CTC Around Town
Join us around town for more CTC fun!
Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 10-10:45am
Music in Motion: How Do You Dance?
Wayzata Library
620 Rice St., Wayzata, MN 55391
Explore the connections between body, imagination, and emotion on this interactive story theatre adventure! Participants are invited to wiggle, dance, act, and groove along with Thyra Heder’s How Do You Dance? to explore new methods of self-expression. Ages 2-6, family members welcome.
Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 11am-12pm
Costume Design and Crafting
Linden Hills Library
2900 W. 43rd St., Minneapolis, MN 55410
Calling all artists and beginning designers. Let’s make stuff! Perfect for the student who is interested in taking a look behind the scenes and learning what goes into the art of costume design. See example photos from CTC productions, work to create your own design on paper, then craft a mini version out of fabric, tape, and more! Ages 7-12 years old.
Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 2-3:30pm
Costume Design and Crafting
Johnsville Library
12461 Oak Park Blvd NE, Blaine, MN 55434
Calling all artists and beginning designers. Let’s make stuff! Perfect for the student who is interested in taking a look behind the scenes and learning what goes into the art of costume design. See example photos from CTC productions, work to create your own design on paper, then craft a mini version out of fabric, tape, and more! Ages 7-12 years old.
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 10-10:45am
Music in Motion: How Do You Dance?
North Regional Library
1315 Lowry Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55411
Explore the connections between body, imagination, and emotion on this interactive story theatre adventure! Participants are invited to wiggle, dance, act, and groove along with Thyra Heder’s How Do You Dance? to explore new methods of self-expression. Ages 2-6, family members welcome.
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 2:30-3:30pm
A Crayon’s Story
Nokomis Library
5100 34th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55417
Periwinkle, burnt sienna, mac-and-cheese… if you could be any crayon in the box, what color would you choose? How do different hues make you feel, move, and act? Using Michael Hall’s Red: A Crayon’s Story as a jumping off point we will use acting games and creative activities to explore the connections between our identities, emotions, and what we choose to show the world. Ages 5-7 years old.
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 3-4pm
Costume Design and Crafting
St. Louis Park Library
2900 W. 43rd St., Minneapolis, MN 55410
Calling all artists and beginning designers. Let’s make stuff! Perfect for the student who is interested in taking a look behind the scenes and learning what goes into the art of costume design. See example photos from CTC productions, work to create your own design on paper, then craft a mini version out of fabric, tape, and more! Ages 7-12 years old.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | 10-10:45am
Music in Motion: How Do You Dance?
Pleasant Hill Library (Hastings)
1490 S. Frontage Road, Hastings, MN 55033
Explore the connections between body, imagination, and emotion on this interactive story theatre adventure! Participants are invited to wiggle, dance, act, and groove along with Thyra Heder’s How Do You Dance? to explore new methods of self-expression. Ages 2-6, family members welcome.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | 4-5pm
Costume Design and Crafting
Brooklyn Park Library
8500 W. Broadway Ave., Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Calling all artists and beginning designers. Let’s make stuff! Perfect for the student who is interested in taking a look behind the scenes and learning what goes into the art of costume design. See example photos from CTC productions, work to create your own design on paper, then craft a mini version out of fabric, tape, and more! Ages 7-12 years old.
Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 1-2pm
Costume Design and Crafting
East Lake Library
2727 E. Lake St., Minneapolis, MN 55406
Calling all artists and beginning designers. Let’s make stuff! Perfect for the student who is interested in taking a look behind the scenes and learning what goes into the art of costume design. See example photos from CTC productions, work to create your own design on paper, then craft a mini version out of fabric, tape, and more! Ages 7-12 years old.
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 10-10:45am
Music in Motion: How Do You Dance?
Augsburg Park Library
7100 Nicollet Ave., Richfield, MN 55423
Explore the connections between body, imagination, and emotion on this interactive story theatre adventure! Participants are invited to wiggle, dance, act, and groove along with Thyra Heder’s How Do You Dance? to explore new methods of self-expression. Ages 2-6, family members welcome.
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 10-10:45am
Music in Motion: How Do You Dance?
Robert Trail Library (Rosemount)
14395 S Robert Trl, Rosemount, MN 55068
Explore the connections between body, imagination, and emotion on this interactive story theatre adventure! Participants are invited to wiggle, dance, act, and groove along with Thyra Heder’s How Do You Dance? to explore new methods of self-expression. Ages 2-6, family members welcome.
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 2-3pm
A Crayon’s Story
Champlin Library
12154 Ensign Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55406
Periwinkle, burnt sienna, mac-and-cheese… if you could be any crayon in the box, what color would you choose? How do different hues make you feel, move, and act? Using Michael Hall’s Red: A Crayon’s Story as a jumping off point we will use acting games and creative activities to explore the connections between our identities, emotions, and what we choose to show the world. Ages 5-7 years old.
