The Riverside Children's Theatre (RCT) is the leading children’s theatre in Riverside County, California. Since 1957, RCT has introduced thousands of children to the magical world of theatre through participation in drama instruction and performance opportunities.

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Riverside Children’s Theatre, a non-profit organization, is the leading children’s theater in Riverside County with an award-winning performing arts school and performance troupe. RCT has won awards from the Inland Theater League and the Press Enterprise. For 60+ years, RCT has introduced thousands of children from Riverside and surrounding communities to the magical world of theater. Through participation in drama instruction and performance opportunities both on and off the stage, RCT is instilling a life-long love of the performing arts in the hearts of our youth. RCT is open for enrollment for all children in grades K through 8, with opportunities for students in grades 9 and up to participate in our Tech class where they will learn production, make-up, and stage crew skills.

We will achieve our mission of making 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 our plays.

Saturday School is the mandatory activity of the RCT program. Classes meet most Saturdays (typically 16 class days from late August through March/April) from 8:50 a.m. to noon, at Church on The Hill in Riverside. Class size is limited to 18-30 students per class to ensure that all students can fully benefit from both individualized and group instruction. As a result, there is generally a 2-3 year waiting list to join the organization depending on gender and grade level. Great attention is devoted to helping the children build their self esteem, confidence and public speaking skills; skills and abilities that will enhance their adult lives wherever their career paths will take them. Click on the Membership page for information on how to place your child on our enrollment waiting list.

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