Adventure Theatre Facts for Kids

Adventure Theatre (AT) is a special place for kids' theater. It's the oldest children's theater in the Washington, D.C. area. You can find it in Glen Echo Park, Maryland. Since 1951, Adventure Theatre has put on amazing shows. They also started teaching kids about acting and creative drama in 1978.

The Story of Adventure Theatre
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The Story of Adventure Theatre

How It All Started

Adventure Theatre began in 1951. It was started by a group of women. These women were taking drama classes. They wanted to create a theater just for children.

New Plays and Traveling Shows

In 1955, Adventure Theatre started asking writers to create new plays. These plays were written especially for children's theater. Two important writers were Flora Atkins and Helen Avery.

In 1969, a new group was formed called the In-School Players. This was a traveling show. They performed for schools in the District of Columbia. The In-School Players are still an important part of Adventure Theatre today.

A Permanent Home

For many years, Adventure Theatre traveled around. But in 1971, they found a permanent home. They moved into their own space at Glen Echo Park. This is where they are still located today.

Growing Programs

Between 1974 and 1979, Adventure Theatre added more programs. They worked with the Junior League to create The Picture Book Players. This group performed for very young children. Adventure Theatre also started offering its first theater classes. They even created a puppet division. This puppet group is now known as The Puppet Co. It is also located at Glen Echo Park.

Celebrating Milestones

In 1986, a book called Six Adventure Theatre Plays was published. These plays were sold in bookstores. They were also used by children's theaters across the country. That same year, Montgomery County celebrated Adventure Theatre. They declared June as "Adventure Theatre Month." This honored the theater's 35 years of service.

New and Improved Space

In 2007, the theater's main building was renovated. This big update made the space even better. It now has a modern theater. There are also more rehearsal rooms. Plus, there's more space for the staff who run the theater.

Joining Forces

In 2012, Adventure Theatre joined with the Musical Theater Center. Together, they became Adventure Theatre MTC. This merger helps them work with other arts groups. They partner with many organizations. This makes sure their programs are diverse and affordable. It also makes them easy for everyone to access.

Adventure Theatre facts for kids

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