Riverside Children's Theatre
Riverside Children's Theatre, 19069 Van Buren Boulevard 114 393, Ste 114-393, Riverside, CA 92508
About
Riverside Children's Theatre offers drama instruction, acting, dance, vocal music, supplemental enrichment, and training in production, make-up, and stage crew skills. Students also participate in musical productions led by experienced and qualified teachers every class day.
• Ages: 5–13 years old
• Schedule: Classes meet most Saturdays, typically 13 class days from late August through March/April, from 8:50 a.m. to noon
Since 1957, Riverside Children's Theatre has introduced thousands of children to theatre through drama instruction and performance opportunities. The program is a non-profit organization and is described as the leading children’s theatre in Riverside County with an award-winning performing arts school and performance troupe, and it has received awards from the Inland Theater League and the Press Enterprise. It is open for enrollment for all children in grades K through 8, with opportunities for students in grades 9 and up to participate in a Tech class, and it typically presents two musical productions each year, usually in the fall and spring. All children who choose to audition receive a part in the production, and three hired directors for each production, who are not parents of current members, decide roles based on auditions, grade level, ability, and various other factors.
Riverside Children's Theatre is volunteer led and relies on parents to run committees such as set building, designing costumes, selling ads for programs, operating the concession stand during PACE, and working in the make-up room or gift boutique during productions. PACE is the mandatory activity of the Riverside Children’s Theatre program. The organization states that it does not unlawfully discriminate internally or externally on the basis of race, political orientation, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other status prohibited by applicable law.
The leadership team includes Chenique Piper-Williams (President), Dr. Rhiannon Little-Surowski (Vice-President), Geoff Klinge (Parent Liaison), Teresa N. Timms (Treasurer AP), JoAnne Brenton (Treasurer AR), Terrena Hall and Leah Alldredge (Co-Curriculum Chairs), Melissa Lane (Secretary), Melissa Gonzales (Membership Chair), John-Paul Wolf and AJ (Merchandising Co-Chairs), Chantal Dowing and Genevieve Luhrs (Co-Grant Writing Chairs), Kimberly Messenger (Production Sales Chair), Derrick Brown (Ways and Means Chair), and Cagney Slaughter (Public Relations Chair). Advisory non-voting roles include Emerald Gonzalez (Producer), Jon Cross (IT Chair/Help Desk), Jackie Burns and Imelda Sastrawinata (Alumni Chairs), and Jessie Fuller and Kristin Yellam (Community Ambassadors). Derrick Brown seeks sponsors throughout the community, and Jessie Fuller and Kristin Yellam serve as liaisons between residents, local community groups, and Riverside Children’s Theatre.
Last updated April 5, 2026.
• Ages: 5–13 years old
• Schedule: Classes meet most Saturdays, typically 13 class days from late August through March/April, from 8:50 a.m. to noon
Since 1957, Riverside Children's Theatre has introduced thousands of children to theatre through drama instruction and performance opportunities. The program is a non-profit organization and is described as the leading children’s theatre in Riverside County with an award-winning performing arts school and performance troupe, and it has received awards from the Inland Theater League and the Press Enterprise. It is open for enrollment for all children in grades K through 8, with opportunities for students in grades 9 and up to participate in a Tech class, and it typically presents two musical productions each year, usually in the fall and spring. All children who choose to audition receive a part in the production, and three hired directors for each production, who are not parents of current members, decide roles based on auditions, grade level, ability, and various other factors.
Riverside Children's Theatre is volunteer led and relies on parents to run committees such as set building, designing costumes, selling ads for programs, operating the concession stand during PACE, and working in the make-up room or gift boutique during productions. PACE is the mandatory activity of the Riverside Children’s Theatre program. The organization states that it does not unlawfully discriminate internally or externally on the basis of race, political orientation, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other status prohibited by applicable law.
The leadership team includes Chenique Piper-Williams (President), Dr. Rhiannon Little-Surowski (Vice-President), Geoff Klinge (Parent Liaison), Teresa N. Timms (Treasurer AP), JoAnne Brenton (Treasurer AR), Terrena Hall and Leah Alldredge (Co-Curriculum Chairs), Melissa Lane (Secretary), Melissa Gonzales (Membership Chair), John-Paul Wolf and AJ (Merchandising Co-Chairs), Chantal Dowing and Genevieve Luhrs (Co-Grant Writing Chairs), Kimberly Messenger (Production Sales Chair), Derrick Brown (Ways and Means Chair), and Cagney Slaughter (Public Relations Chair). Advisory non-voting roles include Emerald Gonzalez (Producer), Jon Cross (IT Chair/Help Desk), Jackie Burns and Imelda Sastrawinata (Alumni Chairs), and Jessie Fuller and Kristin Yellam (Community Ambassadors). Derrick Brown seeks sponsors throughout the community, and Jessie Fuller and Kristin Yellam serve as liaisons between residents, local community groups, and Riverside Children’s Theatre.
Last updated April 5, 2026.
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