SEATTLE CHILDRENS THEATRE FOUNDATION

SEATTLE, Washington, 98109-4555 United States

Mission Statement

This account is for our Endowment. For annual fund gifts please direct yourself to Seattle Children's Theatre Association.

About This Cause

The mission of Seattle Children's Theatre is to provide children of all ages access to professional theatre, with a focus on new works, and theatre education. Seattle Children's Theatre (SCT) is one of the most prominent theatres for young audiences and among the top 20 regional theatres in the country. Our programs empower young people to make new discoveries about themselves and the world around them while building a lifelong interest in the arts. The mission of Seattle Children's Theatre is to provide children of all ages access to professional theatre, with a focus on new works, and theatre education. Founded in 1975, SCT first produced plays in the Poncho Theatre, at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo. SCT started as a program of the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation, with initial funding from the City of Seattle and PONCHO (Patrons of Northwest Civic, Cultural and Charitable Organizations). Some of the earliest supporters of the organization were teachers and graduate students from the University of Washington's Masters Program in Theatre for Youth (one of the few of its kind at the time). Since its inception, Seattle Children's Theatre has strived to provide innovative artistic programming and professional theatre for the young people and families of the Puget Sound region. SCT moved into the 482-seat Charlotte Martin Theatre in 1993, the 275-seat Eve Alvord Theatre in 1995, and completed the Allen Family Technical Pavilion, which consists of the paint, costume, prop, and scene shops as well as rehearsal and classroom spaces, in 2000. This state-of-the-art facility was the first self-contained theatre complex built for young audiences in the nation, and has since been used as a model for other theatres. By the end of May 2017, our 42nd season, we will have produced 257 plays, including 111 world premiere productions, all crafted specifically to communicate with young audiences. Our plays provide an entry point to the arts for the children we serve, and we believe that they deserve to see hopeful stories with meaningful themes of compassion, friendship, courage, and joy. And, we believe that they are enriched by opportunities to use their imaginations and ask their own questions, embraced by a creative, responsive community. Our audiences deserve the best quality SCT can provide-innovative original plays; high production values; and excellent teaching methods.

SEATTLE CHILDRENS THEATRE FOUNDATION
201 Thomas St
SEATTLE, Washington 98109-4555
United States
Phone 206-433-0807
Twitter @SCTdotORG
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