HISTORY
Launched in 1946 by The Junior League of Spokane, Spokane Children's Theatre continues today as one of the few community children's theatre groups in the country completely independent from sponsorship by any other theatrical or education or religious institution. Spokane Children's Theatre is the oldest theatre organization in the Spokane area.
ROBERT AND CARMEN FARLEY SCHOLARSHIP
In
2008 Spokane Children's Theatre introduced a scholarship program available to
cast and crew of any SCT show. This scholarship enables children 7-17 to attend
a performance-related summer program.
Robert Farley was recognized as Individual
Benefactor of the Year 2009
AUDIENCE
Audiences are drawn from Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho, serving 25,000-30,000 yearly.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Since 1970 premier performances of 11 new scripts by local playwrights have been produced by Spokane Children's Theatre. Some of these shows have subsequently been published, won awards, been invited to national and regional theatre conferences, and have been produced by other theatre groups throughout the nation. In the spring of 1977, 1996, 1998, and 2000, Spokane Children's Theatre hosted a Northwest Regional Children's Theatre Play Festival which included a variety of theatre oriented workshops and shows presented by companies from Washington, Idaho, Oregon and California.
AWARDS
In June of 2001, Spokane Children's Theatre takes their cast and crew of "Pinocchio" to the National Association of Community Theatre Association Play competition in Harrisburg, Pa.
Co-Winners
"Best in State" and "Best Ensemble Performance"
Washington
State Association of Community Theatres'
Other
Awards for Spokane Children's Theatre
"Best Supporting Actor" -
Patrick Treadway
"Best Set Design" - Peter Hardie
In
April of 2001, Spokane Children's Theatre won 1st place with it's production
of "Pinocchio" at the Regional #9 Community Theatre Association Play
competition.
In
March of 2001, Spokane Children's Theatre tied 1st place with it's production
of "Pinocchio" at the Washington State Community Theatre Association
Play competition.
In 1997, Spokane Children's Theatre took 2nd place with it's production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at the Washington State Community Theatre Association Play competition.
In 1995, Spokane Children's Theatre received the Outstanding Arts Organization award presented by the Spokane Arts Commission
