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Off Book Alli St John Staff Spotlight

Staff Spotlight: Alli St. John, Casting Director

November 11, 2024

We sat down with CTC’s Casting Director, Alli St. John, to ask her some questions about what it’s like to be a Casting Director. Plus, she shares some Dos and Don’ts of auditioning that you won’t want to miss!
Generation Now Readings Collage

Generation Now: A Partnership We're Proud Of

November 7, 2024

Children’s Theatre Company is a proud part of Generation Now, a theatre partnership with the mission to not only expand the canon of theatre for multigenerational audiences, but to do so with intention for authentic representation of the communities...
Dean Holt, Director of The Grinch

Q&A with Dean Holt, Director of Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

November 7, 2024

Dean Holt is a Twin-Cities based actor and theatre artist. He is very happy to have the opportunity to sit in the director’s chair and share with you a story that is very near and dear to his heart...
Extend Your Grinch Experience

Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Extend Your Experience

November 5, 2024

Wish you could take the Grinch home with you? Extend your experience with these fun activities inspired by Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Drawing Lessons Cast and Crew

Meet the Cast of Drawing Lessons

November 1, 2024

Get ready to be inspired as you meet the talented cast of Drawing Lessons! This World Premiere play features stunning staging, projected illustrations, and live drawing that bring the story to life in captivating ways. With a mix of...
Michi Barall (Playwright, 'Drawing Lessons')

Q&A with Michi Barall, Drawing Lessons Playwright

October 28, 2024

We talked with Michi Barall, Drawing Lessons Playwright, and asked some questions about her life, her career and inspirations, and what she hopes audiences will experience during the show—enjoy!
Drawing Lessons at CTC

Drawing Lessons: Extend Your Experience

October 17, 2024

Extend your Drawing Lessons experience with these fun activities that you can do at home! 
Mary Charge Artist Staff Spotlight

Staff Spotlight: Mary Novodvorsky, Charge Artist

October 14, 2024

We sat down with CTC’s Charge Artist, Mary Novodvorsky, to ask her some questions about her position.
Drawing Lessons. Joe Mazza Chicago BraveLux

Step Back Into the 90s with Drawing Lessons

October 9, 2024

CTC’s new show, Drawing Lessons, takes its audience back to Minneapolis in the 1990s. Back to Beanie Babies, Spice Girls, and Semisonic; to Titanic, furbies, and scrunchies. Let’s take a look back at all of the things that made...
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Manhwa & Comic Inspiration Behind Drawing Lessons

October 8, 2024

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