Our Values
We believe there should be no life left untouched by the arts.
We believe every single child deserves an equal opportunity to experience and the arts.
We believe in positively transforming the notion of children's theatre.
We believe in creating change for the families of the Northeast.
Programs & Services Overview
The Four Components
On Stage: Our professional year-round season of original musicals and plays, as well as adored classics, for audiences of all ages. The series is presented through innovative and unparalleled production quality, which resonates with today's youth. Specialized programming, complimenting the season, includes in-school performances, talkbacks, workshops and more.
Touring: Our professional on-the-road company. Touring is dedicated to reaching a wider audience and exposing our NCTC performances to the entire region. Touring is intended for school settings, community centers and organizations, arts institutions, and comparable educational environments. Touring productions are accompanied by a multifaceted educational component.
Education & Outreach: Our commitment to fostering and nurturing future artists of our generation beyond the walls of NCTC. This component, carried out by highly respected teaching artists, is grounded in the belief that all children should receive equal learning opportunities. Programming includes seminars, master classes, workshops, after-school residencies and more.
Conservatory: Our institution focused on creating and offering comprehensive theatre arts training for students of all ages. Conservatory features an array of classes and programs in the performing arts, as well as our special needs intensive "Theatre Arts Connection." The Conservatory also oversees the Apprentice Company and the Youth Ensemble.
