CTC's Blog: Off Book

Ahoy, adventurers! The excitement of Treasure Island doesn’t have to end when the curtain falls—you can keep the spirit of pirates, maps, and hidden gold alive right at home. We’ve put together a collection of...

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Treasure Island with CTC’s Artistic Director...

Close your eyes and picture a pirate. Do you see a rugged sailor with a parrot on his shoulder? A weathered treasure map marked with a big red X? A chest of gold buried on a secret island? Here’s the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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,...