Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s Resident Touring Company weaves music and storytelling to bring valuable lessons to life through the power of theatre. The following offerings are available throughout the current year:
SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE!
Themes: Friendship, identity, inclusion
Get ready to rock as the pop culture phenomenon hits the stage. The alarm clock rings and Tom awakens, nervous to start his first day of teaching. He turns on the TV to relax and is surprised when the voices he hears in his head come to life as characters in the television set! Tom is hesitant at first to accept them, but eventually they help him see how great a teacher he has been all along. For grades K-5th
DANNY, KING OF THE BASEMENT
Themes: Poverty, friendship, the power of positivity
A powerful story that proves home is more than simply where you live. 10-year-old Danny “Delco” Carter is the “king of moving.” When Danny and his mom move into a basement apartment on an upscale street, the kids he meets have more material things, but they seem to have bigger challenges than he realizes. Danny’s imaginative play creates a sense of community that allows his friends to cope with their problems and, ultimately, to help Danny – because Danny’s challenge isn’t losing a home – it’s gaining one (recommended for grades 4th – 7th).
Comprehensive guides provide rich content to build deeper connections to each show. Share cast bios, Q&As, links to reading material, activities, and more with your students. Guides are aligned to the North Carolina Essential Standards as well as the Common Core Standards and National Core Art Standards for theatre.
Artist Background
Each year, we provide over 200 engaging performances to young audiences across NC, SC, and GA. Our talented, professional actors handle everything from set up to breakdown so your students can enjoy the show. We offer: high quality productions, competitive pricing structure, convenient set up, flexibility, and comprehensive curriculum guides.
Thank you for taking the time to offer something fun for our students and staff. They needed that now more than ever with everything that has happened during the pandemic. – Erwin Elementary in Harnett County, NC
I couldn’t have asked for a better way to kick off our field trip drought. – Lancaster County Schools, SC
What a FANTASTIC performance we had yesterday. I have been seeing these for the past 27 years here, and this is truly my favorite! -Parkview Elementary in Mooresville, NC
This was an amazing performance! – Spartanburg Day School in Spartanburg, SC My class agreed it was the best play they had ever seen.
My students and I used the resource guide to prepare …we discussed the creativity of presenting a whole play with only 4 people. – Kensington Elementary in Waxhaw, NC
Search Criteria
- Program Type: Performance
- Discipline: Theatre
- Grade Level: Elementary, Middle
- Cultural Context:
- Accepts bookings in Johnston County