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 2-3pm
Discovery Theatre: Ocean Adventures
Mississippi Library
410 Mississippi St NE, Fridley, MN 55432
What kinds of stories can we create on the high seas? Will there be pirates? Mermaids? Join CTC teaching artists and learn the actor tools of body, voice, and imagination and how they can be used to create an interactive ocean-themed adventure. Ages 5-7 years old.
Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 10-10:45am
Music in Motion: How Do You Dance?
Excelsior Library
337 Water St., Excelsior, MN 55331
Explore the connections between body, imagination, and emotion on this interactive story theatre adventure! Participants are invited to wiggle, dance, act, and groove along with Thyra Heder’s How Do You Dance? to explore new methods of self-expression. Ages 2-6, family members welcome.
Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 2-3pm
A Crayon’s Story
Minneapolis Central Librbary
300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Periwinkle, burnt sienna, mac-and-cheese… if you could be any crayon in the box, what color would you choose? How do different hues make you feel, move, and act? Using Michael Hall’s Red: A Crayon’s Story as a jumping off point we will use acting games and creative activities to explore the connections between our identities, emotions, and what we choose to show the world. Ages 5-7 years old.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 10-11am
A Crayon’s Story
Oxboro Library
8801 Portland Ave. S., Bloomington, MN 55420
Periwinkle, burnt sienna, mac-and-cheese… if you could be any crayon in the box, what color would you choose? How do different hues make you feel, move, and act? Using Michael Hall’s Red: A Crayon’s Story as a jumping off point we will use acting games and creative activities to explore the connections between our identities, emotions, and what we choose to show the world. Ages 5-7 years old.
Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 2-3pm
Costume Design and Crafting
Minnetonka Library
17524 Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka, MN 55345
Calling all artists and beginning designers. Let’s make stuff! Perfect for the student who is interested in taking a look behind the scenes and learning what goes into the art of costume design. See example photos from CTC productions, work to create your own design on paper, then craft a mini version out of fabric, tape, and more! Ages 7-12 years old.
Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 1-2pm
A Crayon’s Story
Brookdale Library
6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Periwinkle, burnt sienna, mac-and-cheese… if you could be any crayon in the box, what color would you choose? How do different hues make you feel, move, and act? Using Michael Hall’s Red: A Crayon’s Story as a jumping off point we will use acting games and creative activities to explore the connections between our identities, emotions, and what we choose to show the world. Ages 5-7 years old.
Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 10-10:45am
Discovery Theatre: Dinosaurs!
Heritage Library (Lakeville)
20085 Heritage Dr, Lakeville, MN 55044
Roar, stomp, and act along with CTC teaching artists on this dinosaur adventure! How do dinosaurs move? What do they sound like? If they could talk, what would dinosaurs say? Learn the actor’s toolkit of body, voice, and imagination and how they can be combined to create a one-of-a-kind dino-themed adventure. Ages 5-7 years old.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | 10-10:45am
Discovery Theatre: Dinosaurs!
Pleasant Hill Library (Hastings)
1490 S. Frontage Road, Hastings, MN 55033
Roar, stomp, and act along with CTC teaching artists on this dinosaur adventure! How do dinosaurs move? What do they sound like? If they could talk, what would dinosaurs say? Learn the actor’s toolkit of body, voice, and imagination and how they can be combined to create a one-of-a-kind dino-themed adventure. Ages 5-7 years old.
Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 2-2:45pm
Story Theatre: “Ve Perro ¡Ve!”
Northtown Library
711 County Rd 10, NE, Blaine, MN 55434
Explore P.D. Eastman’s early childhood classic “Go, Dog. Go!” alongside its Spanish counterpart, “Ve Perro ¡Ve!” combining each bilingual line with real-life actions. Teaching artists will lead students and their families in active games to bring these lovable characters to life using our physicality, imaginations, and more! Ages 2-6; family members welcome.
Saturday, January 31, 2025 | 10:30-11:30am
Costume Design and Crafting
Kaposia Library (South St. Paul)
131 Seventh Ave. N., South St. Paul, MN 55075
Calling all artists and beginning designers. Let’s make stuff! Perfect for the student who is interested in taking a look behind the scenes and learning what goes into the art of costume design. See example photos from CTC productions, work to create your own design on paper, then craft a mini version out of fabric, tape, and more! Ages 7-12 years old.
Saturday, January 31, 2025 | 11am-12pm
Costume Design and Crafting
Rum River North Park Shelter
23100 Rum River Blvd NW, St Francis, MN 55070
Calling all artists and beginning designers. Let’s make stuff! Perfect for the student who is interested in taking a look behind the scenes and learning what goes into the art of costume design. See example photos from CTC productions, work to create your own design on paper, then craft a mini version out of fabric, tape, and more! Ages 7-12 years old.
Saturday, February 21, 2025 | 10-10:45am
Discovery Theatre: Ocean Adventures
Burnhaven Library (Burnsville)
1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN 55306
What kinds of stories can we create on the high seas? Will there be pirates? Mermaids? Join CTC teaching artists and learn the actor tools of body, voice, and imagination and how they can be used to create an interactive ocean-themed adventure. Ages 5-7 years old.