Richardson Childrens Theatre Incorporated
About Richardson Childrens Theatre Incorporated
Richardson Childrens Theatre Incorporated gives Richardson-area audiences a place for Broadway musicals, classic plays, and special presentations, while also teaching young performers ages 7 to 18 through year-round theater arts education. That means a night at the theater and a week of acting, voice, or dance training can come from the same organization. For donors, the appeal is simple: this is local arts work that reaches families, schools, and young performers across North Dallas, Plano, and North Texas.
What sets it apart is the range of what it keeps in motion at once. The organization supports main stage productions, youth theater education, school field trips, multicultural outreach, and set and costume rentals, all under one roof.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Main stage productions
Broadway musicals and classic plays performed by REP Company actors.
Special presentations
Special presentations presented during the season.
School of Musical Theatre workshops, classes, and camps
Year-round theater arts education for youth in acting, voice, and dance.
Arts in Education field trips
Weekday field trips for local schools, with low-cost set and costume rentals.
Bridges Multicultural Outreach Program
A multicultural outreach program that brings cultural groups, arts organizations, artists, and communities together through performing arts.
Set and costume rentals
Economical local costume rental and set-piece rental for North Texas schools and theatre groups.
Internship Program
Internships for high school and college students preparing for careers in professional theater.
Children's programming
Children's programming.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
RCT is a non profit theater providing theater arts and theater arts education for the area. It presents Broadway musicals, classic plays, and special presentations, and its school of musical theatre provides year-round theater arts education for ages 7-18.
Who they serve
Youth ages 7-18, families, school groups, local audiences, cultural groups, and high school and college students in the Richardson, North Dallas, Plano, and North Texas area.
Their impact
- Approximately 10,000 patrons annually
- Raised over $17,000 to support the 2018 season
- Funds Raised to Date: $105,250 for Phase One
How your donation helps
- Main stage shows
- Educational programming
- Lights and sound equipment
- Facility costs
- Costumes and sets
- New theatre renovations
Our story
Founded in 1986, Richardson Childrens Theatre Incorporated has grown over more than 40 years into a steady presence in the Richardson, North Dallas, and Plano community. Its work has stayed centered on main stage productions, youth theater education, and community engagement through local artists, educators, and volunteers.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Richardson Childrens Theatre Incorporated’s services.
Families can enroll children in workshops, classes, and camps through the online enrollment form or by phone at 972-690-5029. The office follows up by email, and class and camp tickets are purchased from the box office rather than online.
Events
Technicolor Family Arts Festival
A family arts festival connected to the Bridges outreach program.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Richardson Childrens Theatre Incorporated has shared.
Current needs
- Support for the new 14,000 SF theatre renovations
- Lights, sound equipment, and facility costs
- Costumes and sets
- Concession bar supplies
Recognition & press
Awards & recognition
- Numerous acting and directing nominations from Broadway World-Dallas
- Best theater company, DMN Guide
- Best theater company, Richardson Living Magazine
- Best director, The Dallas Observer
- Best theater classes for children, The Dallas Observer
- Nickelodeon Parents' Pick
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
How do families register for classes or camps?
Families can enroll online or by phone at 972-690-5029.
What do the workshops, classes, and camps focus on?
They focus on acting, voice, and dance, with performance-based instruction at the center.
Are class and camp tickets sold online?
No, class and camp tickets are purchased through the box office by phone or in person.
What does the Bridges program do?
It brings cultural groups, arts organizations, artists, and communities together through performing arts.
What does the Arts in Education program provide?
It offers weekday field trips and low-cost set and costume rentals for local schools and theatres.
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