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Highlights of our 2024 Gala Benefit


Performing stories and poems written by young people since 1978!


Child's Play Touring Theatre (CPTT) offers a variety of educational programs for students and teachers alike. Some of these programs include writing workshops for students in school and after school programs and summer camps for children and teens, also professional development for educators.


Organization


Our Organization

Learn about us and discover who we are and how we evolved for 45 years
while staying true to our mission and goals.


Tina and June


Our Acting Company

For over 40 years CPTT has been supported by some incredible talent, including Alumni member Tina Fey.


Events


Special & Upcoming Events

Learn more about current CPTT news, new shows, and upcoming events.


Global Energy

Global Energy

A one of a kind, educational musical about helping the planet.



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Productions

Most of our productions that we have created can included writtings in the "New Voice " option, ie: "The Great Green Adventures of Rman and Earth Kid", "Kids in Charge" and Peace by Piece are all accepting new stories!


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Notable Projects

Over 40 years, CPTT has produced a number of notable shows and educational programs.
Some of these projects include:

Kids for President! - (1988, 1992, 1996, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, 2024) Produced in election years, "Kids for President" gives children "a unique opportunity to learn about the issues that are important to them and the election." We also performed "Kids for President!" at the Chicago Theatre for the book signing of Hillary Clinton's,
"It Takes a Village".

Hands Together, Heart to Art - (2005, 2006) - A summer program for children who have experienced the death of one or both parents. Hands Together, Heart to Art became a finalist in the NCASS Creative and Innovative Awards Program.

The Great Green Adventures of R-Man and Earth Kid - (2010–Present) A comic book style show based on stories and poems written by children from around the country that shows how kids think the planet can be saved.

Global Energy: The Musical! - (2011) One most recent ongoing project focuses on different types of energy used throughout the world today and on global conservation efforts. This program also has digital backdrop and sound.



Learn

Learn about us and discover who we are and how we evolved in three decades while staying true to our mission and goals.

Explore

Explore our production pages and experience the excitement of our shows Look at our media page to listen to songs and videos.

Share

Kids! You can share your creativity by submitting a story, poem, song or other artwork on our stories page. You can also get help ideas for topics to write about.

Educate

Educators and parents can bring our flexible educational programs to your community during the school year or sign up for a summer camp.



2024 Benefit Gala

On Wednesday, May 29, 2024 from 6 pm - 9:30 pm, we had a benefit program.

This was our 46th Anniversary Gala of our founding.

We want to thank those who joined this event and hope you join us in the future and help Child's Play continue to have programs.

See more about the benefit event and who will got the awards!



Our 40th Anniversary Celebration Videos

We celebrated our 40th Anniversary on September 24, 2018. We had live music, theatre, drinks, dinner, a silent auction and an award ceremony to celebrate our 40th Anniversary of our founding and Peace Initiative.

This fun event honored our Co-Founder Victor Podagrosi.

Please look at our videos they are there for you to view and enjoy this speical event.


Donate to Child's Play Touring Theatre

Child’s Play Touring Theatre empowers children through creative arts education programs.
As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, your donation is tax deductible.
Your generosity is what keeps us bringing quality programs to schools and communities.




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