Riverside Children's Theatre

Riverside Children's Theatre offers PACE, Acting/Drama Class, Dance Class, and Music Class. PACE includes acting, dance, vocal music, and supplemental enrichment. Acting/Drama Class provides two full hours of acting instruction, Dance Class includes age-appropriate choreography, techniques, and skills, and Music Class focuses on diction, projection, pitch, and vocal expression.

Programs

• PACE — K through 8; opportunities for grades 9 and up in Tech class · Most Saturdays; typically 13 class days from late August through March/April; 8:50 a.m. to noon · Mandatory activity of the RCT program; classes at CBU; instruction in acting, dance, vocal music, and supplemental enrichment; class size limited to 18-30 students per class.
• Acting/Drama Class — Every Saturday · Two full hours of acting instruction in a fun and supportive environment.
• Dance Class — Each week · Age-appropriate choreography, techniques and skills; students develop rhythm, coordination, and confidence.
• Music Class — Music instruction as part of Saturday School curriculum; focuses on diction, projection, pitch, and vocal expression.
• Tech Class — High school aged students · Weekly at Saturday school · Currently unavailable; teaches theatrical makeup, set design and prop creation.
• Broadway Babies — New Dance Program; registration is now open; limited spots open.
• Broadway Bound Classes — Classes start Nov 2nd.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• General schedule: Saturday classes; classes meet most Saturdays (typically 13 class days from late August through March/April).

About the provider

Riverside Children's Theatre has been operating since 1957. It is described as a volunteer-led organization and a leading children's theatre in Riverside County, California. Its mission is making live theatre a positive, fun and fulfilling experience for all by providing high quality theatre education through Saturday classes that enable students to enhance their acting skills through participation in plays.

Open for enrollment for all children in grades K through 8, with opportunities for students in grades 9 and up to participate in Tech class. Participation in productions is optional and limited to students currently enrolled in RCT PACE. Class size is limited to 18-30 students per class. There is generally a 2-3 year waiting list to join the organization, depending on gender and grade level. Tech class is currently unavailable.

Last updated October 12, 2026.