AboutUs

The Vermont Children’s Theater (VCT) is a volunteer-run nonprofit organization that provides free summer theater programs for area youth aged 7–19. Every child or teen who auditions is included in one of three casts, which present their productions to the community during the month of July. Our goal is to provide a safe place for children and teens to stretch their creativity, build confidence, and foster friendships, while improving empathy, communication, and problem solving. These skills not only contribute to the well-being of our young people now, but benefit them far into the future.

Each year, the Vermont Children’s Theater provides 100 to 150 children in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont with a practical introduction to theater, developing theatrical technique, literacy skills, and personal responsibility. Our commitment to inclusivity means that every child has the opportunity to discover the transformative power of theater through the unique artistic and educational experiences it provides.

The Vermont Children’s Theater has an annual budget of around $25,000. With the exception of our paid professional theater and music directors, the entire organization is run by volunteers. Along with the numerous hours put in by the board of directors, family members are encouraged to take an active role with their children, as volunteers in the many support activities required to produce each show. We also rely on the generosity of local businesses, who purchase ads in our programs, donate goods, and sponsor all or part of a show by buying scripts or underwriting licensing and royalty fees. In this way, we are able to provide free arts programming for children and low-cost tickets for the public, so that all can experience the joy of theater. VCT is truly for our community, by our community.