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The jungle is buzzing with excitement as The Enormous Crocodile takes the stage at CTC! This colorful, music-filled adventure is brought to life by an extraordinary cast of performers who sing, dance, and puppeteer...

Behind every bit of magic that happens on stage, there’s a lot happening behind the scenes to make it possible. This month, we’re shining our Staff Spotlight on Managing Director Ryan French, who leads the administrative and...

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...

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 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.

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...