RIVER CITY THEATRE COMPANY
We focus on building Confidence, Self-Esteem & Creativity in a Positive Workshop Environment.
It all began more than 30 years ago—
An idea to make local theatre more inclusive.
Maybe you don’t have previous experience,
Maybe you dream of becoming a star,
Maybe you’re looking for community—
EVERYONE is welcome!
At RCTC we provide a welcoming environment for children first grade through twelfth grade. Experience is not necessary. Our professional Artistic Staff take the students through dance, singing and acting rehearsals, offering their years of experience and expertise. The transformation from first rehearsal to show day is phenomenal.
We offer opportunities for children and parents to be involved in creating props, costuming, makeup, lighting and stage management The RCTC community works as a team to provide the most respectful and seamless experience in front of and behind the curtain.
RCTC Season 34
CHICAGO, The Musical
GRADES 9th - 12th
SHOWS — October 18 - 27
Aladdin Jr., The Musical
GRADES 1st - 8th
SHOWS — November 15 - 17
What We Do… And Do Well
We Provide Opportunities
ENCOURAGE
children to GROW outside their comfort zone
EDUCATE
children on ALL Aspects to stage performing & theater production
ELEVATE
the experience of Community and
Team Work by providing a welcoming environment
We help your child realize their potential
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We help your child realize their potential
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We help your child realize their potential ✴︎ We help your child realize their potential ✴︎
Proven benefits that last a lifetime. Become Versatile, Brave & Resilient.
We care about your child’s long-term results. At RCTC, we strive to empower each of our actor’s to become the best version of themselves. We offer opportunities for each child to train directly with our professional, award-winning Artist Staff. The skills acquired are proven to be beneficial in every aspect of life and achievement.
We’re obsessed with helping your child reach their full potential.
BUILD SELF-
CONFIDENCE
Preparing for performances, performing in front of peers and an audience is proven to build confidence and bravery.
LEARN TIME
MANAGEMENT
Everything in theatre is based on fixed timing and deadlines, from rehearsals to SHOW TIME.
TEAM WORK
& COMMUNITY
Collaboration and cooperation is essential to a successful show. Everyone in each scene is important. Concentration and working together is key.
COMMUNICATION
& PUBLIC SPEAKING
Learning new songs and reading from scripts while using facial expressions and body language directly develops vocabulary, articulation, diction, and effective communication. skills.
SELF-AWARENESS &
ACCOUNTABILITY
Participating in theater teaches you to be aware of everything going on around you and everything going on within yourself. The actor’s physicality, tone, facial expressions all align to become the character for the role.
CREATIVITY &
PROBLEM SOLVING
Performing gives children an opportunity to view life in a
new way, often from different perspectives. They gain the ability to come up with solutions to hallenges. and develop problem solving skills.
