Children's Theatre Company
Location
2400 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN
55404
United States
Phone:
612-874-0400
44° 57' 29.1132" N, 93° 16' 23.196" W
See map: Google Maps
Children’s Theatre Company offers one of the most exciting student matinee experiences in the nation. Every production offers students a rich, literary experience while providing educators with a variety of curricular connections that helps to extend the classroom into the theatre.
Driving directions
From the east on I-94 West (from St. Paul), exit at 11th St and follow 11th St exit to the second stoplight. Turn left onto 3rd Ave S. Continue on 3rd Ave until you see the MIA on your right, just south of the intersection of E 24th St and 3rd Ave S.
From Downtown Minneapolis, drive south on 3rd Ave (away from the Mississippi River) until you see the MIA on your right, just south of the intersection of E 24th St and 3rd Ave S.
From the west on I-394 East (from St Louis Park), exit on 12th St and drive 4 blocks, turn right on La Salle Ave. Take La Salle to Franklin Ave and turn left on Franklin and proceed to 3rd Ave S. Turn right on 3rd Ave and proceed to the MIA.
From the north and northwest on I-94 East (from St Cloud), take the Hennepin/Lyndale exit. When Hennepin and Lyndale divide, continue on Lyndale Ave S to E 24th St. Turn left and proceed to 3rd Ave S. Turn right onto 3rd Ave.
From the north and east on I-35W South (from Duluth), exit to I-94 West then exit at 11th St and follow 11th St exit to the second stoplight. Turn left onto 3rd Ave S. Continue on 3rd Ave until you see the MIA on your right, just south of the intersection of E 24th St and 3rd Ave S.
From the south on I-35W North (from Rochester), take the 31st St/Lake St exit and turn left onto 31st St. Drive to 1st Ave S and turn right and drive to 24th St and turn right. Proceed to 3rd Ave. Turn right onto 3rd Ave. The entrance to the MIA is on the right.
Additional information and a map can be found at childrenstheatre.org/plan/getting-here/find-us
Parking information
The parking ramp is directly south of the CTC-MIA complex. The ramp entrances are located on 3rd Ave S between E 24th St and E 25th St.
There is a surface lot directly across the street from the ramp with an entrance on 3rd Ave S and another on E 25th St.
There is an additional lot northeast of the museum with entrances on 3rd Ave S, E 24th St, and Clinton Ave S.
Parking is $5 for the first 2 hours and $1 for each additional hour with a daily maximum or lost ticket fee of $12. Please follow instructions at the pay stations. Be aware that there is a possibility of event rates.
More information and a map can be found at childrenstheatre.org/plan/getting-here/parking-at-ctc
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Public field trips at Children's Theatre Company
Fri, May 6, 2011 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
What if the rabbit hole Alice fell in was really a gopher hole? How about if Cinderella wore wooden shoes instead of glass slippers? In this class we will take traditional fairy tales and see what happens when we set them in Minnesota! Join us as we ask the question, "What happens next!?"
No previous experience required, but this class is perfect for anyone who has previously taken Telling Tales...
Fri, Apr 29, 2011 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Use your body to tell a story! This class will show how actors use movement and dance to craft their tales!
No previous experience required, but this class is perfect for anyone who has previously taken a Acting or Dance Class!
Recommended for ages 6-14 Parents of children 5 years of age or younger must participate in class. If you are unsure about which class would be most appropriate for your...
Thu, Apr 21, 2011 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Design a shoebox set for a story of your choosing. We will experiment with lights and effects on a small scale just like professionals do. This class will include a backstage tour of ANNIE and of our scene shops. Perfect for someone who has taken an ONSTAGE class and wants more!
Recommended for ages 8-14. (Price includes a $2 supply fee).
Parents of children 5yrs or...
Thu, Apr 21, 2011 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
This interactive and imaginative class is based on the popular book series by Edward Packard. In this class students will use improv to create a story that could have a multitude of outcomes all based on how the audience chooses the story to proceed. Perfect class for anyone who has taken an Acting or Improv class and wants to take it to the next level! This 4-week class will end with an...
Thu, Apr 21, 2011 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Experience an authentic playwriting and songwriting process, from finding inspirational themes and characters from personal experience, all the way to creating a final draft to take home and a sharing of the piece for families. This class will also include plenty of movement and acting to help generate ideas, but is also ideal for kids who love to write or make up their own stories. The 4-week...
Fri, Apr 15, 2011 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Have you ever felt like a Wild Thing? Using Maurice Sendak’s classic children’s story Where The Wild Things Are as a foundation, students will explore physical theatre and creative movement and create a WILD theatrical piece all their own! Perfect for anyone who has taken a Dance or Creative Storytelling and wants more! Recommended for ages 6-14.
Parents of children 5yrs or younger must...
