NCT is more than a place

Nashville Children’s Theatre’s community programs and partnerships bring the magic of the arts to young audiences across Middle Tennessee.

Children at Nashville Children's Teathre Field Trip

Our community programs are created to

Bring high-quality theatre and education to Middle TN

Remove barriers to the arts for children and families

Open doors to self-discovery through the arts

Meet kids and families right where they are

Interact with theatre arts in a non-traditional setting

Reflect Nashville’s vibrant culture and community

Foster profound empathy through our unique approach

Support the amazing work of our schools and organizations

Bring high-quality theatre and education to Middle TN

Remove barriers to the arts for children and families

Foster profound empathy through our unique approach

Support the amazing work of our schools and organizations

Interact with theatre arts in a non-traditional setting

Reflect Nashville’s vibrant culture and community

Open doors to self-discovery through the arts

Meet kids and families right where they are

Would you like to be a part of our community?

Community partners include

Our community programs

Children and teacher having fun at Community Workshop

Schedule an NCT workshop with one of our Professional Teaching Artists. Topics can include Exploring the Actor’s Toolbox, Bringing Books to Life, Creative Drama Adventures, and can even extend beyond the arts with interdisciplinary connections.

Children practicing at Community Residency

Deep-dive into the exciting world of drama with one of our Professional Teaching Artists! Past topics have included Improvisation, Puppetry, Page to Stage, SEL and more! Residency programs can work towards a showcase or production for friends, family, and community.

School bus

Attend one of NCT’s professional productions with curricular support available to extend the learning and fun. NCT provides curriculum guides as well as pre/post-show workshops for your school or community organization.

Teachers and Student at Art Presentation

Organize training for your Educators and Youth Development Specialists on topics such as Drama Activities for SEL, Creating Original Stories, Theatre Arts Integration, and more. NCT also offers free Educator Preview Nights worth 3 credits of PD for all of its mainstage productions.

Want to help us take NCT beyond the castle walls?

We’re always interested in working with curious, creative programs and people to bring our mission into the Nashville community.

Actors posing at Nashville Children's Teathre
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