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Extend Your Experience: Fun Activities Inspired by The Enormous Crocodile

October 1, 2025

Thank you for joining us for Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile The Musical! The adventure doesn’t have to end when you leave the theatre—keep the excitement going with these crocodile-inspired activities. From a crafty way...

Building Joy, Empathy, and Resilience Through Creative Play

September 24, 2025

For nearly a decade, Children’s Theatre Company has been developing Creative Play, a curriculum that uses theatre foundations as a joyful and practical tool...
Ashley Pupo Stage Management Fellow

Staff Spotlight: Ashley Pupo, Stage Management Fellow

September 5, 2025

Ashley Pupo is the Stage Management Fellow for CTC’s 2025-2026 Season. In this Q&A, she shares about her role, her background, what first sparked her interest in theatre, and even shares her go-to tech week snacks.

Extend Your Experience: Fun Activities Inspired by Treasure Island

September 3, 2025

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...
Rick Dildine, Director of Treasure Island

BroadwayWorld's Interview with Rick Dildine of Treasure Island

August 27, 2025

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

How Treasure Island Created the Pirates We Know Today

August 25, 2025

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...
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...
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