The Children’s Theatre of Charleston Proudly Presents
Our Current Season School Shows
The Children’s Theatre of Charleston is thrilled to invite you and your students to experience
live theatre during our 2025–2026 school season! All three productions will be held at the Clay
Center for the Arts & Sciences and feature talented young performers from our local
community.
These shows provide a fun, educational, and affordable way to introduce your students to the
magic of live performance. We are now accepting reservations and encourage you to book
early to ensure availability.
2025–2026 School Show Schedule:
🎭 Alice in Wonderland Jr. (Approx. 1 hour)
October 2, 2025 at 9:15 AM & 11:00 AM
Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences
🎄 The Grinch That Stole Christmas (Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes)
December 18, 2025 times tbd
Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences
📚 Matilda Jr. (Approx. 1 hour)
March 19, 2026 at 9:15 AM & 11:00 AM
Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences
Our line up for this season and show dates and times:
Alice in Wonderland Jr. | School Show
Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WV, United States(approximately 60 Minutes) MTI Musical When young Alice finds herself in a strange world where everything seems upside down, she must find her way home…and find herself along the way. As she travels through Wonderland, she encounters all of the iconic characters that audiences have come to love: including the ever-tardy White Rabbit, the grinning Cheshire Cat, a cool Caterpillar, the wacky Mad Hatter, and the hot-tempered Queen of Hearts. The Children’s Theatre of Charleston […]
How The Grinch Stole Christmas Musical | School Show
Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WV, United StatesMTI Musical For decades, the story of the mean, green Mister Grinch discovering the joy of Christmas has delighted both readers and viewers. And now, you have the opportunity to bring Dr. Seuss' adored classic to your stage. Based on the iconic animated film and beloved children’s book, Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! features a book and lyrics by Timothy Mason and music by Mel Marvin. This duo expands on the timeless story, adding new songs that are bound to […]
Matlida Jr. | School Show
Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WV, United States(approximately 60 Minutes) MTI Musical Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence... and special powers! She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace! […]
Admission: Admission is $5.00 per student. Teachers accompanying their classes attend our shows for free.
Additional Adults: Additional adult tickets will be available only if space allows.
Reservations: To reserve seats, please email LeeAnne Rheinlander at ctocwv@gmail.com.
Include the following details:
- School name
- Number of students and teachers
- Show/date/time requested
- Contact phone number
Additional Information:
A confirmation email will follow once your reservation is processed.
CSOs: Content, Standards and Objectives for Children’s Theatre performances are available by clicking here.
Bus Information: We will be sending out information for your bus drivers with your confirmation/receipt letter approximately two weeks before the show.
Invoices and billing will be handled through the Clay Center Box Office
We look forward to welcoming your students to a season full of imagination, storytelling, and
joy!
