Sacramento Theatre Company facts for kids
The Sacramento Theatre Company (STC) is a special kind of theater group in Sacramento, California. It's a non-profit organization, which means it uses its money to put on great shows and teach people about theater, instead of trying to make a profit. It's also the oldest theater group in Sacramento!
History of STC
The Sacramento Theatre Company started way back in 1942. It was first created to entertain soldiers who were in Sacramento during World War II. Back then, it was called the Sacramento Civic Repertory Theatre.
In 1949, the theater group found its first permanent home. This was a special building called The Eaglet Theatre. The Eaglet was built to look like the old Eagle Theatre from the time of the California Gold Rush. A kind supporter named Eleanor McClatchy helped the new theater a lot.
STC Today
Today, the Sacramento Theatre Company is located in Midtown Sacramento. It has a special building called the H Street Theatre Complex. Inside, STC uses three different stages to put on its plays.
Many talented people have been part of STC over the years. Some famous alumni include Richard Hellesen, Tim Ocel, and even the well-known actor Tom Hanks.
What STC Performs
STC puts on many different types of plays each year. They perform classic plays, new plays, and even musicals. They also have special shows for younger audiences and a cabaret series with musical performances.
Some of the plays STC has performed include:
- The Crucible
- Steel Magnolias
- A Christmas Carol
- A Midsummer Night's Dream
- When We Were Colored - A World Premiere Play
- Disaster!
They also have a Youth Series with plays like:
- Much Ado About Nothing
- Mary Poppins Jr.
- The Secret Garden: Spring Edition
- Oh Freedom! The Story of the Underground Railroad
- The Tempest for Kids
The School of the Arts
STC isn't just about putting on shows; it also helps young people learn about theater! The School of the Arts offers special training programs for students. Kids in elementary, middle, and high school can take classes after school and on weekends. These programs teach them about acting, stagecraft, and all the exciting things that happen behind the scenes in a theater.
