New York City Children’s Theater inspires young people’s imaginations and supports social and emotional growth through original theatrical experiences on stage, in schools, and in our community.

We reach children and their communities with a wide range of programming, including full-scale productions, small touring shows, interactive workshops and in-school residencies, and engage with them in traditional theater spaces, school auditoriums, classrooms and cultural venues in their neighborhoods.

Over the last 27 years, our local and nationally recognized arts-in-education programs and professional theater productions have served over 420,000 children and adults, across all five boroughs and surrounding communities in the Tri-State area. By partnering with more than 550 elementary schools and homeless shelters, and providing subsidized tickets to over 120,000 students and families for our professional shows, we have increased arts accessibility for underserved communities in New York City.

Closing the Gap - Year End Appeal

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