Business Description from the Web
If you have a child in any area school, you’ve
probably heard of Nashville Children’s Theatre.
Founded in 1931, it is the oldest established
children’s theatre in the United States and
Nashville’s oldest professional theatre.
Throughout the academic year they’ll stage
productions specifically designed with the
younger audience in mind. During summer months,
the theatre holds a wide...
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In addition, the theater produces playful, often participatory shows for the under-6 crowd.
Though NCT primarily caters to school groups, every production also has family matinees during one weekend of each show's run.
Editorial Reviews from the web
In Short Founded in 1931, Nashville Children's Theatre has two theaters--a 690-seat proscenium theater and a 200-seat "black box"--which host approximately 100,000 children per year. Under the direction of Scot Copeland, NCT is one of the city's Equity companies and retains many of the same actors throughout the year. In addition to works like "The Wind in the Willows" and the...
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Posted by Contributor
on April 21, 2009, (Edited September 24, 2006)
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Get your kids away from the TV and take them to Nashville Children's Theatre!!
My kids have loved every show they've seen, especially School House Rock and Seussical. They talk about it for days afterwords and walk around singing all the songs.
They also have great camps. My kids love going in the summer and look forward to it all year.
NCT has been around forever and they just recently...
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I love the Children's Theater. I used to take first graders on field trips before staying at home with my baby. The actors interact with the audience. It has a medium sized auditorium where all seats have good views - though for smaller children, closer is better. The music is fabulous. Weekdays fill up with school groups, so be sure to call ahead if possible. I plan to take my own children...
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Posted by lovelace711
on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 24, 2007)
NCT is a Nashville instition. They have undergone some name changes over the years, but has stayed essentially the same. They offer quality, fun, children's plays most of the year. Schools bring their classes, parents bring their kids and enjoy the plays. During the summer, they also offer drama classes for children. THe building has an old charm to it, even thougth it's a modern building. I...
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