powerful touring production to all third graders in the CMS system.
FAST FACT: The idea is inspired by the true story of students being able to share things they wish their teacher knew.
Nov 2022
The Puppetry Journal Gives Praise
The quarterly publication recognized Resident Designer & Crafts Specialist Magda Guichard's talents in a one-page article.
FAST FACT: Magda is a former member of the Charlotte Roller Derby team.
Oct 2022