CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
IN MUSIC THEATRE PRODUCTION & EDUCATION
Established on Chicago's North Shore in 1974, Children's Theatre of Winnetka (CTW) is the premiere musical theatre program for children in the New Trier Township.
MISSION
The Children's Theatre of Winnetka (CTW)
strives to empower and inspire today's youth
through participation in musical theatre
performance and production,
while fostering collaboration and personal development within a supportive and
nurturing environment.
OUR PROGRAM
CTW produces two shows a year
Fall - auditions in August, show in November
Spring - auditions in January, show in May
Rehearsals 3x a week
Open to children in the New Trier Township
Scholarships available
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Cast - grades 4-8
Stage Crew - grades 4-12
Student Directors - grades 10-12
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FOSTERING A LOVE OF THEATER
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Our distinguished alumni have gone on to successful careers on Broadway, film, television and beyond.
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CTW is honored as the Best Children's Theatre in Chicago and the suburbs by Chicago Better for five years running.