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RCT TV spot on WSLS Channel 10

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HONK photo
Credit: Ayme Gierchak

HONK photo
Credit: Ayme Gierchak

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Credit: Ayme Gierchak

Charlotte's Web photo
Credit: Ayme Gierchak

RCT Summer Camp 2009


When your children walk through the doors of Roanoke Children’s Theatre at the Taubman Museum of Art this summer, they will experience the joy, the wonder and the enthusiasm of live theatre. It is our joy to nurture, to inspire and to empower your child. Please sign your child up by calling (540) 309-6802 or mailing the form to:
Roanoke Children’s Theatre, P.O. Box 4392 Roanoke, VA. 24015

Click here to download the full catalog.

RCT Registration online

Buy tickets online or call our Box Office. (540)309-6802


RCT auditions: Calling all Actors and Singers


RCT will be holding auditions for youth and adults between 8-88 for our upcoming season.

THE GIVER (Oct 6-11)
A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD (Dec. 15-23)
THE BOXCAR CHILDREN (March 11-23)
JUNIE B. JONES ( June 10-20)


August 8th from 12-6
August 15th from 12-4
Callbacks August 15th 4-7pm


Please prepare 16 bars of a song (if you are a singer) and a 1-2 minute memorized monologue or poem.
Bring a non-returnable photo of yourself as well.
Auditions will be held on a first come, first served basis in the Taubman Museum of Art Theatre.
Please call (540) 309-6802 with questions.

Announcing the 2009 - 2010 Season


The Roanoke Children’s Theatre has been created just for you. Its sole purpose is to bring theatre entertainment and education to youth, their families and their schools, by providing year-round programming specifically for 5-18 year olds. We are here to provide excuses for families to spend time together, to make memories, to generate discussions and inspire change.

That’s the power of live theatre!
Pat Wilhelms, Artistic Director

RCT classes

Acting Classes at RCT

Roanoke is ripe for expansion in live theatre and theatre education opportunities for children aged 5-18. Crafting the opportunity for our youth to engage in a world of communication, imagination, creativity, empowerment and learning. RCT provides a place where multiple generations can take part in a powerful and entertaining experience together; a place that can change lives and create memories, all under one roof. RCT offers classes all year for your young actors and tecnicians to learn all about the theatre. Come on and have fun with us!

Call (540)312-4769 for more information.