Child's Play Touring Theatre Programs

Child's Play Touring Theatre Programs offers the Peace of the Puzzle workshop, which includes themes of character, respect, responsibility, trust, and empathy. It also offers Young Author Workshops, Teacher Workshops, Artists-In-Residence, After School programs, Summer Camps, Teen Classes, and Sunday “FunDay” Classes, along with in-studio and school-based programs for children and teens ages 7 to 18.

Programs

• Peace of the Puzzle workshop — One of the newest educational programs; provides a master class incorporating themes of character, respect, responsibility, trust and empathy.
• After School programs — Available for schools and community organizations and customized to tie into your mission and meet your needs.
• Young Author Workshops — Geared to inspire the young writer’s creativity in writing as well as in drama.
• Teacher Workshops — Designed to help teachers integrate Child's Play’s drama-based writing techniques into their own school curriculum.
• Artists-In-Residence — In-depth programs with expanded curriculum and a final performance; available to schools with class sessions scheduled for as little as five days to many days throughout the school year.
• Summer Camps — children 7-14 · each year starting in June · Held each year starting in June, providing a safe and creative environment.
• Teen Classes – NEW! — 13-18 · Expanded offerings to young adults 13-18, providing teenagers with an in-studio program specifically geared to their interests and needs.
• Sunday “FunDay” Classes — 7-12 · Available for children 7-12 who don’t have Child’s Play at their school, but want to create and perform their own plays.

At a glance

• Ages: 7–18 years old

About the provider

Child's Play Touring Theatre was founded in 1978 and says it has traveled throughout the country, visiting 45 states. The organization is a nationally recognized 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. It says it has reached over 4.5 million children, educators, and adults through workshops, residencies, after school programs, and summer camps, and has performed the original works of over 30,000 young writers.

Programs vary in length and are easily integrated into a school's curriculum.

Last updated November 8, 2026.