Seattle Children's Theatre
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The Seattle Children's Theatre (SCT) is a resident theatre for young audiences in Seattle, Washington, founded in 1975. Its main performances are at the Seattle Center in a 482-seat and a 275-seat theatre, and its main theater runs from June through September. SCT also has a drama school with its own performances during the summer, connecting education and the arts.
SCT is a member of Theatre Puget Sound, International Performing Arts for Youth, and Theatre Communications Group.
As of 2020, SCT has produced over 269 plays, 120 of which are world premieres.[1]
SCT has several theatre education programs held at schools and other organizations in the Seattle area. The on-site Drama School has classes year-round, taught by professional artists, and produces summer shows providing young people with participatory theatre education and theatre arts training.[2] SCT's Deaf Youth Drama Program, founded by brothers Howie and Billy Seago, ran from 1994 to 2007. Seattle Children's Theatre has gained widespread[3] prominence as a producer of theatre, educational programs, and new scripts for young people.
Leadership
- Johamy Morales, Artistic Director
- Kevin Malgesini, Managing Director
- Laura Buckland, President of the Board of Trustees
- Linda Hartzell, Artistic Director Emerita[4]
