New York City Children's Theater Email Format
Performing ArtsNew York, United States51-200 Employees
New York City Children's Theater is a nonprofit performing arts organization based in New York City that creates original theater for young audiences and accompanying programs for families. The company emphasizes high-quality productions and arts-in-education initiatives designed to engage children across all five boroughs and surrounding communities, expanding access through subsidized tickets and classroom-ready resources. Founded in 1991 as the family theater and education program of another venue, it became an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2001 and operates with a focus on serving diverse urban schools and communities. The organization partners with schools and educators to integrate theater into instruction, distributing educational materials and engaging more than 100,000 attendees to date. Its activities position it within the performing arts sector as a provider of original children's theater and arts-education services, with ongoing community outreach and program development in the tri-state area.