Columbus Children’s Theatre Education Programs
177 E. Naghten St., Columbus, OH 43215
About
Columbus Children’s Theatre Education Programs include year-round theatre education, professional-level productions featuring youth and adult performers, and a theatre for the very young production that uses sensory play and immersion. The program also offers an adaptation of a beloved childhood story, sensory-friendly performances, touring programs, and scenic design services. Columbus Children’s Theatre produces work on a variety of beautiful stages around town.
• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Schedule: Administrative Office Hours Monday–Friday 9am–5pm
Since 1963, Columbus Children’s Theatre (CCT) has been a cornerstone of youth arts education and performance in central Ohio. CCT’s mission is to transform families through the power of the stage. Its Sandbox Series focuses on brief, easily digestible theatre for ages 0–8, the Spotlight Series is geared toward families and youth audiences and features young artists, and the Professional Series features professional performers, designers, technicians, and the most advanced students. CCT offers sensory-friendly performances, tuition assistance, subsidized tickets, outreach residencies, and workforce development opportunities, and serves more than 85,000 individuals annually through education, performance, and outreach in classrooms, rehearsal studios, libraries, community centers, and on stage. CCT is committed to anti-racism, equity, and accessibility and to creating a space of safety, strength, and belonging for those who are marginalized, and continues to work with immersive storytelling, cross-sector partnerships, and a strategic vision to build a permanent education center and accessible theatre in the heart of Columbus. Featured faculty member Nick Cosgrove has been working as a professional singer, actor, voice teacher, and acting coach across the U.S. and Canada for over 20 years and received his BFA in Acting/Musical Theatre from Carnegie Mellon University. A patron described CCT’s production of Ragtime as “inspiring” and noted a standing ovation at the end of act one.
Last updated May 13, 2026.
• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Schedule: Administrative Office Hours Monday–Friday 9am–5pm
Since 1963, Columbus Children’s Theatre (CCT) has been a cornerstone of youth arts education and performance in central Ohio. CCT’s mission is to transform families through the power of the stage. Its Sandbox Series focuses on brief, easily digestible theatre for ages 0–8, the Spotlight Series is geared toward families and youth audiences and features young artists, and the Professional Series features professional performers, designers, technicians, and the most advanced students. CCT offers sensory-friendly performances, tuition assistance, subsidized tickets, outreach residencies, and workforce development opportunities, and serves more than 85,000 individuals annually through education, performance, and outreach in classrooms, rehearsal studios, libraries, community centers, and on stage. CCT is committed to anti-racism, equity, and accessibility and to creating a space of safety, strength, and belonging for those who are marginalized, and continues to work with immersive storytelling, cross-sector partnerships, and a strategic vision to build a permanent education center and accessible theatre in the heart of Columbus. Featured faculty member Nick Cosgrove has been working as a professional singer, actor, voice teacher, and acting coach across the U.S. and Canada for over 20 years and received his BFA in Acting/Musical Theatre from Carnegie Mellon University. A patron described CCT’s production of Ragtime as “inspiring” and noted a standing ovation at the end of act one.
Last updated May 13, 2026.
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