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Among prominent figures in children’s theaters abroad are L. Chancerelle (France), P. Slade (Great Britain), and G. Snuk (Netherlands). In 1965 the International Association of Theaters for Children and Young People was created.
In 1971 in the USSR there were about 100 puppet theaters performing for audiences of younger school-age children.
In 1977, the first Children’s Theatre Wingspread Conference was held in Racine, Wisconsin.
The first showcase for professional children’s theatre was held in 1980.
1982 marked the year of the formation of the Symposia on Issues in Creative Drama Committee.
As many theatres throughout the country have experienced, SCT lost much of our City funding in 1983.
Longtime Seattle actor and director Linda Hartzell (Artistic Director Emerita) assumed the role of Artistic Director in 1984, and SCT quickly began to thrive, breaking attendance records faster than you can say Go Dog Go.
In 1987, AATY merged with the American Association for Theatre in Secondary Education (AATSE) to form the American Alliance for Theatre and Education (AATE).
Rocky and Bullwinkle 1987
In 1990, SCT was named the recipient of a $1.2 million foundation grant, which would fund the new Seattle Children’s Theatre space on the grounds of Seattle Center.
In 1993, much to the joy of enthusiastic children and families, the 482-seat Charlotte Martin Theatre was open to the public.
The Prince and the Pauper Madeline’s Rescue Peter Pan Boundless Grace The Worn-Out Dancing Shoes Doctor Seuss’s The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins (April 14, 1998-June 13, 1998) CTC On Tour: Tomie dePaola’s Strega Nona
SCT continued to be the gracious recipient of generous contributions in 2000, when the Allen Family Technical Pavilion was completed.
Piggle-Wiggle (April 27, 2004-June 20, 2004) CTC On Tour: Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse
Founded in 2005, the critically acclaimed Chicago Children’s Theatre focuses on the production of first-rate children’s theatre in Chicago, with top writing, performing, and directorial talent and high-quality design and production expertise.
In 2017, Chicago Children’s Theatre began performing in their new home, the former Chicago Police Station for the 12th Precinct.
Chicago Children’s Theatre is the recipient of the National Artistic Innovation Award 2019 from Theatre for Young Audiences USA.
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By the end of the 2020 SCT will have produced over 269 plays, 120 of which are world premieres entertaining, inspiring and educating over 4 million children.
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| Company name | Founded date | Revenue | Employee size | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamstown Theatre Festival | 1955 | $3.9M | 375 | - |
| Cleveland Play House | 1915 | $10.0M | 50 | - |
| La Jolla Playhouse | 1947 | $16.3M | 300 | - |
| Alliance Theatre | 1968 | $22.0M | 195 | - |
| East West Players | 1965 | $5.0M | 42 | - |
| Milwaukee Rep | 1954 | $13.1M | - | 10 |
| Dallas Theater Center | 1959 | $11.3M | 50 | - |
| Arden Theatre | 1988 | $10.0M | 30 | - |
| Children's Theatre of Charlotte | 1948 | $7.0M | 84 | 5 |
| Guthrie Theater | 1963 | $26.3M | 100 | 7 |
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