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Reset Room

Discover the Reset Room!

July 18, 2025

One of our Theatre Arts Training classrooms has received a makeover this summer! With the opening of our new Reset Room, students of all ages now have access to a calm, reliable space if they need a break...

Meet the 2025-2026 Acting Cohort

July 18, 2025

At Children’s Theatre Company, we believe in meeting the moment—and right now, the Twin Cities is home to a vibrant, thriving community of early-career actors. That’s why we’ve reimagined our traditional Performing Apprentice program and launched a...

Meet the Cast of Twelfth Night

June 25, 2025

This year’s Triple Threat Production is Twelfth Night by Kwame Kwei-Armah and Shaina Taub—a bold, music-filled reimagining of Shakespeare’s beloved romantic comedy. With Taub’s original jazz-funk score and a vibrant 1930s swing-era setting, this energetic...

Staff Spotlight: Amanda Maurer, Digital Marketing Coordinator

June 11, 2025

Amanda Maurer, Digital Marketing Coordinator at CTC, blends creativity and data to help get the word out about our organization and upcoming shows. In this Q&A, she shares about her role, offers tips for others interested in...

The Enormous Crocodile Makes Its U.S. Debut at CTC

June 6, 2025

He’s greedy, he’s grumptious, he’s horrid…and he’s coming to CTC in October 2025! The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle with his tummy rumbling…  Only the other jungle creatures...
Staff Spotlight Kyia Britts

Staff Spotlight: Kyia Britts, Associate Production Manager/Company Manager

May 13, 2025

From auditioning at 8 years old to orchestrating contracts, calendars, and catering, Kyia Britts brings her boundless passion for theatre to her role as Associate Production Manager and Company Manager at Children’s Theatre Company.

Fun Facts from the CTC Facilities Team

May 8, 2025

What do 1,027 light fixtures, 49 sinks, and a six-foot Grinch have in common? They’re all part of the wonderfully complex and quirky world behind the curtains at Children’s Theatre Company!  As our productions dazzle on stage,...

Lighting Up Frozen with 3D Printing

May 1, 2025

It’s all in the details, especially in a spectacular production like Disney’s Frozen. We had the opportunity to collaborate with local 3D printing company, ExBuild, to create stunning, custom-designed lanterns that enhance the show’s lighting, emotion,...
Extend Your Frozen Experience

Extend Your Experience: Activities Inspired by Disney's Frozen

April 14, 2025

Looking for more ways to bring the magic of Disney’s Frozen into your day? Whether you’re counting down to seeing the show or just can’t “let it go,” we’ve got you covered! From making...

Scandanavian Folklore and Traditions in Disney's Frozen

April 8, 2025

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