As a non-profit volunteer organization, Wilton
Children's Theater (WCT) is dedicated
to providing children with the opportunity to participate in a variety
of theatrical experiences. Our goal is
to give young thespians a taste for live theater that will last
a lifetime.
Wilton Children's Theater began with the support
of the Wilton Playshop in 1976. The organizers sponsored various types
of productions using different age groups and different numbers of
children. Eventually, through the sponsorship of Wilton Parks and
Recreation, WCT moved to Middlebrook School and established its current
identity, performing large-scale musicals with children in grades
four through eight.
Since the program demand was so great, WCT expanded to two productions
per year in 1985. Shows such as The Wizard of Oz, Peter Pan, The Sound
of Music, Bye Bye Birdie and many other well-known musicals have delighted
the young actors and their parents.
In 1991, Summerstage, a program geared toward children in grades seven
through ten, was added. WCT is delighted to provide programs that
are designed to expose Wilton's youth to live theater throughout the
calendar year.
Wilton Children’s Theater is a non-profit organization with
a volunteer Board of Directors. WCT is self-funded through registration
fees, ticket sales and patron contributions.
Our production costs are minimized through the combined, dedicated
efforts of the volunteers. Each board member is in charge of some
aspect of the WCT productions, with responsibilities ranging from
building sets, making costumes and props, to producing the show.
The working staff is composed of parents of cast members and volunteers,
and parental participation is a requirement of the school year program.
WCT Board members are chosen from parent volunteers who enthusiastically
give their time to the productions and express an interest in becoming
more involved. Most members come into the organization by working
on sets, costumes, or other major production jobs.
The WCT Board meets monthly throughout the year. Board members serve
in their assigned production jobs, help with all productions, and
are required to serve on at least one standing operating committee.
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