San Carlos Children's Theater
Overview
Expert Summary
Detailed Insights
San Carlos Children's Theater (SCCT) stands out as a nurturing environment where children and teenagers (up through high school) can deeply engage with theater arts. It's lauded for its ability to develop artistic talent, foster creativity, teach collaboration, and build strong, lasting friendships among participants. Beyond acting, it offers opportunities for involvement in various aspects of production (e.g., tech, costumes) through shows and camps, all supported by a highly praised, dedicated staff. It also offers enjoyable, high-quality performances for audiences.
Key Highlights
- ✓Kids (up through high school) learn extensively about theater, collaboration, and creativity.
- ✓Opportunity for children to develop significant talent and devotion to the art of theater.
- ✓Participants build strong and enduring friendships from their first show and over the years.
- ✓Produces enjoyable, 'magic-like' theatrical performances for audiences (e.g., a reviewer specifically enjoyed 'Matilda').
- ✓Staff, including directors, junior directors, tech director, and costume personnel (referred to as a 'costume goddess'), are described as fantastic and wonderful.
- ✓Offers opportunities for children to both participate in ('join') and watch shows, as well as attend camps.
Standout Features
- ⭐Comprehensive theatrical education and talent development programs for various age groups.
- ⭐Highly supportive and professional staff across all roles (directors, tech, costumes).
- ⭐Strong emphasis on building a collaborative community and lasting friendships among participants.
- ⭐Offers a dual experience: the chance to participate in shows/camps and to attend high-quality performances.
- ⭐Ability to make 'magic come true' on stage, implying engaging and well-produced shows.
Perfect For
Ideal For
💡Pro Tips from Reviews
- →If your child shows an interest in theater, collaboration, or building strong friendships, consider exploring SCCT's opportunities to join shows or camps.
- →If performer attire or dress code is a specific concern for you, it might be worth inquiring about the organization's policies, though this was only raised by one reviewer as a personal preference.
Things to Consider
- ⚠One reviewer expressed dissatisfaction with the attire of performers during a winter concert, citing a 'lack of clothing' and suggesting a need for a uniform policy for participants.
Price & Value
No pricing details for participation, tickets, or camps were mentioned in the reviews.
♿Accessibility & Special Needs
- •No accommodations for special needs were mentioned.
🍎Food & Drink Policy
- •No details regarding food and drink rules were mentioned.
🚗Parking Info
- •No details regarding parking availability or cost were mentioned.
👥Crowd Levels
- •No details regarding typical crowd levels for shows or programs were mentioned.
🛡️Safety Features
- •No specific safety measures were mentioned in the reviews.
⏰When to Avoid
- • If you prefer or expect a strict uniform policy or specific dress code to be enforced for all child performers.
Pricing/Package/Events
Events & Schedule
Special Events(Last 2 months - Next 6 months)
Winter Break Camp: Lilo & Stitch
Winter Break
Winter Break Camp: Matilda
Winter Break
Goblin Walk Follies
HSM Registration
For SCSD Students
Recent Reviews
Karl Hillesland
9 months agoKids, up through highschool, learn a lot about theater and collaboration, and creativity. I'm somewhat biased because my wife directs some shows. But I see a lot of kids develop talent and devotion to the theater itself. They find their love for the art, and build strong friendships from their first show, and through the following years.
Marcelo Wong
3 months agoThis is where kids make magic come true. I saw Matilda and absolutely enjoyed it.
211 MOB
5 years agoCame here to see my niece in her winter concert. I truly feel like this school needs to enforce a uniform policy because seeing the way these kids were dressed IE lack of clothing I thank God my kids have uniforms. I know San Carlos school is boast about being so great but from what I saw it was a disappointment
Shannon Lyons
a year agoThe directors, junior directors, tech director , “costume goddess” and staff are fantastic. From performances to camps, they are wonderful.
Soren Hillesland
5 years agoI love doing there shows and seeing there shows. Of you ever are looking for something to do you can ask your kids if they want to join SCCT!