Clare Tree Major facts for kids
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Clare Tree Major (1880 - October 10, 1954) was an amazing English American actress, author, and stage director. She is best known for starting the Children's Theatre of New York in 1924. This theatre helped bring plays to young audiences.
Her Life and Work
Clare Tree Major was born in England in 1880. She moved to the United States in 1914. She had a big dream: to create theatre especially for kids.
In 1924, she made her dream come true by starting the Children's Theatre of New York. This special theatre focused on putting on plays for children. The next year, in 1925, she produced a play called The Little Poor Man.
Clare Tree Major passed away on October 10, 1954. Her work helped many young people enjoy the magic of live theatre.
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