User:Lizawb/Children's Theater of Charlotte

Founded in 1948, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte has become one of the country’s largest arts and education organizations serving young people. Nationally recognized for the breadth and strength of its programs, the Theatre serves over 320,000 families and young people a year with professional productions and education programs. Children’s Theatre of Charlotte and the Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County have formed a nationally unique collaboration in the creation of ImaginOn: The Joe and Joan Martin Center.

Mission: To enrich the lives of young people, ages 3-18, of all cultures, through theatre and education experiences of the highest quality.

Vision: To transform the way people experience children's Theatre.

The Theatre mounts performances from September through May in two theatre spaces at ImaginOn: the 570-seat McColl Family Theatre and the 250-seat Wachovia Playhouse. The Theatre is also home to a fully professional touring company, the Tarradiddle Players, which travels across North Carolina and throughout the Southeast. One of the Southeast’s only true repertory companies, the Tarradiddle Players have now performed for well over 1,200,000 people.

Education Programs
In addition to it's productions, the Theatre offers a full range of Education Programs. Each year the Theatre enrolls nearly 3,000 young people in Enrichment classes at the main facility and satellite locations throughout the county. Children’s Theatre of Charlotte also implements programs in the Charlotte-Mecklenrug Schools (CMS) system, including in-school residencies and a Substance Abuse Prevention program made up of a production and follow up workshop that tour eighth grade classrooms. The Theatre also holds extensive week-long camp programs during the summer months.

Community Involvement Program
The Theatre's Community Involvement Program (CIP) encourages participation among audiences traditionally underserved by arts organizations. Through this program, eligible families may receive scholarships for classes and tickets to productions. Children's Theatre of Charlotte also partners with other service organizations to provide Outreach Classes in the community.