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Richardson Childrens Theatre Incorporated

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Richardson, TXFounded 1986EIN 752133774
Food & Basic Needs 501(c)(3) verified No active projects

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Overview

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.

What they do

Programs

The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.

Program 01

Main stage productions

Broadway musicals and classic plays performed by REP Company actors.

Program 02

Special presentations

Special presentations presented during the season.

Program 03

School of Musical Theatre workshops, classes, and camps

Year-round theater arts education for youth in acting, voice, and dance.

Program 04

Arts in Education field trips

Weekday field trips for local schools, with low-cost set and costume rentals.

Program 05

Bridges Multicultural Outreach Program

A multicultural outreach program that brings cultural groups, arts organizations, artists, and communities together through performing arts.

Program 06

Set and costume rentals

Economical local costume rental and set-piece rental for North Texas schools and theatre groups.

Program 07

Internship Program

Internships for high school and college students preparing for careers in professional theater.

Program 08

Children's programming

Children's programming.

The story

About this work

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
For the community

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.

Funders

Grant support

$250 from 1 funder · through 2024 (IRS 990 records).

  • TEXAS INSTRUMENTS FOUNDATION — $250 (2024)
    DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM."
Calendar

Events

Technicolor Family Arts Festival

A family arts festival connected to the Bridges outreach program.

Beyond donations

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
Credibility

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
Collaborators

Partners & funders

Texas Muslim Women's FoundationIslamic Art RevivalDallas Chinese Community CenterMilanna DanceFriends of the LibraryUNIDOSRichardson Fire DepartmentThe Continental SocietyAnn & Charles Eisemann Arts Innovation InitiativeTexas Commission on the ArtsNational Endowment for the ArtsHEB
Good to know

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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