Program areas at South Carolina Children's Theatre
Productions - sc Children's Theatre (scct) presented five fully produced plays and musicals in the 2023-2024 season. With professional production value, the organization employed local professional actors to share the stage with students in the community. Scct believes that diverse production offerings of high artistic quality, from broadway musicals to immersive literary experiences, foster joy and curiosity for wide-reaching multigenerational audiences, helping to achieve the vision of bringing transformative Theatre experiences to every young person and family in the upstate of South Carolina.
Community engagement - scct connects with the upstate community through a tapestry of meaningful engagement initiatives. Custom built Theatre education experiences, thoughtfully designed for underestimated groups and community organizations, cultivate inclusivity and empowerment through the transformative power of the arts. Free storytelling events encourage young readers to delve into vibrant interpretations of beloved Children's literature, igniting their imaginations and love for books. Scct collaborates with esteemed partners like the greenville symphony orchestra to merge art forms and create immersive cultural events that are free to the public. Every scct production offers a "pay what you can" ticket day, ensuring that financial constraints never hinder families from experiencing the magic of Theatre. Scct strives to increase access to its productions and educational offerings by extending financial aid to students and schools, enriching lives, and fostering a vibrant, inclusive spirit.
Education - the educational program at scct focuses on using Theatre to enhance social emotional learning (sel) skills development. Through Theatre education, students learn Theatre techniques alongside communication, problem-solving, leadership, and teamwork skills. The curriculum progressively builds competence in various aspects of Theatre, aiming to provide creative opportunities that foster student collaboration, expression, and confidence. This experience empowers students to be curious, courageous, and able to empathize with others in pursuit of making the world a better place. Over 2,000 students have participated in scct's classes and camps during the 2023-2024 school year.