TCT has sponsored its Summer Youth Theatre for almost forty years. Beginning with Li'l Abner, in 1973, literally hundreds of young people from ages seven through twenty-one have learned about theatre by doing. For most of them, this is a chance to be part of a production, to gain the confidence that comes from auditioning in front of others, and to learn to appreciate the dramatic arts. For a few, it has been the beginning of a career -- in theatre, in broadcast journalism, in music or in communications. For all, it has been a chance to have fun on stage!
We take our role in fostering an appreciation for theatre seriously, and we've been fortunate to have had many adult volunteers take the time to work with these young people, and teach them the fundamentals of stagecraft, set design, costume and makeup. In addition to these adult volunteers, TCT has welcomed the chance to give college students majoring in drama the opportunity to share their knowledge and passion for the theatre arts by directing our summer programs. We've also been pleased to have both college and high school students serve as choreographers, music directors, set and lighting designers and stage managers. Providing these leadership roles to young people ensures our theatre of leadership for the future: both in the community and at TCT.

• Don’t miss TCT’s Alice In Wonderland Jr.(see cast list on audition page) June 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. and June 18 at 2 p.m. at the Lyric Theatre. Suzanne Oakley will direct. This fast-paced stage adaptation of Alice in Wonderland features updated dialogue and new arrangements of such classic Disney songs as “I’m Late,” “The Un-birthday Song” and “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah.”

For more info call the TCT office 844-1935.

Thanks to our corporate sponsor

The McCarty Company