About

Since 1965, Children's Theater of Madison (CTM)  has served the Madison community by professionally produced theater starring talented adult and youth actors. CTM's mission is to spark imagination and build community through the creation and experience of theater.

For over sixty years CTM has been a part of the cultural fabric of South Central Wisconsin, providing an artistic space  for youth and families, in both MYArts and the Overture Center. As part of our commitment to serving all youth, we strive to put characters and stories onstage where our audiences can see themselves represented. Our educational programs offer an opportunity for all students to engage in the magic of theater and enhance their learning in and outside of the classroom. Our year-round educational programming includes classes for pre-K through grade 12.

Inclusion is at the core of CTM's policies, programs, and people as we engage in creating an environment where all feel welcome, valued, and connected. As part of our work in making theater inclusive, we oppose acts of cultural appropriation and character depictions that deepen existing racial and cultural divides. The CTM community celebrates visible and invisible differences in identity, gender expression, age, culture, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, physical ability, learning style, religion, occupation, nationality, immigration status, socio-economic status, and life experiences that span these differences.