Riverside Children's Theatre
Riverside Children's Theatre, 2900 Adams St, Suite C-19, Riverside, CA 92504
About
Riverside Children's Theatre offers drama instruction that includes acting, dance, vocal music, supplemental enrichment, and production, make-up, and stage crew skills. Students receive instruction by experienced and qualified teachers every class day. Classes meet most Saturdays from 8:50 a.m. to noon at CBU.
• Ages: 5–13 years old
• Schedule: Classes meet most Saturdays, typically 13 class days from late August through March/April
Since 1957, Riverside Children's Theatre (RCT) has introduced thousands of children to the magical world of theatre. The program 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. RCT presents two musical productions each year, usually held in the fall and the spring, and all children who choose to audition receive a part in the production. PACE is the mandatory activity of the RCT program. Riverside Children's Theatre is a non-profit organization and a volunteer-led organization that requires well-dedicated parents to run all aspects of the organization. Riverside Children's Theatre does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, political orientation, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, or mental or physical disability or any other status prohibited by applicable law.
Riverside Children's Theatre is described as the leading children’s theatre in Riverside County, California, with an award-winning performing arts school and performance troupe. RCT has won awards from the Inland Theater League and the Press Enterprise. The mission of Riverside Children's Theatre is to make live theatre a positive, fun and fulfilling experience for all by providing high quality theatre education through Saturday classes which enables students to enhance their acting skills through participation in plays.
RCT has introduced thousands of children from Riverside and surrounding communities to the world of theater. Jessie Fuller and Kristin Yellam serve as liaison between residents and local community groups and RCT. The 2025–2026 Board of Directors includes Chenique Piper-Williams (President), Demond Logan (Vice-President), Geoff Klinge (Parent Liaison), Melissa Lane and Megan Gambino (Co-Production Liaisons), Jennifer Carroll (Treasurer AP), JoAnne Brenton (Treasurer AR), Cindy Frederickson and Kim Naegle (Co-Curriculum Chairs), Viviana Perez (Secretary), Rikki Hubbard (Membership Chair), John-Paul Wolf and Michelle Schrek (Merchandising Co-Chairs), Chantal Dowing (Co-Grant Writing Chair), Michelle Peters and Barbara Banko (Co-Fundraising Chairs), Kimberly Messenger (Production Sales Chair), and Cagney Slaughter and Terrena Hall (Co-Public Relations Chairs). Advisory non-voting board members are Alma Hawley (Producer), Jon Cross (IT Chair/Help Desk), Jackie Burns and Imelda Sastrawinata (Alumni Chairs), and Jessie Fuller and Kristin Yellam (Community Ambassadors).
Last updated July 4, 2026.
• Ages: 5–13 years old
• Schedule: Classes meet most Saturdays, typically 13 class days from late August through March/April
Since 1957, Riverside Children's Theatre (RCT) has introduced thousands of children to the magical world of theatre. The program 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. RCT presents two musical productions each year, usually held in the fall and the spring, and all children who choose to audition receive a part in the production. PACE is the mandatory activity of the RCT program. Riverside Children's Theatre is a non-profit organization and a volunteer-led organization that requires well-dedicated parents to run all aspects of the organization. Riverside Children's Theatre does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, political orientation, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, or mental or physical disability or any other status prohibited by applicable law.
Riverside Children's Theatre is described as the leading children’s theatre in Riverside County, California, with an award-winning performing arts school and performance troupe. RCT has won awards from the Inland Theater League and the Press Enterprise. The mission of Riverside Children's Theatre is to make live theatre a positive, fun and fulfilling experience for all by providing high quality theatre education through Saturday classes which enables students to enhance their acting skills through participation in plays.
RCT has introduced thousands of children from Riverside and surrounding communities to the world of theater. Jessie Fuller and Kristin Yellam serve as liaison between residents and local community groups and RCT. The 2025–2026 Board of Directors includes Chenique Piper-Williams (President), Demond Logan (Vice-President), Geoff Klinge (Parent Liaison), Melissa Lane and Megan Gambino (Co-Production Liaisons), Jennifer Carroll (Treasurer AP), JoAnne Brenton (Treasurer AR), Cindy Frederickson and Kim Naegle (Co-Curriculum Chairs), Viviana Perez (Secretary), Rikki Hubbard (Membership Chair), John-Paul Wolf and Michelle Schrek (Merchandising Co-Chairs), Chantal Dowing (Co-Grant Writing Chair), Michelle Peters and Barbara Banko (Co-Fundraising Chairs), Kimberly Messenger (Production Sales Chair), and Cagney Slaughter and Terrena Hall (Co-Public Relations Chairs). Advisory non-voting board members are Alma Hawley (Producer), Jon Cross (IT Chair/Help Desk), Jackie Burns and Imelda Sastrawinata (Alumni Chairs), and Jessie Fuller and Kristin Yellam (Community Ambassadors).
Last updated July 4, 2026.
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