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    Palo Alto Children's Theatre

    This program began in 1932. With a gift to the City of Palo Alto from Lucie Stern in 1937, the Palo Alto Children's Theatre became one of the first and only children's theatres in the nation to have a fully-equipped theatre just for young people. Since its inception, the Palo Alto Children's Theatre has gained world acclaim as a model for theatres by and for young people.


    Over the years, patricipants have been able to contribute to numerous aspects of productions -- onstage and off -- through acting, singing, dancing, working stage crew, costuming, building sets, running sound, writing, directing and much more. They have also been able to gain experience in different mediums including radio, film and video.


    The Palo Alto Children’s Theatre provides fun, high-quality, interactive classes and summer camps that enliven imaginations, get kids working together, promote self-expression and self-confidence, and instill a lifelong love of theatre. All classes are taught by professional teaching artists with a talent for teaching kids. The program serves children and young adults ages four to twenty-four years old.

    • Contact Info

      Palo Alto Children's Theatre

      1305 Middlefield Road
      Palo Alto, CA 94301

      Phone: 650-463-4930

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      Official Website

    • Member Reviews

      • Event Name: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Incredible Bargain for Families!!!"
        Review posted by: Menlo Mom from Menlo Park, CA, Feb 07, 2010

        This production was very entertaining and so clever. We expected community theatre and were surprised with the professional quality production- outstanding staging, set and acting. The entire... Expand

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        This production was very entertaining and so clever. We expected community theatre and were surprised with the professional quality production- outstanding staging, set and acting. The entire family including adults throughly enjoyed the overall experience. Our family of four were able to enjoy an evening out for under $30 dollars; with cookies and milk the total came to $33 dollars (minus the cost of dinner). Is there a better entertainment value for families in the bay area? We're looking forward to the summer shows which take place outdoors. This show was sold out with a long line waiting for tickets. We were told by other families that the summer shows sellout early. We'll be sure to get our tickets early. This is an incredible bargain with great value. Collapse

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      • Event Name: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
        5 out of 5 stars rating "A BEWITCHING THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE"
        Review posted by: PandP from Palo Alto, Jan 26, 2007

        The Children's Theatre has, once again, come through for us with a fantastic show. What a great way to celebrate the theatre's 75th birthday! Be warned, however, that this is not the Disney version of... Expand

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        The Children's Theatre has, once again, come through for us with a fantastic show. What a great way to celebrate the theatre's 75th birthday! Be warned, however, that this is not the Disney version of the play. Instead, it is a great rendition of the original fairy tale with just the right balance of humor and suspense. The actors (some 50 of them ranging in ages 8 through 18) are charming, the costumes are terrific, and the set is truly magnificent. The female leads (the witch, the queen, and the peddler, in particular) are outstanding and the dwarfs (Blick, Flick, Glick, Snick, Plick, Whick, and Quee) are adorable. Collapse

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