Northwest Children's Theater and School
About
Northwest Children’s Theater and School has provided high-quality theater arts and education experiences to over one million children, families and students. The company continues to grow and change to meet the needs of the communities it serves, and a long-term lease on its historic home further ensures NWCT’s place in the city. Unprecedented regional awards and national recognition are a testament to leadership dedicated to pursuing the highest artistic and educational standards in the company’s history. The mission, however, remains the same: to educate, entertain and enrich the lives of young audiences. NWCT is not just about plays, or classes. It’s about the next generation of creative thinkers. It’s about future teachers, civic leaders, artists, professionals, craftspeople, entrepreneurs, doctors, lawyers, parents and arts patrons. It’s about preserving Portland’s arts legacy. This future is the driving force behind NWCT’s mission; it is the heart and soul of the company that will keep NWCT thriving for the next twenty years and beyond.
NWCT operates in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and makes every effort to accommodate all patrons to the theater.
Since September 1, 2022, NWCT has provided more than $110,000 in scholarships to 326 students. We’ve made it our mission to never turn any student away for lack of funds. In Northwest Children’s Theater’s 30 year history, no child has ever been turned away from camps or classes due to inability to pay.