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Children's Theatre of Charlotte

Charlotte, NC | www.ctcharlotte.org
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About Us

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, one of the nation’s largest, fully producing professional theatre companies for youth, is in search of our next Director of Development to play a key role in leading all aspects of contributed income including annual operating income, restricted grant income and endowment activity on behalf of our organization, stakeholders, and patrons.

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte is driven in the belief that there is power behind simple acts of kindness. Throughout our work, relationships, and services, we strive each day to exercise and encourage children to act kindly toward others.

  • Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s budget for FY 2022-23 operates with revenue ratios of 50% earned and 24% contributed. The organization also has an endowment with earnings contributing to the annual budget of $4.9 million.
  • For 75 years, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte has strived to create exceptional theatre experiences, inspiring generations to explore the wonder of their world.
  • We engage professional adult actors and, in one to two shows per season, also include youth actors in the cast. 
  • We serve nearly 250,000 young people and families in the Charlotte metro area and are dedicated to creating vibrant and engaging theatre experiences, both on the stage and in the classroom. This includes grant-funded free and reduced-fee education programming for families and students.
  • Our performance spaces include the McColl Family Theatre (563 seats) and the Wells Fargo Playhouse (248 seats) at the ImaginOn facility, which also houses a full library for children and youth.
  • Historically, we mount around 11 full-scale productions for public and school audiences, present 2-3 guest artists, mount productions for our Touring Company, and provide a full scope of theatre education programming.

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte is proud to be an organization where a diverse mix of talented, committed, and enthusiastic people gather to do their best work. We celebrate the glorious richness of our world by cultivating equity, diversity, and inclusivity as we create exceptional theatre experiences. We desire to see the diversity and amazing, expanding tapestry of our community reflected in all our programming, behind the scenes, and in our team members, board, and volunteers. Click to learn more about our commitment to championing the movement for equity, diversity, and inclusion with the knowledge that we cannot do it alone and will dedicate time, talent, and resources necessary to ensure a more inclusive future at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte.

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, one of the nation’s largest, fully producing professional theatre companies for youth, is in search of our next Director of Development to play a key role in leading all aspects of contributed income…

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